Beaches, Pools & Sprinkler Parks in Staten Island
When the summer heats up, families need ways to cool down. Sure, you can hide out in the air conditioning all day long, but where’s the fun in that? With a plethora of pools, beaches, and sprinkler parks across the Island, Staten Islanders do not need to travel far for relief on a hot day. So grab your swimsuits and head out for some fun in the sun! Below you will find a comprehensive list of free outdoor pools, sandy beaches, and parks with sprinkler systems in our area where your family can have a splashing good time, all summer long!
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Staten Island Beaches
Cedar Grove Beach
Oakwood, Staten Island
Another small and tranquil beach on the Island’s South Shore, this one features playgrounds and lots of natural areas to explore.
Franklin D. Roosevelt Boardwalk and Beach
Midland Beach and South Beach, Staten Island
Features a 2.5-mile boardwalk, barbecue areas, playgrounds, basketball courts, soccer fields, baseball fields, and kayak and canoe launch sites.
Gateway National Recreation Area: Great Kills Park
Great Kills, Staten Island
This beach area has a multi-use path, fishing areas, a marina, and a boat launch. Plus, ranger-led programs are offered throughout the year.
Wolfe’s Pond Park Beach
Prince’s Bay, Staten Island
A small and calm beach located on the Island’s South Shore, it features a beautiful water view, sandy shores, and picnic tables.
Staten Island Pools
Faber Pool
Faber Pool and Park, Faber Street, and Richmond Terrace
Pools On-Site: Outdoor Intermediate Pool
Located by the Staten Island waterfront, this outdoor pool includes a park with playgrounds, basketball courts, and a skate park.
General Douglas Pool
General Douglas MacArthur Park, Jefferson St., and Seaver Ave.
Pools On-Site: Outdoor Mini Pool
In addition to the mini pool, the park has baseball fields, basketball courts, and handball courts. Want to cool off without going swimming? The park also has spray showers for kids to run through.
Lyons Pool
Pier 6 and Victory Blvd.
Pools On-Site: Outdoor Olympic Pool
This aquatic facility is a swimmer’s delight, whether you’re a trained athlete, recreational swimmer or just want to relax in the water.
Maggie Howard Pool
Rev. Dr. Maggie Howard Playground, Tompkins Ave., between Hill and Broad Streets
Pools On-Site: Outdoor Mini Pool
In addition to the pool, the park has playgrounds, baseball fields, basketball and handball courts, and spray showers on-site.
PS 46 Playground Pool
Old Town Playground, Parkinson Avenue, and Kramer Street
Pools On-Site: Outdoor Mini Pool
This mini pool is located at the Old Town Playground. When not splashing around in the pool, visitors can use baseball fields, basketball and handball courts, and spray showers.
Tottenville Pool
Hylan Blvd. and Joline Ave.
Pools On-Site: Outdoor Intermediate Pool, Outdoor Wading Pool
There are two pools at this site. One is 60 feet wide, 75 feet long, and 3 1/2 feet deep. The smaller “kiddie pool” is a 24-foot square that’s 1 1/2 feet deep.
West Brighton Pool
CPL. Thompson Park, Henderson Avenue, between Broadway and Chappel Street
Pools On-Site: Outdoor Intermediate Pool, Outdoor Wading Pool
There are two pools at this site. Plus, the park has baseball, soccer, and football fields, a playground, and running tracks.
Staten Island Sprinkler Parks
Austin J. McDonald Playground
Forest Ave., Myrtle Ave., Broadway, N. Burgher Ave.
Christopher J. Igneri Playground
Schmidts La., Manor Rd. and Laguardia Ave.
Clove Lakes Park
Forest Ave., Victory Blvd., bet. Clove Rd. and Brookside Ave., Royal Oak Rd.
Cottages Hill New Brighton Park
Arnold St. to Prospect Ave. bet. Harvard Ave and Clyde Pl.
De Matti Park
Tompkins Ave., bet. Chestnut St. and Shaughnessy La.
E.M.T. Christopher J. Prescott Playground
Edith Ave. at Irvington St.
Franklin D. Roosevelt Boardwalk and Beach
Ft. Wadsworth To Miller Field, Fr Capodanno Blvd.
Gen. Douglas MacArthur Park
Dongan Hills Ave. and Jefferson St.
Gerard P. Dugan Playground
Mill Rd. to Weed Ave. bet. Tysens La. and Isernia Ave.
Great Kills Veterans Playground
Hillcrest Ave., N/o Highmount Rd.
Greencroft Playground
Greencroft Ave. bet. Ainsworth Ave. and Redgrave Ave.
Jennifer’s Playground
Jules Dr., Elson Ct., Regis Dr.
John E. White Park
High St., Lyman Ave., Bay St. and Summer St.
Levy Playground
Jewett Ave. and Castleton Ave.
Lieutenant John H. Martinson Playground
Preston Ave. bet. Koch Blvd. and Osborne St.
Lopez Playground
Palma Dr. bet. Targee St. and Oder Ave.
Lt. Lia Playground
Wall St. bet. St Marks Pl. and Belmont Pl.
Lyons Pool
Murray Julbert Ave. bet. Victory Blvd. and Hannah St.
Mahoney Playground
Beechwood Ave., Crescent Ave. and Jersey St.
Markham Playground
Willowbrook Pkwy., Forest Ave. to Houston St.
Midland Playground
Lincoln Ave., Mason Ave., Midland Ave., Poultney St.
Naples Playground
Targee St, Stanwich St. Rome Ave.
Old Town Playground
Parkinson Ave. at Kramer St.
Rev. Dr. Maggie Howard Playground
Tompkins Ave., Broad St. and Hill St.
Silver Lake Park
Victory Blvd., Clove Rd., Forest Ave.
Terrace Playground
Foote Ave., Howard Ave., Martha St., Clove Rd.
Wolfe’s Pond Park
Holton Ave., Chisolm St., Luten Ave., Arbutus Ave. and Raritan Bay
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