Jamaica Bay and the Rockaways

Hiking Trails

Name	Location	Park Name	Length
Salt Marsh Nature Trail	Enter behind the Salt Marsh Nature Center, located near the intersection of East 33rd Street and Avenue U.	Marine Park	0.8 miles
Difficulty	Other Details	Accessible	Limited Access
	The first half of this mile-long trail follows the shore of Gerritsen Beach, which empties into Jamaica Bay. From the trail’s boardwalk and viewing platforms you can observe the birdlife for which the park is famous, including the herons, egrets, ducks, and geese that frequent the marsh throughout the year. The trail’s second leg winds through a prairie of tall grass, where you can sometimes spot cottontail rabbits and ring-necked pheasants. Comfort stations and maps are available inside the Salt Marsh Nature Center.

There are currently 2 service interruptions affecting access within this park.

Marine Park

Marine Park's tennis courts will be closed for the season due to construction.

Rockaway Beach and Boardwalk

Rockaway Beach is closed for swimming for the season.

Zip Code: 1, 11096, 11208, 11209, 11214, 11223, 11228, 11229, 11234, 11235, 11236, 11239, 11413, 11414, 11422, 11430, 11559, 11691, 11692, 11693, 11694
Community Board: 18, 15, 05, 10, 10, 11, 13, 14, 13
Council Member:Alan Maisel, Chaim M. Deutsch, Eric Ulrich, Inez Barron, Vincent J. Gentile, Mark Treyger, Donovan Richards Jr.
Park ID: B057GROUP
Property Type: Park Group