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    Clove Lakes Park

    4.5 (51 reviews)

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    Nancy H.

    Pretty park that was super fun and relaxing to walk through. We decided to walk around the lake and look at the wildlife. We saw cranes, ducks, turtles, and fish. And also some rats in the bushes LOL. Reminds me of central park vibes even though it is smaller. Would come back here if i was ever in staten island and wanted to go on a relaxing walk!

    Amany C.

    This park is a amazing place to spend good time with family U can walk and enjoy the nature

    Luke L.

    Beautiful park with plenty of trails and space. Walked my dog and it was the perfect length.

    Kathrine Z.

    I did not know Staten Island could look so pretty and scenic!! Went for a walk on a fall afternoon and omg the leaves and wildlife were insane - so nice and feels like you are somewhere outside of Staten Island!!

    Lucia R.

    One of my favorite parks in Staten Island. There is so much you can do here and the scenery it's just beautiful.

    Nadia Z.

    Clove Lake park is impressive, it spans all the way from Victory to Forest. With 3 connected lakes, walking bridges and hiking trails, barbecue areas, play fields, boating, ice skating ring and even restaurant on ground, it is vast area to explore. There are plenty of benches to sit and enjoy the views. I love strolling down along park side on Royal Oaks Rd, and walking hiking trail to the lakes from there. Clove Lakes park is Forever Wild site, and will forever remains in it's beauty.

    This is a great blue heron. It's pretty tall and cool to see it stride across the water slow motion.
    Moni W.

    Clove Lakes Park will always have a place in my heart where nostalgia hits me in the feels. I loved the great fresh air, cleanliness, and the amazing view. It's actually a pretty long walk, but it's better to go on a good sunny day than when it gets late out. However it's connected to the SI cemetery when you walk further down, so go early if you want to walk all the way down. The boat rowing isn't bad either. Waters are still and you can hear nature make its call. There's this one great blue heron that strides across the lake while Canadian geese or ducks swim across the pond in groups. Do be careful of the trail though; bugs and debris/mud might seep into your shoes. This is a good place to relax, jog, fish, or play ball. There's a nearby restaurant docked near the boating area. I might go try that place next when it's not late.

    Leia chillin at the park
    Louise R.

    This park is extremely peaceful, as long as you don't go when I bring my foster dog Pepita who barks maniacally at bicycles, other dogs, and birds. Im rehabilitating her so I apologize in advance if we see you. And yet, people were very gracious and tolerant. The weather was gorgeous, and therefore there was moderate space to park on martling. My friend and I parked two lawn chairs on the top of a hill and camped there for a bit to sun. I've walked the trail before and it's lovely. The lake, the trees, the well kept up lawn all make this one of the most relaxing places on the island. Now that I know where to find parking more easily, I will spend a lot more time here. In addition, lots of dogs are brought here to walk and people do a great job of cleaning up after their dogs which shows the residents care about preserving the cleanliness of this park.

    Amanda B.

    We decided to stop here en route to a friend's house in jersey to stretch our legs and get our pup a little exercise. We easily found street parking and headed in to explore the trails. There are paved trails as well as dirt paths which gives a lot of different options and combinations. We saw lots of folks walking, running, with strollers, with dogs, with kids, and more. The trails were quiet but felt safe as you would run into people from time to time. Most of the trails we explored were shady which was great and might be good to know for some folks. We also checked out the lake and the bridge over it looked to be a popular spot to do some fishing or take some pictures. Many of the trails near the lake and creek have bridges so you can pass easily over the sides. The trails were very well maintained and there were trash receptacles and poop bag stations at many of the trail entrances. In addition to exploring the trails, we also saw people bring food and drinks for picnics as well as lawn games to play with friends or family...lots of great open space to enjoy here!

    Foot bridge
    Kristofor N.

    My second time at the park. This time we did the row boats. Here is a free tip for all of you stay away from Sunday afternoon it's packed with people who bring a million children with them. Go on a Saturday. We waited about 30 mins for a boat and all they had were row boats because all the paddle boats were broken. They had one guy work the whole thing alone. Trying to get the people in the boay, collect money, and run the snack shop. Poor guy worked very hard. He even had to run the out because a family got stuck in the water. We took the other direction and under the bridge. It was peaceful. There was a turtle hanging out, but the water looked nasty and there was so many huge tree branches. The price was cheap, 15 dollars for an hour. Just be prepared to wait and the boats are kinda nasty. Hats off to the guy who worked Sunday you my man get 5 stars.

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    9 years ago

    Best park in staten island. They have biking, boating ,hiking, sports area, kids area, and really nice restaurant.

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    Beautiful park! My friend and I took her daughter to the swings, and we walked a few laps around the park. It was a great time!

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    The swings are awesome!!!! i tried pushing a little kid off one time... im terrible..lol

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    This park has something for everyone - A playground for kids, baseball fields, basketball courts, walking trails, fine dining and boating on the lake.

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