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.

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.

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.

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

I was there yesterday with my parents hoping the flowers will be in full bloom. I guss because of…read morethe cold it's taking little longer . Hopefully in 2 weeks it should look spring in the park . Adding some new pictures also .

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 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.

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.

It's a pretty cool and fun park.,... Have gone there with my girlfriend many times.... Usually…read moredrove by mostly

Came here for the first time this weekend. This park is super huge. On my way passing the bridge to…read morecrossover to the bike trail for the water view of the Verrazano bridge by the benches, and passed by a kiddie playground. It was such a peaceful vibe. Some people were exercising, some were fishing, some were just relaxing and enjoying the view. It was a nice walk, I definitely recommend you pay it a visit.

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 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.

Came to the waterpark for my niece bday. The park is clean and gets plenty of sun. Cute small…read morewaterslides and water sprays everywhere!!! They allow you to bring food and lay blankets of the grass! Great day to bring the kids for a fun in the sun day and to wear them out lol! Its a county park so u have to pay a small fee at the gate. Under $10

Very nice location. I was able to visit for the 2025 5 boro bike tour event. Great views of the…read moreVerrazano bridge. Next time I visit SI, I will plan to explore Fort Wadsworth better. Alot of information surrounding Fort Wadsworth.

Before artillery and ordinance became too powerful, coastal defenses were a critical part of…read morenational war efforts to protect our young cities from naval bombardment. The Narrows dividing Upper and Lower New York Bay were the best spot to position those military efforts and the Fort Wadsworth complex on northeastern Staten Island was selected to build those primary fortifications. As we know, the British occupied New York City and Staten Island early in the Revolutionary War. The Reds were aware of the value of this locale, but did not fear the fledgling American Navy. It was not until after independence that our weak central government began to take steps to utilize the area for defense of what became our most important harbor. First sandstone, later granite, were set to allow over 200 cannon to be placed facing the lower harbor to repel invaders. The War of 1812 and the Civil War saw the most activity and growth, until Fort Wadsworth was the largest and most formidable redoubt on the Atlantic seaboard. By the early 20th Century coastal defenses were no longer relevant due to the firepower on ships and the birth of the modern Air Force. Today, the fort has been decommissioned and become part of the Gateway National Recreation Area run by the National Park Service. The 226 acres bracketing the north end of the Verrazano Bridge is now a great place to walk, explore the old naval station and see a spectacular view of Lower Manhattan from the promontory facing Upper New York Harbor that sits directly under the bridge. This whole stretch of eastern Staten Island is mostly deserted in winter, making an ideal time to visit and allow your imagination to run wild with how different this spot was earlier in our national history. I have driven over the VNB hundreds of times, remarked on the fantastic view of city and harbor from the steel span, but never realized Fort Wadsworth was there beneath me. I guess getting onto the Belt Parkway required all my attention. Now that I know and have visited its historic granite walls, I will at the very least acknowledge its stony presence and tip my cap in passing to thank all who served there in defense of our young nation.

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!!!

I came here to explore and clear my head on my lunch break, and just how in the world did I not…read moreknow about this place before??? My little hike started with balancing on stones to cross a small creek and then locating the entrance to the trails in a local neighborhood. This was followed by an excellent, very steep, heart-pumping climb to the top of the "mountain". After about another 1/2 a mile I came to the LaTourette Golf Course and cut across a small parking lot. In the next leg of the hike, I encountered many deer, robins, woodpeckers, big blue jays. bright red cardinals & squirrels. There was a section of the park which turned out to be burned down, I am not even sure if the FDNY is aware of this. I really enjoyed the solace of this place and the way the birds sings and calls echo throughout the forest. There are large trees, some of the largest I have seen on Staten Island. Please be aware of the abundance of poison ivy - stick to the trail!

Acres and acres of woods, miles of trails. It's nestled in the center of Staten Island but gives…read moreyou a great feel of what it all looked like before civilization came along.