Jamaica Bay and the Rockaways

SPRING BREAK: NYC PARKS’ URBAN PARK RANGERS OFFER SCHOOL RECESS FUN FOR KIDS ACROSS THE CITY

Rangers to lead free archery lessons, nature exploration, wilderness survival activities and other events for kids during spring recess

New York City kids are out of school, and NYC Parks has plenty of fun activities to keep them busy. Join us for FREE “Kids Week” programming across the five boroughs with indoor and outdoor events led by Parks’ Urban Park Rangers.

“Kids Week is the perfect opportunity for the city’s students to step out of the classrooms and right into nature,” said NYC Parks Commissioner Mitchell J. Silver, FAICP. “In every borough, our Urban Park Rangers have activities planned that allow young people to explore the City’s urban forests and learn new, fun, and useful skills. “

April’s Kids Week highlights include:

• Orienteering – Pelham Bay Nature Center, Bronx
Monday, April 2
1:00 p.m. – 2:30p.m.
Use a compass and map to navigate your way around Pelham Bay Park and find hidden objects.

• Sea Shore Exploration – Salt Marsh Nature Center in Marine Park, Brooklyn
Tuesday, April 3
1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Explore the sea shore and look out for diverse wildlife as you hike.

• Tree Walk – Inwood Hill Park, Manhattan
Wednesday, April 4
1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Look for signs of wildlife and identify trees on this walk with Urban Park Rangers.

• Campfire Activities – Fort Greene Park Visitor Center, Brooklyn
Thursday, April 5
1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Learn about campfire safety with the guidance of our Urban Park Rangers and sing along to classic campfire songs.

• Water Wonders – Hallets Cove Playground, Queens
Thursday, April 5
11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers for an afternoon of learning and playing fun water games.

• Archery – Willowbrook Park, Staten Island
Friday, April 6
1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Hit the bull’s eye with our Urban Park Rangers and try your hand at the art of archery.

For a complete list of events, please visit our events calendar on our website.

Know Before You Go

Rockaway Beach and Boardwalk

Rockaway Beach is closed between Beach 38th Street and Beach 57th Street to accommodate the nesting areas of several endangered and threatened shorebird species. To learn more, please visit our Rockaway Beach Endangered Species Nesting Area page.