Jamaica Bay and the Rockaways
Events 

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Saturday, May 10, 2025
Marine Park Alliance Presents: Arts & Crafts Showcase
11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Location: Marine Parkway Entrance on Fillmore Avenue (in Marine Park)
Category: Arts & Crafts, Best for KidsFree!
Marine Park Alliance Presents: Arts & Crafts Showcase
11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Location: Marine Parkway Entrance on Fillmore Avenue (in Marine Park)
Category: Arts & CraftsFree!
Just for Kids: Birds of a Feather Puppet Show
12:00 p.m.–12:30 p.m.
Location: Marine Parkway Entrance on Fillmore Avenue (in Marine Park)
Category: Best for KidsFree!
Fragile Beauties
1:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Location: Salt Marsh Nature Center (in Marine Park)
Category: Nature, TalksFree!
Sunday, May 11, 2025
NYRR Open Run: Marine Park
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Location: Carmine Carro Community Center (in Marine Park)
Free!
Mother Earth Cleanup and Nature Exploration
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Location: Beach 54th and Almeda Avenue (in Rockaway Community Park)
Category: Volunteer, Urban Park Rangers, Mother's DayFree!
Monday, May 12, 2025
Idlewild's Science Book Club
3:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Location: Entrance - Springfield Lane and 149th Avenue (in Idlewild Park)
Category: Education, Nature, Best for Kids, Talks, WorkshopsFree!
Idlewild's Science Book Club
3:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Location: Entrance - Springfield Lane and 149th Avenue (in Idlewild Park)
Category: Education, Best for Kids, TalksFree!
Uplifted Dance Fitness
6:15 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Location: Beach 32nd Street Football Field (in Rockaway Beach and Boardwalk)
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Exercise ClassesFree!
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
Uplifted Dance Fitness
6:15 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Location: Beach 32nd Street Football Field (in Rockaway Beach and Boardwalk)
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Exercise ClassesFree!
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Ecology Park is only open at certain times of year when Parks staff are present in order to protect this unique landscape. Want to visit? Check out our Stewardship Projects page for restoration, planting, and educational events.
