Greenbelt Nature Center
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501 Brielle Ave (Rockland Ave) Staten Island , NY 10314 United States
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Fall Foliage: Stroll through one of the last undisturbed forests in the city , where oak, hickory , beech, maple , tulip and even rare species of fern, boldly color the park during this season.
Given the almost 3,000 acres that make up the Greenbelt, it’s easy to find a spot that makes you feel hundreds of miles away from the city , all while taking in the changing leaves. Read more
This 2,800-acre nature preserve offers approximately 35 miles of hiking trails . There are stretches where the sounds of passing cars are replaced by birdcalls and all you can see is green. Read more
Discover Staten Island’s vast preserves of natural spaces on the 4-mile Red Trail that crosses over Buck’s Hollow, Heyerdahl Hill , the northern edge of LaTourette golf course and Lighthouse Hill . Read more
More than three times the size of Central Park ! Miles of trails for hikers of all levels. Start at the Nature Center and forget you're in NYC.
Before setting off on the 35 miles of trails in the Greenbelt system, it's worth paying a visit to the staffed nature center, which has maps and information on programs and activities. Read more
Make sure you wear long pants, long sleeve shirts and have tons of bug spray with you when you're here in the summer! Awesome but confusing trail though :) (if you do not have a map with you ;))
Winner of Best Urban Hike in the Village Voice 2011 Best Of issue! Read up on some of the ghost stories in the area before you go.
Greenbelt Tree Tots : Join us for a dynamic exploration of the forest . Through hands-on activities, observations, finger-plays, games, and stories, children will become familiar with the sights and s
This looks like an incredible place to go hiking ! Seems to be a true hidden gem !
Do Oil and Water Mix? : United Nations Day is also great day to celebrate the International Year of Biodiversity. In light of recent events , let’s investigate how oil affects waterfowl and b
Growing Up Green : A display of oil paintings by local artist Mildred Piccinini. According to Mildred, “Painting is speaking with colors,” and her paintings certainly open up a conversati
bathrooms at the visitor center
The adult art classes !
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Clay Pit Ponds State Park Preserve is a participant in Parks & Trails New York's I Love My Park Day! Find more information by visiting www.ptny.org. - Parks & Trails New York
Nice park, also nice to bring your dog's around the trails to take in mother nature and run around with your doggy. - Eddie
Category Landmarks and Outdoors » Hiking Trail
Place United States » New York » Staten Island » New Springville