1 / 3Last Chance Pond Park
📍 Staten Island, NY
A small wildlife refuge and nature park featuring walking trails, recently developed from reclaimed land between Staten Island neighborhoods and Hylan Boulevard.
I grew up in the neighborhood of this park. At that time, this was a large empty lot with abandoned cars and garbage. It was great to see the land cleaned up and developed into a nature park, not high density housing!
🏆 Family Action Verdict
This is better suited for older children interested in nature observation rather than active play, as it's primarily a wildlife refuge with restricted access. Families should expect a brief viewing experience rather than a traditional park visit with playground equipment or extensive trails.
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💬 What Families Are Saying
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Frank Columbus
3 years ago
“I grew up in the neighborhood of this park. At that time, this was a large empty lot with abandoned cars and garbage. It was great to see the land cleaned up and developed into a nature park, not high density housing!”
Ralph Marraccini
7 years ago
“This area is a natural watershed or blue belt collecting stormwater from the area. it is basically in its natural state with various ponds. The water drains eventually into the Atlantic Ocean.”
Kieran Naseem
11 months ago
“nice little wildlife refuge with a tiny walking trail, built between suburbs and Hylan.”
John Loughran
2 years ago
“Recently excavated and cleaned of household rubbish, tires and cigarette packs— this area is off limits to the public as multiple gates are padlocked . The water runoff comes from theNew Creek water shed project which prevents flooding of low lying areas. It is more of a wildlife refuge.”
Reviews from Google
Overview
Last Chance Pond Park is a compact wildlife refuge featuring a small walking trail that winds through natural areas between Staten Island suburbs. The park was developed from previously unused land and offers families a quiet nature experience with opportunities to observe local wildlife in a peaceful setting.
