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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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Swimming only when lifeguards are on duty during the summer beach season (late May–early September); open year-round for walks
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Swimming only when lifeguards are on duty during the summer beach season (late May–early September); open year-round for walks
Wolfe's Pond Park, Holton Avenue, 10309, in Prince's Bay, Staten Island.
No. Wolfe's Pond Beach is outdoors, so plan for weather, sunscreen and water.
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