First-ever Staten Island parks commissioner, who established Greenbelt, dies at 89

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Former Staten Island borough parks commissioner Joseph M. Curran, Jr., whose career shaped Staten ...

Staten Island parks volunteer opportunities: How to get involved in 2026

Upcoming events are scheduled for Greenbelt Native Plant Center and Historic Sylvan Grove Cemetery in January.
Gothamist

NYC Parks Department eyes new sports facility at Staten Island's Willowbrook Park

Years after they were closed, the tennis courts at Willowbrook Park on Staten Island are set to be replaced — but with what is yet to be determined. City officials are scouting ideas for “creative and ...
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A Sneak Peak into the new Freshkills Park on Staten Island with James Corner and the NYC Parks Department

Become a paid member to listen to this article Freshkills Park was open on Sunday for the Parks department’s annual “Sneak Peak” The Department of Parks & Recreation opened up 300 acres of the ...
Gotham Gazette

Does Staten Island Get Its Fair Share?

Staten Island parks see about half the funding of Queens’ while the borough has more park land, but many fewer residents. The island boasts the title of “ Greenest Borough,” having 113 city parks, ...