Save the Date!
7th Annual Jamaica Bay Festival
July 13, 2023
6th Annual Jamaica Bay Festival
July 15, 2023
Thank you to the thousands of people who came out for the 6th Annual Jamaica Bay Festival on City of Water Day, Saturday, July 15, 2023! Over 40 events were hosted around the bay with the support of our sponsors and partners.
Photos from the 2023 Jamaica Bay Festival.
The Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy hosted the 6th Annual Jamaica Bay Festival on City of Water Day, Saturday, July 15, 2023.
The Jamaica Bay Festival is a free, fun, family event taking place in Brooklyn and Queens. The Festival celebrates those who share our vision to champion the spirit of the Jamaica Bay community, the unparalleled opportunities and the natural beauty of this urban tidal estuary. Participants can enjoy free kayaking, fishing, surfing, hiking, bird watching, art, nature and more.
Check out the Jamaica Bay Festival Guide and Map for 2023 above or click here to view an expanded view to learn about the complete listing of free, family-friendly events and activities.
Sponsors and partners
The Jamaica Bay Festival is made possible through partnership with government agencies, non-profit organizations and businesses throughout Jamaica Bay in both Brooklyn and Queens. The Festival is also generously supported by the Waterfront Alliance, New York-New Jersey Harbor Estuary Program, the Hudson River Foundation, conEdison, NYC Ferry (official transportation partner), and Sperry (official shoe sponsor).
Additional Virtual Resources:
Watch this short video on what there is to see and do in Jamaica Bay.
Explore Jamaica Bay through an interactive StoryMap.
Become a Virtual Junior Ranger with the National Park Service.
Explore Jamaica Bay: New York City’s Natural Oasis Video Series.
the 5th Annual Jamaica Bay Festival in Photos
July 16, 2022
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