Join the Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy and the National Park Service (NPS) on Saturday, August 22 from 9AM–1PM at Floyd Bennett Field for a special kickoff celebration to National Park Week!
Spend the morning exploring one of New York City’s most exciting national park spaces through a variety of unique experiences happening across the park, including the opportunity to rent bikes or hop aboard a trolley shuttle to travel between activities and destinations throughout the park. RC Jet Planes will also be flying off Runway 19, near the scenic shoreline of Floyd Bennett Field's North 40 Natural Area.
Visitors can also take part in free NPS kayaking on Jamaica Bay, visits to the Ryan Visitor Center, and tours of historic Hangar B to view vintage aircraft up close, with NPS rangers available to help guide your visit.
Whether you are coming for waterfront adventure, aviation history, conservation, or a new way to experience the park, this special celebration offers something for everyone.
No entrance fee applies for Floyd Bennett Field. All activities are free, except rentals for bikes.
Activities and times:
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM – Ryan Visitor Center open hours
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM – Trolley shuttle rides (last ride departs at 12:30 PM)
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM – Bike rentals (final rentals at 12:00 PM)
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM – Watch remote control jet airplanes taking off from Runway 19, near the scenic shoreline of the North 40 Natural Area
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM – Kayaking for beginners at Seaplane Ramp
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM – Hangar B vintage aircraft collection open