Neighborhood Spotlight: Jamaica Bay

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Spread out of roughly 18,000 acres, Jamaica Bay features estuaries, islands, marshes, open water, osprey nests, salt marshes, sand dunes, and woodlands. It’s a fantastic place for fishing, hiking, and kayaking. Plus, bird-watchers report having seen at least 330 species – almost half the total species in the Northeast – there over the last 25 years. The area includes havens for outdoor activities, such as swimming, hiking, camping, and boating, and of course, Jacob Riis Park’s beach, waves, and concession stands are a few miles down the road. Click here for more info.