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wildlife refuge
Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge
by National Park Service – Gateway National Recreation Area
Broad Channel
Photo: Kenneth C. Zirkel · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
About Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge
Over 12,000 acres of water, salt marsh and upland habitat in Jamaica Bay that form one of the Northeast's largest bird habitats. Families walk the pond trails from the visitor center to spot egrets, ospreys and migrating shorebirds.
- One of the Northeast's largest bird habitats
- Free
- Ranger programs
- Address
- Cross Bay Boulevard, 11693
- Phone
- (718) 354-4606
- Website
- nps.gov
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Weekly schedule
| Monday | 10 AM – 4 PM |
| Tuesday | — |
| Wednesday | — |
| Thursday | — |
| Friday | 10 AM – 4 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM – 4 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM – 4 PM |
Visitor center Fri–Mon 10 AM–4 PM
Cost
Free
Plan a visit
Open Mon, Fri–Sun. Pick a date to add it to your plans.
Questions parents ask about Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge
What ages is Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge best for?
Ages 3–17.
How much does Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge cost?
Free
What are the hours for Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge?
Sunday: 10 AM–4 PM · Monday: 10 AM–4 PM · Friday: 10 AM–4 PM · Saturday: 10 AM–4 PM. Visitor center Fri–Mon 10 AM–4 PM
Where is Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge?
Cross Bay Boulevard, 11693, in Broad Channel, Queens.
Is Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge indoors?
No. Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge is outdoors, so plan for weather, sunscreen and water.
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