Jamaica Bay and the Rockaways
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May 23, 2003
MAYOR KICKS OFF BATHING SUIT SEASON AT CONEY ISLAND
On Wednesday, Mayor Bloomberg announced what New Yorkers have been waiting all winter to hear:...
May 7, 2003
BROOKLYN GOES BATTY FOR CRICKET
Last Friday, another sport was added to the roster of athletics our City’s parks offer. The...
April 30, 2003
BROOKLYN GREENSTREET DEDICATED TO FALLEN FIREFIGHTER
Firefighters from across the city, New York State Court Officers, NYPD Officers, EMS workers and...
April 15, 2003
MeMorabiliA QNS
Lately it seems every conversation about art in New York City requires at least some mention of...
March 27, 2003
A HIKE FOR EVERY BOROUGH
Now that spring has arrived, there’s no excuse to stay inside. You owe it to your sunlight...
December 5, 2002
CONGRATULATIONS NOVEMBER EMPLOYEES OF THE MONTH
On Monday, December 2, 2002, the following individuals were awarded Employees of the Month for...
November 26, 2002
PARKS PRAISES ITS BEST DISTRICTS
On October 23, nearly 350 Parkies gathered in Keyspan Stadium for the 2002 "Best of Parks" and...
September 19, 2002
BOCCE IN THE BOROUGHS
This past weekend, part one of what will now be the two part Nutella...
August 29, 2002
BARBECUING AND LABOR DAY—A PERFECT MATCH
Labor Day, the first Monday in September, is a creation of the labor movement and is dedicated...
August 1, 2002
MARITIME PLAYTIME IN THE SUMMERTIME
The Native Americans called it "Reckanawahaha," meaning "the place of laughing waters."...
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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.