Beach and Marsh Walks on Staten Island

4.3 (239)

Mon – Sun, 06:00 – 01:00 (+1)

Tennyson Dr. bet. Hales Ave. and Wiman Ave., Staten Island, NY 10308

Crescent Beach Park on Tennyson Drive pairs wooded wetlands and a duck pond with a quiet stretch of beach. The moon shaped park comes in two separate segments, with a winding stream, a few benches, an off leash dog area and a play space for toddlers.

4.6 (188)

Mon – Sat, 06:00 – 21:00; Sun, 06:30 – 21:30

192-200 Buffalo St

Part of the Gateway National Recreation Area, this park on Great Kills Harbor sits between a beach and a marina. Trails give views of sailboats in the harbor, deer roam the grounds, and public astronomy nights run here.

4.5 (1,890)

Mon – Sun, 06:00 – 01:00 (+1)

3270 Hylan Blvd

Great Kills Park on Hylan Blvd spreads across four beaches, salt marshes and trails where deer and rabbits roam near Great Kills Harbor. Open lawns suit walks, runs and dog walks, a small playground has swings, and the shore brings a sea breeze.

4.6 (240)

Mon – Sun, 06:00 – 01:00 (+1)

Amboy Rd., Barclay Ave., Hylan Blvd. and Bertram Ave.

Blue Heron Park covers 217.54 acres of wetland trails, with a nature center and playgrounds. A hand sculpted heron greets visitors at the entrance, and the real four foot tall blue herons often wait at the edge of a pond or marsh.