Maps for Jamaica Bay Unit

Jamaica Bay Unit

Within the Jamaica Bay Unit there are several places to visit. Floyd Bennett Field, Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge, Canarsie Pier, Breezy Point, Fort Tilden and Jacob Riis Park.

 
Jamaica Bay Wildlife Map

Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge Map
Explore the trails and find the wilderness hiding in your backyard.

 
Jamaica Bay Kayaking Map

Jamaica Bay Kayak Map
This map shows the locations of places to launch kayaks or canoes into the bay. From there you are free to explore the salt marshes.
Please note: Landing on the marshes is not allowed.

 
Elders Point Restoration

Jamaica Bay Salt Marsh Change Map - 1951 to 2008
Using satellite imagery we map the marsh islands of Jamaica Bay to monitor their heath and how they change over time.

 
Rockaway Gateway Greenway

Jamaica Bay Bike Map

Jamaica Bay Unit Bike Map
Bike around the bay! The Rockaway Gateway Greenway bike path will take you to all the hot spots in Jamaica Bay.

Did You Know?

Dimmed and camoflagued Sandy Hook lighthouse at night in World War II.

Did you know that the Sandy Hook Light was dimmed in World War II and painted in camoflague.  Homes and businesses that were within 5 miles of the ocean were required to use blackout curtains in order to protect ships from U Boat attacks. More...