Clove Lakes Park
A 193-acre Staten Island park with a chain of lakes, rowboat rentals in season, woodland trails and a playground, right next to the Staten Island Zoo.
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A Staten Island park wrapped around a reservoir-lake with walking loops, a playground and wooded hillsides.
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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
927 Victory Boulevard, 10301, in Silver Lake, Staten Island.
No. Silver Lake Park is outdoors, so plan for weather, sunscreen and water.
A 193-acre Staten Island park with a chain of lakes, rowboat rentals in season, woodland trails and a playground, right next to the Staten Island Zoo.
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