A 107-acre natural area on Staten Island's North Shore with ponds, wetlands and wooded trails on former industrial land.
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Open daily; most NYC parks open 6 AM–1 AM
Free
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Ages 5–17.
Free
Open daily; most NYC parks open 6 AM–1 AM
3418 Richmond Terrace, 10303, in Arlington, Staten Island.
No. Mariners Marsh Park is outdoors, so plan for weather, sunscreen and water.
A former landfill on Staten Island being transformed into a park nearly three times the size of Central Park. North Park, Schmul Park and the New Springville Greenway are open, and families can explore the interior grasslands and creeks on scheduled tours and programs.
A Staten Island Greenbelt park with a lake for catch-and-release fishing, playgrounds, trails and the Carousel for All Children, a fully accessible carousel.
Free ranger-led walks, wildlife watches and nature activities for families in Staten Island parks such as the Greenbelt and Blue Heron Park. Rangers teach kids to spot birds, identify trees, explore shorelines and learn outdoor skills, with seasonal events like wildlife festivals.
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