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May 28, 2010

Parks Kicks Off Summer Beach Season in New York City

New York City’s beaches will open to the public this Saturday, May 29, with lifeguards on...

August 28, 2009

Parks Urges Beachgoers to Exercise Caution Due to Tropical Storm Danny

Closures are possible this weekend due to high waves, heavy surf, and rip currents.

June 13, 2009

Carnasie Park Cricket Capital of North America

The renovation project included construction of the cricket field, new paths, bleachers, steel...

May 22, 2009

Lifeguard chair on a beach

Parks Kicks Off Summer Beach Season in New York City

The City’s beaches will open to the public this Saturday, May 23, with lifeguards on duty...

March 19, 2009

Idlewild Park

Idlewild Park Is March's Park of the Month

As one of the largest remaining saltwater marshes in Queens, the 160-acre Idlewild Park gives...

March 17, 2009

Idlewild Park

Park of the Month: Idlewild Park -- Get your paddles ready!

As one of the largest remaining saltwater marshes in Queens, the 160-acre Idlewild Park gives...

September 5, 2008

This Weekend In Parks

Read on for an assortment of free, fun, family activities in parks this weekend!

June 18, 2008

Detail of Rendering of the Carmine Carro Community Center in Marine Park

Building Parks’ First Green Building

Carmine Carro Community Center in Marine Park to have "green" design.

May 27, 2008

beach

Which Way to the Beach?

Over the three-day Memorial Day Weekend, more than 228,000 New Yorkers visited the City’s beaches.

May 23, 2008

Parks Kicks Off Summer Beach Season in New York City

New York City's beaches open for fun in the sun!

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Park
Paerdegat Basin Park
Ecology Park is a five acre site set within Paerdegat Basin Park. The goal of the park is to promote habitat restoration and ecological improvement, highlighting fourteen native plant community types that exist or once existed in New York City.

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.

Partner Organization

Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy