Dina V.
10/28/2022
I recommend Clay Pit Ponds nature center for the amazing, AMAZING, children's programming. They hold Tot Time Tuesdays with a read aloud and activity. Just a few weeks ago they had a Harvest...
Clay Pit Ponds State Park Preserve
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2351 Veterans Rd W # W
Staten Island, NY 10309
Clay Pit Ponds State Park Preserve in Staten Island, NY is a nature lover's paradise, offering miles of trails that wind through meadows, forests, wetlands, and streams, leading to the picturesque Sharrotts Pond. Visitors can explore the park's rich history, including the stories of the Lenape, the Free Blacks of Sandy Ground, clay-miners, and organic farmer Herbert Gericke, through interactive exhibits and educational programs at the Clay Pit Ponds Interpretive Center. The center also features live animals, a touch discovery station, and a children's activity area, providing a fun and educational experience for all ages.
With free admission and programs for schools, youth organizations, and the general public, Clay Pit Ponds State Park Preserve is a must-visit destination for those looking to connect with nature, learn about local history, and enjoy outdoor activities in a beautiful setting.
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5.07 reviews
Dan D.
1/17/2023
This was literally and figuratively a walk in the woods! Staten Island has a state park right within the middle of Staten Island! It's a really large piece of property, approximately 280 acres,...
Bonnie B.
10/7/2021
Yesterday I went for a hike through this park. You need a map unless you're lucky enough to be with people who know the trails. I was lucky! When you first drive up there is parking. There is a...
Nadia Z.
6/28/2015
Parks don't move, you know. Preserves stay, if we manage to keep thy intact. But yet, somehow, ylp managed to screw'up old listing for this one... And while park did not move, listing did. So, I...
Dominik D.
2/18/2017
Really pretty and peaceful Park that's easy to miss unless you're looking for it. Beautiful human and horse trails that intersect without causing much chaos. Strongly recommend locals to get...
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