Jamaica Bay and the Rockaways
Events 

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Monday, March 31, 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, Best for Kids, TalksFree!
Tuesday, April 1, 2025
Build Your Own City: Urban Planning w/ Cities Skylines
3:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Location: Entrance - Springfield Lane and 149th Avenue (in Idlewild Park)
Category: Education, Media Education, STEM ClassesFree!
Thursday, April 3, 2025
Build Your Own City: Urban Planning w/ Cities Skylines
3:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Location: Entrance - Springfield Lane and 149th Avenue (in Idlewild Park)
Category: Education, Media Education, STEM ClassesFree!
Friday, April 4, 2025
Earth Explorers: Oceans, Climate and Space
3:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Location: Entrance - Springfield Lane and 149th Avenue (in Idlewild Park)
Category: Education, Best for Kids, Workshops, Media Education, STEM ClassesFree!
Earth Explorers: Oceans, Climate and Space
3:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Location: Entrance - Springfield Lane and 149th Avenue (in Idlewild Park)
Category: Education, STEM ClassesFree!
Saturday, April 5, 2025
NYRR Open Run: Canarsie Park
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Location: Canarsie Park House (in Canarsie Park)
Free!
Sunday, April 6, 2025
NYRR Open Run: Marine Park
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Location: Carmine Carro Community Center (in Marine Park)
Free!
Marine Park Alliance Presents: Cherry Tree Heaven
12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.
Location: E. 36th St. & Ave. U (in Marine Park)
Category: Education, Festivals, History, Best for Kids, Talks, Cherry Blossom FestivalsFree!
Monday, April 7, 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!
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Know Before You Go
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.
