Staten Island Outdoors
Published 10/06/2020
One of NYC's greenest boroughs, Staten Island is full of parks, woodlands, beaches and other spots for outdoor recreation.
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Staten Island Greenbelt
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501 Brielle Ave.
Spend time outdoors at one of New York City's best-kept secrets, the Staten Island Greenbelt—a network of lush parks, wetlands, open meadows and hiking trails. Take some moments out of your hike to try bird-watching.
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Greenbelt Nature Center
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700 Rockland Ave.
Within the Greenbelt, the nature center is a good spot to learn about the park’s history, geography, flora and fauna.
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South Beach
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Father Capodanno Blvd
One of Staten Island’s most popular summer destinations is South Beach, which has a 2.5-mile boardwalk backing up its sandy shoreline.
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Ocean Breeze Pier
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625 Father Capodanno Boulevard
The fishing pier provides a place for recreation, as does a park geared toward seniors that features checkerboard tables, bocce courts and plenty of benches.