The 5 Best Nature & Parks in Far Rockaway, New York (NY)

August 12, 2021 Florencio Paulino

Far Rockaway is a neighborhood on the Rockaway Peninsula in the New York City borough of Queens in the United States. It is the easternmost section of the Rockaways. The neighborhood starts at the Nassau County line and extends west to Beach 32nd Street. The neighborhood is part of Queens Community Board 14.
Restaurants in Far Rockaway

1. Rockaway Beach

Beach 3 St. to Beach 153 St. and Boardwalk to Atlantic Ocean, Far Rockaway, NY 11693-1577 http://www.nycgovparks.org/parks/rockawaybeach
Excellent
49%
Good
35%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 206 reviews

Rockaway Beach

Long Island beach in Queens borough that can be reached by subway. Popular destination for New Yorkers in mid-20th century, still pleasant to visit.

Reviewed By gnaturecenter - Cheshire, United States

I have lived in Belle Harbor and Rockaway almost all my life. The Beach is a free one. Parking in the higher numbers is difficult. Best to come by ferry or mass transit. Further down, there are food services, bathrooms and ba nice boardwalk.

2. Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge Vstr. Cntr. - Gateway National Recreation Area

Cross Bay Boulevard Broad Channel, Far Rockaway, NY 11693-1336 +1 718-318-4340 http://www.nps.gov/gate/planyourvisit/thingstodojamaicabay.htm
Excellent
54%
Good
37%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 35 reviews

Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge Vstr. Cntr. - Gateway National Recreation Area

Reviewed By MarciaA131 - Bayside, United States

I grew up in Far Rockaway but never knew that this wildlife refuge was there. I recently moved back to New York and decided to venture over there and look around. The staff at the nature center helped guide me through the place and recommended different parts of the refuge to go to. I tried the West Pond and East Pond and was not disappointed. Lots to see! It is a huge area so I recommend comfortable sneakers or hiking boots and you need a few hours to look around and see the beautiful birds, especially waterfowl.

3. Riis Beach

Jacob Riis Park, Far Rockaway, NY 11693
Excellent
75%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
0%
Terrible
12%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 8 reviews

Riis Beach

4. Jacob Riis Park

16702 Rockaway Beach Blvd Jacob Riis Bathhouse, Far Rockaway, NY 11694 https://nyharborparks.org/visit-parks/#tab-id-9
Excellent
33%
Good
44%
Satisfactory
15%
Poor
6%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 98 reviews

Jacob Riis Park

Reviewed By john7002017 - Selmer, United States

Broke my wrist here when I was 10 by running on the outside of the boardwalk rail and falling off. The life guards took good care of me. Always has been a beautiful beach. Last visit 1973

5. Bayswater Point State Park

1479 Point Breeze Pl, Far Rockaway, NY 11691-1627 +1 718-471-2212 http://parks.ny.gov/parks/86/details.aspx

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