It opens every day from sunrise to sunset.There are many activies you could do this.You could get copy of newsletter and events at Visitor Center.For East Pond, you need to have worn out shoes or boots because that section is very muddy.Take (A) to Broad Channel.From Broad Channel, walk west to Cross Bay Blvd and take Q53 heading to Woodside Station or Q21 toward Elmhurst.Make sure to tell Bus Operator you like to get off at Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge because it s flag stop.
There will be lots to do. The summer is best if you plan on using the beaches or any number of water activities. November will be a bit brisk for that I think. There is still hiking available and that s good any time of year. Without knowing what you plan on actually doing there it s impossible to tell you how good or bad an idea it is. I say go and enjoy whats available. A day of brisk walking and fresh air is always a good day.