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PARK FACT:
New York City once contained 224,000 acres of freshwater wetland; only 2,000 acres remain in the city today, some of which are in Clove Lakes Park.
Clove Lakes Park
Forest Ave., Victory Blvd., bet. Clove Rd. and Brookside Ave., Royal Oak Rd.
Staten Island
Directions: Google Maps | MTA Trip Planner
Acres: 193.42
Highlights
A Bird Named Goldilocks
This whimsical, intimate bronze sculpture was created by Staten Island artist Anne Marie McDonnell and installed in 1995. McDonnell received a BA in Fine Arts from the… Read More
Freshwater Wetlands in New York City - Clove Lakes Park
New York City once contained 224,000 acres of freshwater wetland. This valuable ecosystem can slow erosion, prevent flooding by retaining storm waters, filter and… Read More
Leeseberg Perennial Garden
This garden honors Doctor Norbert H. Leeseberg (1930-1995), an educator and community activist in Staten Island. The oldest of ten children, Leeseberg left home at age… Read More
Monarch Butterflies in New York City - Clove Lakes Park
The monarch butterfly ( Danaus plexippus ) may seem to be one of the most delicate creatures alive. But despite its frail appearance, every year the monarch makes a long… Read More
