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J 7\\x\\ The City}4uu. Lenerts hom estead: 9bt>-6505. Prospect Park Zoo: 965-6560. PicnicHouse Rental: 965-8950. Boathouse Rental:287-3400. Horseback Rental: 438-8849Brooklyn Parks Information: 965-8900.Recreation Office: 965-8940. Urban ParkRangers: 287-3400. Park Enforcem ent Patrol:462-5087. M ounted P E P.: 789-1151.VISITOR CENTER: Prospect ParkBoathouse, open Wed.-Sun., 11am-4:45pm.Exhibit %u201cA C hange in the W eather,\Sept. 21. Use park entrance at Lincoln Rd.and Ocean Ave. For info, 287-3400.LEFFERTS HOMESTEAD: Historicmuseum, open Wed.-Sun. and holidays,10am-4pm. N ear Flatbush Ave. and EmpireBlvd. entrance. For info, 965-6505.PARK ZOO: Zoo open every day, 8am-5pm,buildings open at 11am. Near Empire Blvd. &Flatbush Ave. Free. For info, 965-6560.C HILD REN %u2019S FARM: Next to the zoo. OpenWed.-Sun. and holidays, 10am-4pm. Featuresfarm animals kids can pet. Info. 965-6560.PLAYGROUND PROGRAMS: BandshellPlayground, 1:30pm, July 11,18,25; Aug. 13and 15. Lincoln Road Playground, July 11,18,Aug. 1 3 ,10:30am; Aug. 1 5 ,2 3 ,1:30pm. Forinfo, 788-0055.HORSEBACK RENTAL: Horses forbeginners and experts alike. Rent a horseand ride around Prospect Park. $10 an hourMon.-Fri., $12 an hour Sat., Sun., Holidays.Park It In Prosoect 9:30am-4:30pm. 7 days/week. Caton PI. andE. 8th St. Info, 438-8849.BIKE RENTALS: For bicycle riding in andaround Prospect Park S10 deposit S? anhour. ID required. Mon.-Sat. 10am-8pm andSun. 12-6pm. Dixon%u2019s Bike Shop. Union St.between Sixth and Seventh Aves. For info,636-0067.PEDALBOAT RENTAL: 11am-1 hour beforesunset, daily, $5/hour with $5 deposit, atdock near Wollman Rink. Use Empire Blvd.and Flatbush Ave. entrance.WALKS A ND TOURS: Prospect ParkEnvironmental C enter leads walks on July 12.18,19,26, Aug. 2 ,9 ,2 3 ; bus tours: July 27,Aug. 3,10. See Tours Listings for details. Forinfo, 788-8500.PARK, FIELDS, FORESTS: Prospect ParkEnvironmental Center presents natureexplorations and activities for kids 4-8 yearsold. July 22-Aug. 14,3:30-5pm. Tuesdays,ages 4-5, Thursdays, ages 6-8. $15 PPECmember, $20 nonmembers. Preregistrationand prepayment required. For info, 788-8500FISHIN G CONTEST FOR YOUNGSTERS:Historic A and S Fishing Contest is beingoffered for the fourth year in a row since itsrevival. July 23-August 2. Tues.-Sat., 11am4pm. Meet at the Rustic Shelter by WollmanRink. Awards ceremony, Aug. 9. Many prizes.For info, 789-1151.CELEBRATE BROOKLYN: Concert seriesin Prospect Park on Fridays and Saturdays,and alternating Sundays. See Music Seriesitem for details. For info, 768-0699.Gateway is a Great Way to Spend the SummerJAMAICA REFUGEThe Jam aica Bay W ildlife Refugeencompasses 9,155 acres and is comprisedof diverse habitats including salt marsh,upland field and woods, several fresh andbrackish ponds and an open expanse of bayand islands. The W ildlife Refuge is renownedas a prime birding spot where thousands ofwater, land and shore birds stop duringmigration. M ore than 320 species have beenrecorded here during the last 25 years.People visiting the Refuge should stop at thevisitor center to obtain a permit and to learnmore about the Refuge. Call 474-0613 formore information.HOW TO G ET THERE: By subway take IND(Rockaway Line) A Train to Broad ChannelStation. W alk west to Cross Bay Blvd., thennorth about three quarters of a mile toRefuge Visitor C enter on left. By car, BeltPkway to Cross Bay Blvd, Exit 17-S. CrossNorth Channel Bridge. Refuge is about onemile past bridge on the right.BEGINNERS%u2019 BIRDING W ORKSHOPS:Learn about binoculars, field guides, birdinghot spots and how to identify local birdspecies found in the New York City areaduring fall migration. Programs begin at 10am and end at approximately 2 pm. Bringlunch, binoculars and a desire to learn.Reservations are necessary. Call 474-0613.Saturdays, Septem ber 6 and 20.FILM SERIES: Film s on various naturalhistory subjects will be shown every Sundayat 1 pm and 3 pm, now through November atthe Refuge Visitor Center.SELF-GUIDING TRAIL: Explore the saltmarsh and upland woodlands of the W ildlifeRefuge. Trails are open daily from 8 am to 5pm and guide booklets are sold at the VisitorCenter.M ONARCH MIGRATION PROGRAM:Learn about the fascinating life history andmigration of these colorful insects. Enjoy afilm and guided walk to observe them in thefield. Sunday, Septem ber 14 at 1:30pm.SUNDAY GUIDED WALKS: Join a NationalPark ranger for a guided walk around the-West Pond at the Refuge. Walks begin at theWildlife Refuge Visitor Center every Sundayat 2 pm, now through November.ADDABBO SEMINARS: A series ofpresentations entitled %u201cJamaica Bay: Issuesand Ecology%u201d will focus on current researchin Jamaica Bay. This special program isdedicated to the memory of CongressmanJoseph Addabbo who was heavily involved inissues related to improving water quality inthe bay. The seminars will be held on sixconsecutive Wednesday evenings beginningSept. 3. Programs begin at 7:30 pm.Reservations are required; call (718) 474-0613.BREEZY POINTThe district of Gateway Park is made up ofthree distinct areas: the Breezy Point Tip,Fort Tilden, and the Riis Park area, whichincludes one of New York's most popularbeaches. For more information about thePrcxo7\\/ D rxinf a r'tiv / ifio c anH r o c o n / a fin n e r-all474-4600.HOW TO GET THERE: By subway, take IRT2 to Flatbush Ave. Q35 bus to park; IND A orCC to Rockaway Park, Q22 bus to park. Bycar, Belt Parkway to Exit 11-S, continuedirectly south across Gil Hodges Bridge topark; or Woodhaven Blvd. to Cross Bay Blvd.,west on Beach Channel to park. For info, 474-4600.Following are som e of the events andprograms at Gateway%u2019s Breezy Pointlocations:GOOD M O RN ING BIKE TOUR: Join aNational Park Service ranger in a bicycle tourof the Breezy Point area, visiting Riis ParkBoardwalk and Bathhouse, historic bunkersand batteries, dunes and woodland areas ofFort Tilden. Begin at Building 1, Fort Tildenat 9:30 am. Sunday, August 31.SKETCH ALONG: be inspired by thebeauty of an ocean setting as you sketchlocal scenes and objects. Learn som e newtechniques from a park ranger. In case ofrain, an indoor session will be held. M aterialsand supplies provided but reservationsrequired. Call July 12,10 am to 12 pm; August11,6:30 pm to 8:30 pm and Septem ber 14from 10 am to 12 pm.ISLAND C OM B ING : A park ranger will leada walk through various areas of the districtending on the beach. Make plaster castingsof objects gathered during the walk.M aterials and supplies are provided but callfor reservations. Programs are 10 am to 12pm, July 19, August 16 and August 24.FIS H IN G C LINICS: Learn to surfcast.Learn how to tie knots, cast safely and if youare lucky, catch a fish. Rods, reels and baitare provided. Reservations required. Allsessions are from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm, July13, August 2, August 30 and Septem ber 28.TW ILIG H T THEATER: Brooklyn%u2019s PennyBridge Players present children%u2019s plays inprogram s at 7pm at the Jacob Riis Park Mall.Bring a blanket or lawn chair and a picnicsupper. July 11, %u201cSweet Land of Liberty,%u201d anew musical celebrating the S tatue ofLiberty and Ellis Island experience; July 18,%u201cGoldilocks,\rollicking new country music; July 25, \Sallah Bim,%u201d a new Arabian N ightsadventure. Rain dates are the followingevening (Saturday) at 7 pm.SHELLS: Join a park ranger for a walkalong the ocean shore and learn to identifydifferent shells com m only found at thebeach. Meet at Building 1, Fort Tilden fora brief talk before visiting the beach. TheGet In The Swim Of ItWAYS TO THE BEACHBRIGHTON BEACH: Take the M o r D trainto Brighton Beach stop. Bus: #1 via OceanParkway or #68 via Coney Island Ave. C a rTake Ocean Parkway to Brighton Beach Ave.Beach runs along avenue boardwalk. Forinfo, Brighton Beach Revitalization Program,934-1908.CONEY ISLAND: To get there, take thesubway N or F train to Stillwell Ave., Bus onB64/86 St. B36 Surf Ave. B68 C oney IslandAm usem ent Park and beaches. Car: BeltParkway to Ocean Parkway or C oney IslandAvenue. Beach at the end of the Avenues.MANHATTAN BEACH: Take D train toSheepshead Bay and w alk seven blocks tothe beach, or take the No. 1 bus straight tothe beach. Driving, take Ocean Parkway toBrighton Beach Avenue, then turn left atBrighton Beach. Changing rooms at OrientalBlvd. and Irwin St., parking available, call 965-6589 for info.RIIS PARK: Take the No. 2 train to FlatbushAve. junction (Nostrand), transfer to Q35Green Line Bus to the beach in front ofLord%u2019s Bakery. TA Express buses, B9 andB46, from Flatbush Ave. junction atGlenwood Rd. July and Aug., w eekends only.Life Guards on duty from 8am to 6pm . Park isfree to the public. C a r Take Belt Pkwy. toRockaway Pkwy. and keep eyes open forsigns to Riis Park.ROCKAWAY BEACH: Take C C FarRockway Train to any stop betw een Beach90th St.-Hiiland St. and Rockaway Pkwy.Station or A train (Far Rockaway) to any stopbetween Beach 67/G aston Ave. Station andBeach 36/Edgem ere. C a r Take Flatbush Ave.to Its end past Kings Plaza to HockawayParkway, or take Belt Parkway to RockawayParkway.JONES BEACH: Take the LIRR to Freeportfrom the Piatbush Ave. terminal. Special$8.50 for adults, $6 50 for children. Specialpackage includes round trip fare from N.Y.C ity to Freeport, bus transportation to thebeach and return transportation to FlatbushAve. terminal. The special package alsoincludes lockers or dressing room s at EastBath-House and adm ission to the pool. Car:take the Belt Parkway to the Southern StateParkway, south on the M eadowbrookParkway to Jones Beach Park. For info, 739-4200,wiWJI *These public swim m ing pools areoperated by the N Y C Dept, of Parks andRecreation seven days a week from 11am to7pm . Kosciusko Pool, Marcy, DeKalb,Nostrand and Kosciusko Sts., 965-6598;Sunset Pool, Seventh Ave. and 43rd St.,965-6578; Red H ook Pool, Bay and HenryStreets, 965-6579; St. John%u2019s RecreationCenter, Troy, Schenedtady and Bergen Aves.,965-6574; Com m odore Barry, Flushing Park,Navy and Elliot Streets, 965-6519; Douglas andDeGraw Pool, Third Ave. and Nevins St., 965-6579. Free.IIIIIPOE rOOLS IYM C A PRIVATE SW IM : Prospect ParkYM C A at 9th St. and Sixth Ave. Yearmembership, $310 for adults over 21, $235 foryoung adults 18-21, $125 for teens 15-17, $95for children 6-13. Three month membership,$130 adults, $92 for young adults, $57 forteens, $42 for children. $8 a day to swim fornon-members 15 and over, or $5 with amember, $2 for non-members under 15. Forinfo, 768-7100.YWCA PRIVATE SW IM : YW CA at Third Ave.and Atlantic. M em bers only. Annualmembership, $30 for adultf 18-24, $15 forsenior citizens, $10 for teens 12-17, under 12go in with parents free. $2.50 charge for eachswim, or 6-tim e dip card available for $12.Adult Lap Swim s, Junior Dips and TotalM em bership Swim s all week. For hours andinfo, 875-1190.program begins at 10:30 am and lasts until 12pm. July 13; and Septem ber 1.M O O N LIG H T C AM PFIRE: moonlightcampfire on the beach at Fort Tilden. Bringhotdogs, marshmallows and your favorite%u201ctreasure%u201d from the sea. A telescope will beset up to help us view the craters of themoon. July 2 0 ,8 pm to 10 pm; August 17,8pm to 10 pm and Septem ber 17 from 7 pm to10 pm.%u2022 S%u00bb%u00a3iFf AYtEt ft r t C L i #New York's first m unicipal airport is nowGateway National Park%u2019s Headquarters.Subway: IRT 2 to Nostrand and FlatbushAves., exit and take Q35 Green Line bus byLord%u2019s. Get off at Floyd Bennett Field. Car:Belt Parkway, Exit 11-S, Flatbush Ave. South.Via Flatbush Ave., south to traffic light justbefore Gil Hodges Bridge. Enter decelerationlane and turn left into Floyd Bennett Field.For info, 338-3338.Some of the events and programs thissummer include the following:BLACK W ING S: The American Black InAviation,%u201d an exhibit covering the period fromWorld W ar I and the first black combat pilotto the d osing days of W orld War II to thepresent. Film and slide program on blackfighter units during W W II and Floyd BennettField's role in aviation history. Ryan VisitorCenter. Floyd Bennett Field, Aug. 2 to Sept. 1.Visitor Center open Thursday throughMonday, 9 am to 6 pm. For information, call338-3799.BIRD WALKS: Explore the upland trails ofFloyd Bennett Field%u2019s North 40, the beachesand marshes of Dead Horse Bay and observea wide variety of birds with Ron Borque formthe N.Y.C. Audubon Society. Learn aboutfield guides and how to use binoculars.Participants should wear com fortable hikingshoes and bring binoculars and field guides,if possible. Meet at the Ryan Visitor C enter at9 am Saturday, July 26 and Sunday, August17. For information, 338-3799.ASTRONOMY: The Am ateur AstronomersAssociation of New York will conduct aseries of astronomy programs at FloydBennett Field. Each session will include alecture or slide show and a viewing session.Bring binoculars, telescope. Programs arescheduled at 8pm Fridays, July 18; August 8and Septem ber 12. M eet in Building 272. Call338-3799. ________________________________MORE GATEWAYGATEWAY%u2019S SANDY HOOK AREA:(includes Spermaceti Cove Visitor Center) Toget there, take the N.Y. and Long BranchRailroad to Red Bank, N.J. Boro bus 4 toHighlands. Car: Garden State Parkway, orU S. 9 and N.J. 35 south to N.J. 36 to park. Forinfo, (201) 872-0115.GATEWAY%u2019S STATEN ISLAND AREA:Includes Miller Field, Great Kills Park,Hoffman Island and Swinburne Island.Located along Raritan Bay on the southshore of Staten Island. To get there by car:V /p rrOTQr*/-. Q r iH n n %u2666<-%u00bb U w U n D lw H C a I I a u i %u00ab%u2666seven miles to either New Dorp Lane (MillerField) or Great Kills Park exit. By bus: Bus103 from Staten Island Ferry terminal to bothNew Dorp t-ane and Great Kills Park exits.Shuttle bus from Great Kills Park to beach.For info, 351-8700.Page 16, TH E PH O EN IX, July 10,1986