Clay Pit Ponds State Park Preserve 
83 Nielsen Avenue
Staten Island, NY 10309
718-967-1976
https://parks.ny.gov/parks/166/details.aspx
State Park: Birding, Hike, Horse, Picnic, Walk
A 260-acre nature preserve near the southwest shore of Staten Island. It contains a variety of unique habitats, such as wetlands, ponds, sand barrens, spring-fed streams and woodlands. The preserve is managed to retain its unique ecology and to provide educational and recreational opportunities for people of all ages.