Jamaica Bay
The Night Sky
Floyd Bennett Field
Radio Control Flying Field
Friday, March 19, April 23, May 21
8 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Come gaze at the wonders of the night sky over Floyd Bennett Field with the Amateur Astronomers Association. Weather permitting, clear or partly skies. Telescopes will be provided
School Groups Take Flight
Hangar B; Thursdays
10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
School groups are encouraged to learn about aerodynamics and flight with this guided interactive program led by volunteers from the Historic Aircraft Restoration Project. Call 718-338-3799 for reservations.
Rockaway Artists Alliance
Open Mic Night
Thursdays
8 p.m.-11p.m.
Free to participate, or just enjoy. Sign up is at 7:45p.m., for those wishing to participate.
Two Multimedia Events:
Studio 6 & Studio 7, Fort Tilden
March 13 - April 3
Saturdays and Sundays
12 p.m. - 4 p.m.
To Our Idols
What inspires us? From places to objects to people- contemporary, historical or fictional, famous or not, “Idols" seeks creative answers to this question.
Bodies of Work
This juried exhibition invites artist’s unique talents to explore the human body represented in all its phases, incarnations and views. Figures clothed or not, still or in motion, alone or in any setting or background.
Rabbit Hole
Written by David Lindsay-Abaire
Directed by Frank Caiati
April 9, 10, 13, 16, 17, 23, & 24
8 p.m.
Matinees: 11, 18, & 25
2 p.m.
Historic Aircraft Restoration Project
Floyd Bennett Field
Hangar B
Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Weather permitting, bring the family and observe park volunteers as they restore vintage aircraft. Anyone with an interest in aviation or history is encouraged to join in this volunteer effort. Call (718) 338-3799 for more information.
Sandy Hook
Woodcock and Osprey Walk
Sandy Hook Visitor Center Saturday, April 3
6:30 p.m. -8:30 p.m.
See osprey and search for woodcocks returning from migration. Expect public displays of affection as the birds put on their courting shows, or a “sky dance."
Junior Ranger Firefighter
Fire Station Number One (across from the Sandy Hook Light)
Wednesday, April 7
4 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.
Children ages 7 - 14 work alongside National Park Service Firefighters to recreate how fires are extinguished at Fort Hancock now and in the past, using everything from hose carts to fire engines. Reservations required.
Sandy Hook Lighthouse and Keepers Quarters
April 1 - May 30
Weekdays: 1 p.m. -5 p.m.
Weekends: 12 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
The 1884 Keeper’s Quarters has exhibits on New Jersey lighthouses. The nearby keeper’s barn is always open with a video on the history of the Sandy Hook lighthouse. The lighthouse tower can be climbed in the afternoon. You must be 48 inches tall to climb the tower.
History House
Saturdays and Sundays
1 p.m. -5 p.m.
A restored 1898 lieutenant’s residence on Officers Row furnished to represent the World War II years. Exhibits highlight everyday life at Fort Hancock.
Sandy Hook Bird Observatory
Fort Hancock’s Officers Row
Building 20
Tuesdays -Saturdays, 10 a.m. -5 p.m.
Sundays, 10 a.m. -3 p.m.
Closed Mondays.
The New Jersey Audubon Society field center features a bookshop and numerous displays. Call (732) 872 - 2500.
Sandy Hook Migration Watch
Battery Peck Observation Deck
Open Daily, March15 - May 15
(weather permitting).
Contact Sandy Hook Bird Observatory at (732) 872-2500 or shbo@njaudubon.org for more information.
Staten Island Unit
Coffee with a Ranger
Great Kills Park
Education Field Station
Saturday, April 10
10 a.m. -12 p.m.
Meet a park ranger and chat over a fresh cup of coffee. Discover what Gateway National Recreation Area has to offer.
Gateway National Recreation Area
Headquarters
210 New York Avenue
Staten Island, NY 10305
Contact Information
For updated information on park programs, or to make reservations, please contact the following sites, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Communications and Public Affairs
(718) 354 - 4606
Jamaica Bay (New York)
Floyd Bennett Field
Ranger Station
(All Jamaica Bay permit sales.) (718) 338 - 3799
Jacob Riis Park / Fort Tilden
Jacob Riis Bathhouse is closed for the season. For information and reservations for winter programs scheduled at Fort Tilden and Jacob Riis Park, please call (718) 318 - 4340.
Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge
(718) 318 - 4340
Sandy Hook (New Jersey)
Visitor Center
(732) 872 - 5970
Staten Island (New York)
Fort Wadsworth Visitor Center
(718) 354-4500
Great Kills Park
(718) 987-6790
Miller Field
(718)357-6970
Source: U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service
