Conference House Park
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7455 Hylan Blvd Staten Island , NY 10307 United States
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Did you know? This is known as the site of failed peace talks in 1776 between Benjamin Franklin, John Adams and Edward Rutledge of the Continental Army and the British to avert the Revolutionary War .
Located at the southernmost point of NY State . This expansive park has trails , a 2.5 mile beach , historic buildings , and more. One of Staten Island's Kayak Launch Points. Try to find the South Pole !
Great park built around the historical Conference House ! Amazing views of New Jersey and the waterways surrounding the island , pack a lunch and have a quiet place for a picnic .
In 1776 British Admiral Howe called a peace conference here in an effort to end the revolution. The talks failed when Howe couldn’t offer independence, and the war lasted seven more years.
Site of a historic peace treaty attempt during the Revolutionary War . There are reenactments every year. Also, over 200 acres of parkland and trails to explore.
Stroll along the beach with your beloved while the sun shines, and enjoy views of the Raritan Bay from the romantically lit pavilion after the sun sets.
In 1776, Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, and Edward Rutledge unsuccessfully negotiated with Lord Howe to end the Revolutionary War at Conference House. Read more
The Staten Island Peace Conference was held here on Sept 11, 1776, which unsuccessfully attempted to end the American Revolutionary War . It's the only pre-Revolutionary house still surviving in NYC.
The view , the running paths, and the beach .
It's haunted. I attended a seance there years ago. A very cool place to visit.
Nice park with significant historical buildings .
Only surviving pre-Revolutionary War manor house in New York City ; site of unsuccessful peace conference in 1776
Historic Conference House is open Fri-Sun, 1-4pm from April-December. Admission is $3 for adults & $2 for students and seniors.
Visit NYC’s South Pole ! Look out at the water at Conference House Park, the southernmost point in New York City ! Read more
The views are beautiful
Great trails
Tienes que visitarla. Las vistas son geniales y la historia mas
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The newly renovated kids playgrounds are really cool - there is a pirate ship, lighthouse, Staten island ferry and more - Felix Grushevsky
Beautiful park! Ample parking and there is a beach inside the park too! - Alan-Arthur Aurelia
Love this park, especially in the summer. Do not forget to bring all the beach essentials and some sunscreen, and you're all set for a perfect day outside of the city's hustle and bustle! - New York Habitat
Freshkills Park will be 2,200 acres which will be almost 3 times the size of Central Park and the largest park developed in NYC in over 100 years. The site used to be the world's largest landfill. - City of New York
Under lockdown - Steve Risley
Had a great time cleaning the beach over the summer of 2012. - Stacy Weaver
Category Landmarks and Outdoors » Park
Place United States » New York » Staten Island » Tottenville