Free spring and summer events!

Floyd Bennett Field, Revealed! is a series of free events brought to you by Gateway National Recreation Area and Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy as part of an initiative to activate the park as a premier destination for recreation and enjoyment of nature.

Hangar B Historic Aircraft

Volunteers with the Historic Aircraft Restoration Project (HARP) come to Hangar B at Gateway National Recreation Area's Floyd Bennett Field to preserve historic aircraft and interpret them for the public.

Visitors to Hangar B can see these dedicated volunteers working on the park's collection of historic aircraft. What makes a visit unique is that visitors can see, hear, and feel what it is like to be in a working airplane hangar. It's easy to go back in time and imagine what a visit to Hangar B in 1945 or 1965 would have been like.

Hangar B at Floyd Bennett Field is open to visitors each Saturday, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Stargazing

Join the Amateur Astronomers Association (AAA) at historic Floyd Bennett Field for free monthly stargazing sessions on Friday evenings. All events start 30 minutes after sunset.

If you do come out, remember to observe proper car light etiquette. Douse your lights at the entrance in the fence line, and let someone guide you in. If your car has running lights that don’t turn off, park at the fence.

Events are canceled in the event of rain or if the sky is overcast. Click below to learn more.

Kayaking

Explore Floyd Bennett Field first-hand through free, fun, and educational paddling programs! Programs resume June 2026.

There are multiple different types of paddles for different levels of experience. The shortest paddles are listed as “Tryouts,” “Beginner” and “Learn to paddle” programs. For those with a little bit more experience, there are slightly longer trips simply called “Paddles.” “Excursions” are the longest trips intended for those who have paddled the listed distance before.

All programs are free, but require a reservation, unless indicated.

Call 718 758-3671 for more information, and to make a reservation.

More about Floyd Bennett Field

 Floyd Bennett Field, Revealed! is brought to you by Gateway National Recreation Area and Jamaica Bay Rockaway Parks Conservancy