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nature center
Clay Pit Ponds State Park Preserve
by NY State Parks
Charleston
About Clay Pit Ponds State Park Preserve
A 260-acre state preserve of ponds, wetlands, sandy barrens and woodland on Staten Island's west shore. The interpretive center has wildlife specimens and runs free nature walks, pond studies, bird walks and Tot Time for little ones.
- Free interpretive center programs
- Tot Time for toddlers
- Pond ecology and bird walks
- Address
- 2351 Veterans Road West, 10309
- Phone
- (718) 967-1976
- Website
- parks.ny.gov
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Weekly schedule
| Monday | — |
| Tuesday | 8:30 AM – 5 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:30 AM – 5 PM |
| Thursday | 8:30 AM – 5 PM |
| Friday | 8:30 AM – 5 PM |
| Saturday | 8:30 AM – 5 PM |
| Sunday | 12 PM – 4:30 PM |
Park sunrise–sunset daily; interpretive center Tue–Sat 8:30–5, Sun 12–4:30
Cost
Free
Plan a visit
Open Tue–Sun. Pick a date to add it to your plans.
Questions parents ask about Clay Pit Ponds State Park Preserve
What ages is Clay Pit Ponds State Park Preserve best for?
Ages 2–14.
How much does Clay Pit Ponds State Park Preserve cost?
Free
What are the hours for Clay Pit Ponds State Park Preserve?
Sunday: 12 PM–4:30 PM · Tuesday: 8:30 AM–5 PM · Wednesday: 8:30 AM–5 PM · Thursday: 8:30 AM–5 PM · Friday: 8:30 AM–5 PM · Saturday: 8:30 AM–5 PM. Park sunrise–sunset daily; interpretive center Tue–Sat 8:30–5, Sun 12–4:30
Where is Clay Pit Ponds State Park Preserve?
2351 Veterans Road West, 10309, in Charleston, Staten Island.
Is Clay Pit Ponds State Park Preserve indoors?
Yes. Clay Pit Ponds State Park Preserve is indoors, so it works on rainy or cold days.
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