In the deep south of Staten Island, this lush, more-than-300-acre green space is teeming with plant and animal life. Come and enjoy the narrow woodland trails, which can be hiked or biked. Read more.
In the deep south of Staten Island, this lush, more-than-300-acre green space is teeming with plant and animal life. Come and enjoy the narrow woodland trails, which can be hiked or biked. Read more.
Wander and take in the wilderness. When you’ve tired yourself out, plop down alongside the picturesque Loch (midpark between 102nd and 103rd Sts), a narrow stream dotted with five waterfalls. Read more.
A guide will set you up with a mount based on your skill level (no experience necessary). Climb into the saddle and ride along the hour-long amble that follows the Pelham Bay Park Bridle Path. Read more.
Thanks to massive restoration efforts, this 23-mile-long pastoral artery can stop onlookers in their tracks or inspire them to travel its length. There are 6 public launch spots for canoes and kayaks. Read more.
Skip the lengthy jaunts upstate and camp at this former airport field. The wooded grounds offer around 40 six-person sites, each with a picnic table and a fire pit for roasting s’mores. Read more.
Hike or bike through the old Vanderbilt Motor Parkway that runs through Cunningham and Alley Pond Parks, and take in a fascinating glimpse at the two parks’ history. Read more.
