The Clay Pit Ponds State Park Preserve is located on the southwest shore of Staten Island, and is home to a number of ecological habitats, including wetlands, sand barrens, and woodlands. A rich history within the 265-acre park includes evidence that it was once the home of the Lenapi Native Americans, early settlers from Europe, and the Free Blacks of Sandy Ground. Visitors to the park can explore its beautiful nature and also spend time at the Interpretive Center at Clay Pit Ponds. In the Interpretive Center, visitors can view educational exhibits about the park’s geology, ecology, and anthropological history.

83 Nielsen Ave, Staten Island, NY 10309, Phone: 718-967-1976

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