Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge
Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge is a wildlife refuge in New York City managed by the National Park Service as part of Gateway National Recreation Area. It is composed of the open water and intertidal salt marshes and wetlands of Jamaica Bay. It lies entirely within the boundaries of New York City, divided between the boroughs of Brooklyn to the west and Queens to the east.
| Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge | |
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Visitor center | |
Jamaica Bay Unit of the Gateway National Recreation Area | |
| Location | New York City, United States |
| Coordinates | 40°36′57″N 73°49′48″W |
| Area | 9,155 acres (37.05 km2) |
| Established | 1972 |
| Governing body | National Park Service |
| Website | Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge |
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