Wolfe's Pond Beach
A quieter Raritan Bay beach on Staten Island's South Shore, backed by woods and a pond in Wolfe's Pond Park.
A South Shore Staten Island park with tidal creek, salt marsh, beach frontage and a pier, known for its colony of purple martins in summer.
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Open daily; most NYC parks open 6 AM–1 AM
Free
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All ages.
Free
Open daily; most NYC parks open 6 AM–1 AM
91 Trenton Court, 10309, in Prince's Bay, Staten Island.
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A quieter Raritan Bay beach on Staten Island's South Shore, backed by woods and a pond in Wolfe's Pond Park.
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