
Blue Heron Nature Center
4.8 (22)attraction
Explore Staten Island's woodlands through scenic pond trails, live animal exhibits, and programs led by park rangers.
Description




Inside the nature center, visitors find interactive exhibits and live displays of turtles, fish, and walking sticks. Outdoors, the surrounding park features a small playground, an open play area for young children, and five trails with views of Butterfly Pond and Spring Pond. The center also serves as a base for Urban Park Ranger programs, which range from educational activities to organized family camp days complete with campfires, s'mores, and guided night hikes.
Good to know
Indoor restrooms
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