Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation

Learn about a new plant or animal each week during this indoor play group. Story time starts at 10:30 am followed by a short hike at 11:00 am, weather permitting. Best for ages 0-3.

Create a holiday wreath using fresh greens. Best for pre-teens and adults. RSVP by calling 718-605-3970 x201. Fee of $15 cash/check for materials.

Learn about a new plant or animal each week during this indoor play group. Story time starts at 10:30 am followed by a short hike at 11:00 am, weather permitting. Best for ages 0-3.

Staten Island OutLOUD presents The Big Read for the National Endowment for the Arts featuring Kelly Link's whimsical short stories, "Pretty Monsters." What mysteries lurk in the forest? Best for ages 7 and up. For more information, please visit www.statenislandoutloud.org.  

Learn about a new plant or animal each week during this indoor play group. Story time starts at 10:30 am followed by a short hike at 11:00 am, weather permitting. Best for ages 0-3.

Learn about a new plant or animal each week during this indoor play group. Story time starts at 10:30 am followed by a short hike at 11:00 am, weather permitting. Best for ages 0-3.

Learn about a new plant or animal each week during this indoor play group. Story time starts at 10:30 am followed by a short hike at 11:00 am, weather permitting. Best for ages 0-3.

Owning reptiles and amphibians as pets goes beyond the scope of owning any furry or feathery animals. The goal of this hands-on workshop is to help narrow down which pet is right for you, how to obtain a healthy pet of your choice, and provide it with the correct type of terrarium/vivarium.

Learn about a new plant or animal each week during this indoor play group. Story time starts at 10:30 am followed by a short hike at 11:00 am, weather permitting. Best for ages 0-3.

Create paper using recycled materials! Best for ages 5 and up. RSVP by calling 718-605-3970 x201.

Come hike our trails and learn how to spend time outdoors responsibly through the 7 principles of Leave No Trace, a nationally recognized set of principles for camping and hiking which ensure the health and wellbeing of the forest! Best for ages 10 and up.

Learn about a new plant or animal each week during this indoor play group. Story time starts at 10:30 am followed by a short hike at 11:00 am, weather permitting. Best for ages 0-3.

Trick-or-treat on our trails! Wear a costume to this family-friendly event. Best for ages 5 and up; this program includes a mile hike.

Learn about a new plant or animal each week during this indoor play group. Story time starts at 10:30 am followed by a short hike at 11:00 am, weather permitting. Best for ages 0-3.

Join us for our 5th annual fall festival! Celebrate the beauty of fall with these fun activities: pumpkin carving, apple bobbing, fall family photos, live animals, crafts, games, live music, face painting, guided hikes, scarecrow building (bring old clothes), and more! Free entry and parking; nominal fees apply, cash only please.

Learn about a new plant or animal each week during this indoor play group. Story time starts at 10:30 am followed by a short hike at 11:00 am, weather permitting. Best for ages 0-3.

Learn about a new plant or animal each week during this indoor play group. Story time starts at 10:30 am followed by a short hike at 11:00 am, weather permitting. Best for ages 0-3.

Help us keep our Park healthy by picking up litter from our trails. Citizens' Climate Lobby works to empower citizens to connect with and influence their members of Congress to spread the idea that each one of us can address climate change. Best for ages 8 and up. RSVP by calling 718-605-3970 x201.

Learn about a new plant or animal each week during this indoor play group. Story time starts at 10:30 am followed by a short hike at 11:00 am, weather permitting. Best for ages 0-3.