Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge
National Park and Nature Preserve
Broad Channel, Queens
The experts at Time Out New York and New York Habitat recommend this place
"vibrant avian sanctuaries in the United States"(2 Tips)
"wildlife refuge"(4 Tips)
"many as the best place for bird watching in Queens"(2 Tips)
"... sanctuary has more species of bird than all the rest of the country west of..."(2 Tips)
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- Time Out New YorkJuly 11, 2013One of the most vibrant avian sanctuaries in the United States, this 9,155-acre refuge features five miles of trails and is home to more than 300 species of migratory birds. Read more
Upvote16Downvote - MetroFocusMarch 30, 2012Known to many as the best place for bird watching in Queens, you can enjoy the sea breeze as you wander the trails with your binoculars. Discover other wildlife hotspots in NYC on MetroFocus. Read more
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you should have a permit to enter the refuge trails. they're free at the center between 8:30am and 5pm. trails are open from dawn until dusk
Upvote5Downvote- New York HabitatApril 21, 2014If you're a fan of nature, this wildlife refuge is a great place for you to explore. Birdwatching is also great for this location.Upvote3Downvote
- the trail is still breached but the benches are all back, at least on the short arm of the trail
Upvote2Downvote - the west pond trail was breached during hurricane sandy about a quarter mile west from the center. currently impassable
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Queens MuseumNovember 8, 2011#StaffPick Diya (New Media): The best place in NYC for nature. Hands down. While you're here, venture over to the Jamaica Bay Riding Academy and ride horses like you're in the country.UpvoteDownvote
Colleen McAndrewAugust 14, 2014Don't be afraid to talk to the rangers or bird watchers, they can give you very valuable information of high actively spots to hit up.UpvoteDownvote
US National ArchivesApril 5, 2011This refuge wasn't always as beautiful as it is today. Take a look at a photo from our Documerica collection to see how Jamaica Bay looked in the 1970s. What can you do to keep this area clean? Read moreUpvote3Downvote- HashtagNYUFebruary 20, 2014According to JSex, this sanctuary has more species of bird than all the rest of the country west of the Mississippi!UpvoteDownvote
Mary JasenOctober 19, 2019Nice info place but was expecting it to be near water or overlook and easier to walk. More for young people’UpvoteDownvote
Steve DuboisAugust 25, 2016Exercise is great very limited views and many accesses are closed to the waterfront.UpvoteDownvote
City of New YorkFebruary 28, 2012More than 330 species of birds call this 9,000-acre preserve home, and convenient subway access makes it an easy visitor destination.Upvote20Downvote
- Time Out New YorkSeptember 13, 2010After your stroll—and when we say stroll, we mean a five-mile excursion— fill your stomach at Bayview Restaurant and Lounge.Upvote2Downvote
The wildlife refuge is closed due to extensive damage from hurricane sandyUpvote1Downvote
Great birding and relaxing place to take a walkUpvoteDownvote
National Wildlife FederationMay 8, 2011Wildlife watch for Orange-crowned Warbler Read moreUpvote2Downvote
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Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge
Broad Channel
Queens, NY
United States
Queens, NY
United States
Open until 5:00 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Sun
- 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
(718) 318-4340
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