Jamaica Bay and the Rockaways

Kayak/Canoe Launch Sites

Kayak & Canoe Permit Application (PDF, 179 KB)
A permit is required to operate a kayak or canoe in Parks waterways. Included in the application are rules and helpful recommendations.
Rules and Regulations for Kayaks and Canoes

Name	Location	Hours	Belongs to Parks
Salt Marsh Nature Center (Gerritsen Inlet)	Avenue U between Burnett Street & East 33 Street		Yes
Launch / Land	Storage	Available Parking	More Info
Both	No Storage available		Full Location Details

Name	Location	Hours	Belongs to Parks
Sebago Canoe Club (Paerdegat Basin)	Paerdegat Avenue North		Yes
Launch / Land	Storage	Available Parking	More Info
Both	Public Storage 10 kayaks, 10 canoes		Full Location Details

Name	Location	Hours	Belongs to Parks
Bayswater	Beach 35 St & Norton Ave	Park Closes at 9:00PM	Yes
Launch / Land	Storage	Available Parking	More Info
Launch & Landing			Full Location Details

Name	Location	Hours	Belongs to Parks
Idlewild	Craft Avenue & Huxley Street	9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Monday to Friday	No
Launch / Land	Storage	Available Parking	More Info
Land and Launch			Full Location Details

Related Information

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