Park is an amazing place and always go there every time when visit my friends. Great clean peaceful…read moreplace either for family and friends time together or if you want to walk/rest on your own.

I love Great Kills Park - they have a nice view of the ocean. They have a bathroom - include an eco…read morefriendly outhouse thing. It's a great place to take a long walk on the shore or pivot to the other side and stare at the marina.

My husband and I had our wedding ceremony and reception (~65 people) at the Greenbelt Nature Center…read moreand it was great. We found it while doing an online search for intimate, outdoor wedding venues and were surprised to find such a nice space for a reasonable rate. Christina, the onsite coordinator, was very helpful in getting us started and working with our requests and ideas. Our wedding day was rained out so we had to move our ceremony indoors, in an exhibit room next to the reception area, but it worked out well (the outdoor terrace is really nice though and once the rain cleared, our guests were able to take their photos backed by the nice fall foliage). The center accommodated the move and it was the perfect space for the amount of guests that we had. The site is beautiful and well-maintained. It has a naturally built-in rustic decor, so we didn't need to go above and beyond for decorations. Their staff helps with set up and breakdown of tables and chairs and there's a good-sized kitchen/service area. We had a lot of guests complimenting our choice and asking how we found this place (Staten Island is sort of the forgotten borough, sorry!). It was the perfect space for our special day and we'd definitely recommend it to other couples seeking an intimate wedding venue.

The trails at Greenbelt Conservancy are always good to visit, but one of the best times to come is…read morein the Winter; that's because you'll pretty much have them all to yourself, and you'll be able to snowshoe. Tip: Another good activity to indulge in when you're here is trail running.  There's not a lot of elevation change on the trails, but there's enough distance to get the job done ;-) Once you get a ways inside the Greenbelt you won't hear a lot of car noise, which is a good thing in my book.

[Same as my previous 4/3/2021 review; just added more pictures of cherry blossoms]…read more- Silver Lake is one of top lake parks in Staten Island. The park offers a pleasant walk during the Fall and Spring months with a beautiful bridge located at its center. During the Fall, you can see a variety of foliages and during the spring, you can see the Cherry Blossoms. Would recommend anyone to take a walk through this peaceful park to reset their minds, get good air, and enjoy the nature. 10/10

Silver Lake park is a beautiful place with breathtaking views highly recommended for family…read moregatherings in the summer time

Absolutely beautiful and breathtaking!…read more I was most definitely caught off guard by how green and well-maintained the trails at Clove Lakes Park were! Turtles, squirrels, and birds of all kind added to the experience. The trail I was on offered a lot of shade, so even though it was warm outside I did not feel overly hot or sweaty. It was also very quiet and peaceful, especially considering it was a Saturday afternoon.

One of my fav spot to go when fall comesMy best fall pictures I have taken is in this park…read more Sometimes I just walk all alone & adore the col Altho it's not that big like other parks in the island but it is breathtaking in fall! Come visit this park in FALL...

Absolutely love this park! Came here for the 1st time in May for their free archery class. Yes…read moreARCHERY! Apparently every month they host s free class where the park rangers teach you how to shoot an arrow with a bow. I had a blast! You get to practice with a group (usually parents & their kids) for at least an hour or two. The only catch is you have to register online at nycparks.gov in advance. Also, this park has a large trail, lake, carosel, playground, baseball field & more!

Love this park, anytime I visit Staten Island i come here,…read moreSuper nice big clean nice people. Tons of activities for families

This is where I come when I just want fresh air and to enjoy the scenery of boats going by and the…read moredifferent culture if people here. Quiet to just unwind and relax

Only for few places I've selfishly felt writing about it will make it more popular and I might not…read moreenjoy the place all by myself - this is one among them. Just while searching for beaches in a 30 minute driving radius, we ran into this gem of a park that's so well maintained. They have ample free parking and the walk to the bay is so quick. The bay might not be the best to walk on as sand is relatively less with more gravels and getting down to it from the stairs is little difficult even for well grown adults. This could definitely be wheelchair accessible in a certain way. They also have few picnic enclosures and a memorial to one of their town's fallen soldiers. The walking pavement is neatly laid out for a calm, peaceful and relaxing walk. We went on overcast conditions and had to return to the car just before the rain caught up. Will definitely return here for summers to watch the sunset in this beautiful bay/park.

Beautiful park. 1)…read moreMake sure to take the walking bridge to the river side of the park. That is where you will get the best views of the bridge & city skyline. 2) Google maps will take you via the greenery, which is ok, but the views are by the riverside. 3) Must visit if you are around the area.

This would be a nice pathway to walk but very neglected. Overflowing garbage, graffiti, rampant…read moredogs off of leash with no enforcement. Lots of broken concrete causing tripping hazards especially for seniors and small children. Neglected ball fields. Fence is a tetanus hazard, chipping rusted metal and paint. Broken branches, dead leaves everywhere.

Great hidden gem in Union county! People from all over come here. So much fun for the kids and…read moreadults too! The line gets pretty long if you don't get there early.

This review is for the awesome splash pad that is located in Wheeler Park. Every time we go we…read morehave a blast! I am also so happy that Wheeler park welcomes everyone from all over NJ (and elsewhere). Coming from out of the county will cost you a bit more, but not much. If you live outside of Union County it is $4.00 for kids ($2.00 in county) and $6.00 for adults ($3.00 in county). This splash pad has every water feature a kid could ever need - from bigger twisty water slides, to a small dragon water slide. Also, water guns that you can shoot each other with, a pirate boat, water shooting up from the ground, and much more. My kids spent a little over 2 hours here and had an absolute blast. We've been here about 3 times and it never disappoints. Just be sure to bring some sort of shade covering. There isn't much cover at the splash pad so we usually bring our small beach tent with us. There is also a dry playground in the splash pad gated area where kids can play too. They have staff who help keep the kids safe and to make sure everyone goes down the water slides safe and sound. I highly recommend Wheeler Spray Park on a hot summer day.

This wasn't on my radar, but the historic site had a lot to offer. Even given that construction and…read moresome type of running event made access more difficult. There remains some active military presence in the area, though the fort itself is obsolete. There is an entry station which you can just drive in as a tourist, and a visitor center. The fort itself offers some majestic views; I found it a lot more interesting in this direction versus on the other side of the bridge. The architecture and history will attract some. While it isn't far off the highway, it is a relaxing break in an area where a lot of people will be doing some high-stress driving. And it's free!

I've been to Fort Wadsworth multiple times for running the NYC Marathon and Staten Island Half…read more This is where race day HQ is located. Its a nice park area large enough to accommodate the thousands of runners at these races along with event staff and volunteers. Other than races the grounds are a great area for a picnic, take in a walk, get in some terrific views of the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge, and explore the old military structures. The National Parks Service does a terrific job maintaining the grounds.

Just a lovely dog park with the ocean backdrop. A dog sitter a black away couldn't ask for more.read more

This park is absolutely beautiful! There are many things to do as well such as swings, jungle gym…read morefor kids, hockey rink, and basketball court. There is also a beautiful trail for walking. My favorite part is the dog park. Many people bring their dogs here to run around and play. The park also has a beach area which is nice. This park is very peaceful and clean as well. There's also a huge grass area where you can fly kites, have a picnic, etc. Tons of parking and also bathrooms are available!!!