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Directions to Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge, Part of Gateway National Park

Directions to the Visitors Center, By Subway, Bus & Car

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Note: This lovely little National Park Service Visitors Center is located in Queens. You can find out about the park here, and get maps and information on birdwatching and special programs and events.

Subway & Bus Directions to Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge Visitors Center

Subway:

  • Take the Rockaway bound A to Broad Channel Station.
  • Walk along Noel Road to Cross Bay Boulevard.
  • Turn right and walk about three quarters of a mile to the Refuge Visitor Center.

Bus:

  • Take the Q21 from Liberty Avenue (Queens) or 116th Street (Rockaway) to the Refuge.
  • Alternate: take the Q53

Driving Directions to Visitors Center for Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge

From North, East, and West:

• Belt Parkway to Exit 17 S, Cross Bay Boulevard.
• Proceed south on Cross Bay Boulevard across the Joseph Addabbo - North Channel Bridge.
• The Visitor Contact Station is approximately 1.5 miles past the bridge on the right.
• Turn right at traffic light for Visitor Contact Station parking.


From the South (and alternate route from other directions):

• Beach Channel Drive to the Cross Bay - Veterans Memorial Bridge.
• Cross the bridge toward Broad Channel.
• Follow Cross Bay Boulevard through Broad Channel, about 1 mile.
• Turn left at traffic light into the Visitor Contact Station parking lot.

For information: (718) 318-4340

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