Clove Lakes Park

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