Freshkills North Park
5.0 β’ Park
Park runs along a former landfill's North Mound with well-paved trails divided into asphalt and gravel sides. It offers bird tower observation decks and viewing platforms overlooking marshland, attracting wildlife like hawks and turtles. The atmosphere is peaceful and quiet, with separate jogging and hiking paths and modest trail mileage.
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Good to know
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There are 2 entrances to the park: one behind Schmul Park and the other at Wild Avenue.
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The entrance at Wild Avenue has a parking lot and bike repair stations.
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The trail is wheelchair friendly except for steps to the bird tower.
350 Wild Ave, Staten Island, New York, United States
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