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A South Shore Staten Island park that combines a Raritan Bay beach with woods, a freshwater pond, playgrounds and trails, making it an easy mix of beach and nature day.
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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
Wolfe's Pond Park, 10312, in Prince's Bay, Staten Island.
No. Wolfe's Pond Park is outdoors, so plan for weather, sunscreen and water.
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