Things To Do - Staten Island

Beautiful view of the Verrizano Bridge which can be seen from the Overlook in Fort Wadsworth.

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Looking for something to do This Week at Staten Island Unit?

Camping

Fort Wadsworth now offers urban camping. Experience our new camp ground site with the luxury of showers and restrooms. To reserve any of our seven sites log on to www.recreation.gov.

Beach Recreation

Great Kills Park offers a seasonal swimming beach, with a Beach Center and Lifeguards on duty from 10 AM to 5:45 PM daily from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day.

Rip currents are powerful currents of water flowing away from shore. Before you go to the beach, learn what you need to do to "Break the Grip of the Rip!"®

Fishing

Surf and shore fishing is available at Great Kills Park (718-987-6790) and Miller Field (718-351-6970). A $50 annual Parking Permit for fishing is required. Health Advice on Eating Fish You Catch: New York City Area (from the State of New York)

Biking

Biking is allowed at all Staten Island park sites, including the Multi-Use Path at Great Kills Park.

Sports

World War Veterans Park at Miller Field has numerous sports fields available by permit for soccer, football, baseball, softball, and cricket. Call 718-351-6970 for permit information. (Note: Ball fields at Great Kills Park are closed due to environmental concerns until further notice.)

Walking & Hiking

A paved and wheelchair-accessible Multi-Use Path begins at the entrance to Great Kills Park and extends 1.5 miles to the Beach Center, and is an excellent choice for walking, jogging and rollerblading.

Birding

Excellent birding is available along the bluffs and field of Fort Wadsworth, in the Swamp White Oak Forest at Miller Field and at Crooke's Point and along the shoreline at Great Kills Park.

Boating

Nichols Marina at Great Kills Park serves boaters visiting Great Kills Harbor. Their number is 718-351-8476.

A Boat Launch Ramp parking permit is available at World War Veterans Park at Miller Field [phone] & Great Kills Park [phone].

Picnicking

A group picnic area, available by permit, is located at World War Veterans Park at Miller Field. Call 718-351-6970.

Model Airplane Flying

Model Airplane Field is closed due to environmental concerns until further notice.

Gardening

A Community Garden is located at World War Veterans Park at Miller Field. Call 718-351-6970 for information on Garden Permits.

History

Exhibits on the history of Miller Field are on display at Building 26, open Wednesday - Friday from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. & Saturday - Sunday from 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Public Programs

Check the Staten Island Unit Program Guide for listings of ranger-led programs, or call 718-351-6970 for Miller Field or 718-987-6790 for Great Kills Park.