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major park
Great Kills Park
by National Park Service
Great Kills
Photo: nps.gov
About Great Kills Park
A Gateway National Recreation Area park on Staten Island's South Shore with a beach, marina, nature trails and ball fields. Families walk out to Crooke's Point for views of the harbor and shorebirds.
- Part of Gateway National Recreation Area
- Beach and trails
- Crooke's Point
- Address
- Hylan Boulevard, 10306
- Website
- nps.gov
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Weekly schedule
Open daily; hours vary by season
Cost
Free
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Questions parents ask about Great Kills Park
What ages is Great Kills Park best for?
All ages.
How much does Great Kills Park cost?
Free
What are the hours for Great Kills Park?
Open daily; hours vary by season
Where is Great Kills Park?
Hylan Boulevard, 10306, in Great Kills, Staten Island.
Is Great Kills Park indoors?
No. Great Kills Park is outdoors, so plan for weather, sunscreen and water.
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