Great Kills Park
4.5 (1,890)park
4.5 (1,890)A sprawling Staten Island waterfront park featuring quiet beaches, salt marshes, and trails where deer and rabbits roam.
Description
Positioned near Great Kills Harbor, this expansive greenspace sits just a short drive from the Hyland Boulevard shopping center. Along with its trails, the park features four beaches and open skies suited for quiet walks, running, and dog walking. While geese wander the lawns, families will find a small playground with swings. The grounds offer wide-open views of Staten Island alongside the cooling sea breeze.
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