Allison Pond Park — Attraction in New York

Allison Pond Park in itself is a fairly small plot surrounding the pond. The pond is a lovely patch of nature, with ducks and large turtles and marshy areas. No amenities including benches. But the true treasure is the strip of old-growth woods stretching between the back of Allison Pond Park to Goodhue Park. You will see ruins of old stone structures, an old tree-stump amphitheater (overgrown now), a babbling brook. There are trails on both sides of a brook and another pond with a bridge to cross over. Note you need good shoes, there can be muddy patches, overgrown areas, tree roots, etc. – there is nothing manicured about the trail.

We had a heat wave with weather in the high 90s/low 100s, and it is the only place I could think of to walk my dog out...

This is a gem of a park - in the heart of Staten Island's North Shore yet a bit off the beaten track. It's very pretty and usually uncrowded. As a urban motorcyclist I love finding scenic spots that offer a respite from stop and go traffic, angry drivers and NYC's legendary potholes. This park, with a pond at its center, has turtles, egrets and of course fish. A lovely bit of shelter from the storm of...

Small, simple, sometimes a bit smelly if the water is low and the algae is abundant. I go there because it's in walking distance and connects to Goodhue via a lovely trail into the woods. Sometimes I run into a cute dog and their owner, or a couple of kids smoking weed. Worth a gander if you're local, or if you appreciate the...