Tom Crimmins Realty Blog - Parks

The Staten Island Zoo

All about the Staten Island Zoo:

The Staten Island Zoo is an 8 acre suburban zoo in the West New Brighton section of Staten Island. The zoo is open all year, with the exception of Christmas, New Year's Day and Thanksgiving. The Staten Island Zoo (also known as Barrett Park) can be traced back to three Staten Island War Heroes; Major Clarence Barrett, Colonel Richard Penn Smith, and Colonel Edward Harden. In the 1800, this area was home to many high ranking military officers who owned stately estates on Clove Road such as Colonel Smith and Colonel Harden.

The Staten Island Zoo was built on the grounds of Colonel Edward Harden. Colonel Harden and his wife Julia moved into 614 Broadway on Staten Island in 1908, where they resided in what would…

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The Carousel in Willowbrook Park

Popular Attraction Located in Staten Island Park:

There are many popular attractions located in Staten Island. One of the main attractions located in a popular Staten Island Park is a Carousel. This Carousel is located at Willowbrook Park.

Within the Staten Island Greenbelt, Willowbrook Park is a recreational area in Staten Island. There are baseball grounds, playgrounds, and a 5-acre lake in the 164-acre public park. You can view the old Staten Island Hotel from the park. However the popular attraction was inaugurated in 1999.

The Carousel is open to the public for 2.50 for a single ride or 45 dollars for 20 rides. There are 51 different wooden figures that have the theme of endangered species, mythical beasts, and regular carousel…

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Activites for Kids on Staten Island

Kid Friendly Places to Visit:

Staten Island has many different activities for all kids all across the island. Activities range from the museum to even indoor arcades, to even the zoo. Staten Island is filled with a plethora of activities for your kids, nieces, nephews and even grandkids to enjoy.

The Staten Island Museum has many different activities for young children. The different exhibits that are displayed are entertaining for all ages. The Staten Island Museum is one of the oldest museums in the entire New York City. Located in Snug Harbor Cultural Center and Botanical Garden, this is a must see place. This extremely old museum was founded in 1881 and is celebrating its 140th year. The Staten Island Museum contains an abundance of exhibits…

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Places to Hike on Staten Island

Favorite Places to Hike on Staten Island:

The activity of taking lengthy walks, especially in a rural or forest setting is what is known as a hike. Staten Island is home to many trails to take a scenic walk and look at the beauty that Staten Island has to offer. Some trails vary from the Greenbelt Conservancy to High Rock Park and many more with different paths that make you want to visit over and over again.

One of the most popular hiking trails on Staten Island is the Greenbelt Conservancy. The Greenbelt Conservancy has many different trails all throughout that are highly populated. A trail named Paulo’s Peak named after Thomas A. Paulo (1947-2020), the first Greenbelt Administrator and creator of the Greenbelt Conservancy, who subsequently…

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Tourist Views from the Staten Island Ferry

Views from the Ferry:

The Staten Island Ferry is a passenger ferry service run by NYC’s Department of Transportation. It is a free way to travel between the boroughs of Manhattan and Staten Island. The ferry travels a single route around New York Harbor for 5.2 miles in roughly 15-20 minutes on average. The ferry is located in St. George of Staten Island and travels to Whitehall of Manhattan. The Staten Island Ferry is not necessarily only used by tourists as it is also used by commuters but there are still beautiful views that can be caught during the ride.

While traveling on the Staten Island Ferry, there are many tourist views that can be spotted during the ride. Traveling on the Ferry gives the people the opportunity to see the skyline of…

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Deere Park

A Trail to Checkout on Staten Island:

With this beautiful weather still around before the cool months come around, Deere Park is a sight to go checkout. It is a popular nature preserve located in Staten Island, NY. This park is located near Todt Hill Rd and Ocean Terrace. The park provides a very scenic and tranquil trail.

The nature preserve is a large wooded area that consists of a greenbelt trail. Discover this 6.0-mile out-and-back track close to New York City. It typically takes 2 hours and 22 minutes to accomplish this trip, which is thought of as being simple. Although this route is well-liked for birdwatching, hiking, and jogging, you may still find some peace and quiet during the slower periods of the day. Throughout the Deere Park,…

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Staten Island Dog Parks

Dog Parks to Visit Here on Staten Island:

If you are a pet owner and dog lover, over the five boroughs of New York have 50 dog parks scattered around in different neighborhoods. Staten Island is home to many dogs and 10 parks that are dog friendly. From the South Shore to the North Shore we have plenty.

Some of the main dog parks that are located on the South Shore of Staten Island include the Crescent Beach Park, Wolfe’s pond park, Long Pond Park, Conference House Dog Park, Ida court playground, and Bloomingdale Park. All of these previously stated dog parks are located near Great Kills, Eltingville, Arden Heights, and Tottenville. Most of the South Shore dog parks are highly rated and you should let your canine loose for some fun!

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Weekend Activites in Staten Island

What to do here on Staten Island:

Whether you live on Staten Island or are willing to take the ferry down for the weekend, there are a bunch of activities to do on the weekends with friends and family or even alone.

One activity that can be done on the weekend is visiting the Staten Island Museum. This museum contains modern art and natural history exhibits all through this physicality. The Staten Island Museum is the only public interest museum still operating in New York City and the oldest cultural institution on Staten Island. The Staten Island Museum was established in 1881 by fourteen of the earliest "environmental activists" in New York City and is home to artifacts and specimens dating from prehistoric to modern times. The Staten Island…

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Golf Courses on Staten Island

About Golf Courses Located Here on the Island:

Golf is a heavily played sport on Staten Island. Staten Island has many golf courses all across the Island to learn more about each one keep reading

La Tourette Golf Course is a highly recommended course located on Richmond Hill Road. This golf course goes back all the way from 1836 and is part of Staten Island’s Greenbelt. End of May sees the yearly New York City Amateur Championship, while June sees The March of Dimes Celebrity Charity Event. This 6708-yard, par-72 course maintains a high standard to guarantee that your experience is nothing short of exceptional. It offers vistas of undulating hills and valleys as well as the charming establishment of Richmond Town. La Tourette also has the…

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Beach Cleanups And Why They Are So Important

Why are Beach Cleanups Important? 

Have you ever wondered what happens to the trash that is left on the beach? Sometimes it stays there for a while, but most of the time it is harming animals living in the oceans and beaches. When the trash that we leave behind on the beach gets into our oceans, animals can easily mistake the vast amount of trash as their certain food source. An example of this action is with sea turtles because when a sea turtle sees a plastic bag floating around in the ocean, they might mistake it for a jellyfish and then swallowing it as a whole. This can be extremely harmful to the sea turtles because eating that plastic bag is bad for their health. The plastic bag can prevent the sea turtles from eating anymore, thus, cause it to…

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