A public-private partnership dedicated to improving public parklands throughout Jamaica Bay and the Rockaway peninsula
Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy (JBRPC) is a public-private partnership established in 2013 dedicated to improving 10,000 acres of public parklands throughout Jamaica Bay and the Rockaway peninsula, 18,000 acres of open water and marshlands within Jamaica Bay itself, and 12 miles of Atlantic Ocean beaches along the Rockaway peninsula. With its partners at the National Park Service, the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation, and the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, JBRPC works to expand public access to parks; increase recreational and educational opportunities; foster community stewardship and volunteerism; preserve and restore natural areas, including wetlands and wildlife habitat; enhance cultural resources; and ensure the long-term sustainability of the parklands for local residents and visitors alike.
The Floyd Bennett Field! Public Arts Festival on April 19-21, 2024 is family-friendly weekend-long event celebrating the park’s rich history and vibrant future as a destination for millions of New Yorkers and visitors to enjoy a National Park experience in the urban environment.
Jamaica Bay Wetlands Fellowship
The Fellowship is a paid 6-month workforce development and job training program for young adults (ages 18–25) focused on skills related to wetlands maintenance, monitoring, and restoration.
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