Gateway NRA — Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge
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Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge, part of Gateway National Recreation Area, is a 9,155-acre urban wildlife refuge comprising salt marshes, open bays, freshwater and brackish ponds, and upland fields within sight of the New York City skyline, providing critical habitat for over 330 species of migratory and resident birds. It is one of the most significant shorebird and waterbird sites in the northeastern United States.
Upcoming Events
- Fort Tompkins Tour — Apr 11 – Apr 11, 2026
- Sandy Hook Spring Beach Sweep with Clean Ocean Action — Apr 11 – Apr 11, 2026
- Beginner Bird Walk at Fort Wadsworth — Apr 11 – Apr 11, 2026
- Project Prithvi Beach Cleanup at North Channel Bridge — Apr 11 – Apr 11, 2026
- Nike Missile Radar Site Tour — Apr 12 – Apr 12, 2026
- Spring Wellness Walk and Nature Journaling at Great Kills Park — Apr 12 – Apr 12, 2026
- Gather and Stitch at Fort Wadsworth — Apr 13 – Apr 13, 2026
- A Stitch in Time at Sandy Hook: A 1940s Knit and Crochet Social — Apr 18 – Apr 18, 2026
Hours
| Monday | 06:00 – 21:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 06:00 – 21:00 |
| Wednesday | 06:00 – 21:00 |
| Thursday | 06:00 – 21:00 |
| Friday | 06:00 – 21:00 |
| Saturday (today) | 06:00 – 21:00 |
| Sunday | 06:00 – 21:00 |
Grounds open daily dawn to dusk. Visitor center open Monday through Friday 8:30am to 5pm.
Admission
Always Free
Free admission. Part of Gateway National Recreation Area.
Getting Here
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