This event defines the term “There’s something for everyone.”
The Jamaica Bay Festival is on Saturday, July 12, from 8:30 am until late.
Hosted by the Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy, this eighth annual extravaganza is free, fun, and family-friendly. (It also coincides with City of Water Day.)
So get ready for unparalleled opportunities to enjoy the natural beauty of this urban tidal estuary via art, bird watching, fishing, hiking, kayaking, nature, surfing, and live music into the night.
Events take place on the Brooklyn and Queens sides of the Gateway National Recreation Area – i.e. Canarsie Pier, Floyd Bennett Field, Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge, Shirley Chisholm State Park — as well as the Rockaway peninsula.
Some of the activities are below. Click here for more information.
Beach Combing
Bike Rides (All Levels)
Birding in Marine Park
Black Surfing Association Kayak Parade
Canvas Painting
Ecology Tour
Farmers Market
Kayaking (All Levels)
Live Concerts
Nature Walks
Paddleboard (All Levels)
Ryan Visitor Center Open Hours
Solar Viewing
Various Volunteer Cleanups
Yoga on the Beach or by the Pool
Do you want more information before deciding which events to sign up for? Watch this short video on what there is to see and do in Jamaica Bay, explore Jamaica Bay through an interactive StoryMap, and watch the Explore Jamaica Bay: New York City’s Natural Oasis Video Series.
The Jamaica Bay Festival is made possible through a partnership with government agencies, nonprofits, and local businesses. The main sponsors are Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy, the Waterfront Alliance, NY/NJ Harbor Estuary Program, the Hudson River Foundation, Con Edison, and NYC Ferry (official transportation partner).
