Waterfront Spot
Waterfront SpotHoward Beach
This weathered fishing village tucked into Jamaica Bay feels miles from the city, despite being a quick ride from JFK. Stroll the small beach, watch egrets and ospreys, and catch subway trains crossing the bay bridge.
Tips
August 22 at 10am
Spend a Saturday morning helping restore a quiet Queens shoreline where volunteers often spot mussels, shells, and even planes taking off from JFK. It's hands-on community work with a front-row view of the bay and the A-train rumbling across the bridge.
Howard BeachOpen
Waterfront SpotWaterfront SpotThis weathered fishing village tucked into Jamaica Bay feels miles from the city, despite being a quick ride from JFK. Stroll the small beach, watch egrets and ospreys, and catch subway trains crossing the bay bridge.
Tips
August 22 at 10am
Spend a Saturday morning helping restore a quiet Queens shoreline where volunteers often spot mussels, shells, and even planes taking off from JFK. It's hands-on community work with a front-row view of the bay and the A-train rumbling across the bridge.