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See our upcoming events: https://linktr.ee/jbrpc The Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy, Inc.

Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy is a public-private partnership dedicated to improving and supporting 44 square miles of parkland, salt marsh and open water in Jamaica Bay & the Rockaway Peninsula. The Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy (JBRPC) is a public-private partnership established in 2013 that is dedicated to improving the 10,000 acres of public parkland throughout Jamaica Bay and the Rockaway peninsula for local residents and visitors alike. With its partners at the National Park Service, the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation and the New York State Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, JBRPC works to expand public access; increase recreational and educational opportunities; foster citizen stewardship and volunteerism; preserve and restore natural areas, including wetland and wildlife habitat; enhance cultural resources; and ensure the long-term sustainability of the parklands. is a partner project of the Fund for the City of New York (FCNY), which serves as its fiscal sponsor. Both JBRPC and the FCNY are tax-exempt organizations under section 501(c)(3) of the federal tax code. JBRPC’s office is located in the Rockaway Park section of Queens, New York.

10/28/2026

Join us for Park Pals at Floyd Bennett Field on Sunday, November 8th at 10:00am!

Park Pals is an early childhood family program for children ages 0-6 and their caregivers.

This session’s theme is the Birds of Jamaica Bay! What makes a bird a bird? Where do different species build their nests? What do they eat, and how do they find their food? Young explorers will discover the answers to these questions and more during the program!

Families will enjoy a range of outdoor and indoor activities and crafts. There will be a themed story, creative activities, sensory and science-based exploration, and a guided nature walk! This event is rain or shine, we hope to see you there!

Follow the link in our bio to pre-register! Registration is encouraged but walk-ins are always welcome!

10/27/2026

Thank you to our volunteers who joined us for the first cleanup of our Autumn CleanSweep series! Together, we collected 403 pounds of debris - helping us towards our goal of 1 ton!

There are still three more cleanups coming up:

October 31st - Plumb Beach
November 7th - Jamaica Bay Park
November 14th - Canarsie Pier

Come out, enjoy the beautiful fall weather and meet like-minded neighbors! All cleanups are rain or shine - we hope to see you there!

Register through the link in our bio!

10/25/2026

Join Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy and National Park Service Rangers from for an afternoon of fishing at Canarsie Pier!

On Tuesday, October 27, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., you'll have the opportunity to learn fishing for free!

Whether you are an aspiring Jr. Angler or have dropped a line before, this hands-on program is the perfect way to experience the fun of fishing together. Discover local marine life, learn how to become an ethical angler, and practice dropping a cast. All fishing gear provided.

No registration required! First come, first served.

To learn more, head to JBRPC.org/events OR the link in our bio

10/23/2026

Come join us this autumn for a clean sweep of Jamaica Bay’s shorelines!

Prevailing winds and tides in fall bring even more debris. We’ll really be raking it in 😏

This fall, we’ll be stewarding our shorelines around the bay. Join us for our first cleanup of the season tomorrow! If you can’t make it this week we’ll be out there every week, rain or shine!

Oct 24 - Brant Point Wildlife Sanctuary
Oct 31 - Plumb Beach
Nov. 7 - Jamaica Bay Park
Nov. 14 - Canarsie Pier

If you’re keen to come out, enjoy the beautiful fall weather and meet like-minded neighbors, register via our bio link!

10/21/2026

🧤Volunteers needed! 🧤

Come join us this autumn for a clean sweep of Jamaica Bay’s shorelines. Prevailing winds and tides in fall bring even more debris. We’ll really be raking it in 😏

For three weeks, we’ll be stewarding our shorelines around the bay:

Oct 31 - Plumb Beach
Nov. 7 - Jamaica Bay Park
Nov. 14 - Canarsie Pier

Thank you to our volunteers, without whom our communal waters would be very different. 💙

If you’re keen to come out, enjoy the beautiful fall weather and meet like-minded neighbors, find the registration link in our bio link

10/20/2026

Join us for Park Pals at Floyd Bennett Field on Sunday, October 25, at 10:00 a.m.!

Park Pals is an early childhood family program for children ages 0-6 and their caregivers.

This session focuses on the creatures that live on the shore and in the waters of Jamaica Bay. We’ll explore the unique adaptations and behaviors of the horseshoe crab, fiddler crab, menhaden and migratory birds.

Families will enjoy a range of hands-on activities and
crafts in both indoor and outdoor settings. We’ll be going on our guided nature walk and participating in a puppet show about adaptations!

Head to JBRPC.org/events OR the link in our bio to register!

10/19/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for Open House New York Weekend celebrating and supporting some of Jamaica Bay’s incredible parklands with us!

From biking through the historic runways and natural landscapes of Floyd Bennett Field, to exploring the fascinating aviation history of Hangar B, and discovering innovative coastal restoration at the West Pond Living Shoreline, we loved sharing these special places with you all!

We’re grateful to everyone who came out to learn about the rich history, unique wildlife, and ongoing restoration efforts of these special places! And thank you to our partners, volunteers, and supporters who helped make these events possible!

Check out the link in our bio for upcoming events. We look forward to seeing you there!

10/16/2026

Join us for Park Pals at Floyd Bennett Field on Sunday, October 18th at 10:00am!

Park Pals is an early childhood family program for children ages 0-6 and their caregivers.

This session focuses on the special pollinators of Jamaica Bay and the unique coastal habitats where they can be found. We’ll explore and identify native pollinators like monarch butterflies, bumblebees, and cabbage moths, and their favorite snacks like milkweed, seaside goldenrod, and black-eyed susans.

Families will enjoy a range of hands-on activities and crafts in both indoor and outdoor settings. We’ll be going on a guided nature walk and engage in a demonstration by Ms. Butterfly!

Follow the link in our bio to register!

10/15/2026

The 9th Annual Raptorama Festival is coming to Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge Saturday, 11.7, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Join Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy, Gateway National Recreation Area (), American Littoral Society (), NYC Bird Alliance (), and NYC Plover Project () to see some amazing raptors up close.

There will be two live animal education demonstrations led by the , plus walks with park rangers and partners to look at the raptors that are traveling through Jamaica Bay on their fall migration.

Park partners and other organizations will have family-friendly activities available at tables outside of the visitor center.

For more information, please visit the link in our bio, or head to JBRPC.org/events

10/15/2026

🧤Volunteers needed! 🧤

Come join us this autumn for a clean sweep of Jamaica Bay’s shorelines. Prevailing winds and tides in fall bring even more debris. We’ll really be raking it in 😏

For three weeks, we’ll be stewarding our shorelines around the bay:

Oct 24 - Brant Point Wildlife Sanctuary
Oct 31 - Plumb Beach
Nov. 7 - Jamaica Bay Park
Nov. 14 - Canarsie Pier

Thank you to our volunteers, without whom our communal waters would be very different. 💙

If you’re keen to come out, enjoy the beautiful fall weather and meet like-minded neighbors, register via our bio link

Address

11404 Beach Channel Drive
Rockaway Park, NY
11694

Telephone

347.690.0931

Website

http://www.jbrpc.org/

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