I wanted to take a moment to share my appreciation for Willowbrook Park. This beautiful green space has become one of my favorite places to visit, and I am consistently impressed by the high standards maintained throughout the park. The park's natural beauty is truly breathtaking, with well-maintained lawns, vibrant flower beds, and a variety of trees that provide ample shade and a serene atmosphere. The walking trails are always clean and well-marked, making it a pleasure to stroll, jog, or cycle through the park. I also appreciate the thoughtfully placed benches and picnic areas, which offer perfect spots to relax and enjoy the scenery. The facilities at Willowbrook Park are top-notch. The playgrounds are safe, fun, and well-designed, providing endless enjoyment for children. The sports fields and courts are in excellent condition, catering to a wide range of recreational activities. The clean restrooms and ample parking add to the overall convenience of visiting the park. One of the standout features of Willowbrook Park is the dedication to community engagement and events. The variety of programs and activities offered, from fitness classes to outdoor concerts, ensures there is always something exciting happening. These events foster a strong sense of community and provide wonderful opportunities for families and friends to gather and create lasting memories. Lastly, I want to commend the staff and volunteers who work tirelessly to keep Willowbrook Park in such pristine condition. Their efforts do not go unnoticed and are greatly appreciated by all who visit. Thank you, Willowbrook Park, for providing such a wonderful, well-maintained, and welcoming space for our community. Your commitment to excellence truly shines, and I look forward to many more enjoyable visits. Keep up the...
Read moreThis is a nice park for a day out with the kids or for a leisurely walk alone. There is a trail around a small lake. Only 1/2 the trail is paved and in the open while the other 1/2 is a combination of dirt & gravel and travels through a wooded area. This wooded trail is part of the larger greenbelt white trail. Both paths provide lake views. There are many ducks and geese here so be careful with little kids not in strollers as they are not afraid of people but can still get aggressive sometimes. In the nicer weather, you may also see people fishing (catch & release only).
In addition, this park also has a refurbished antique carousel that is beautiful, with many hand painted animals and scenes depicting Staten Island.
There is a playground adjacent to a picnic area with tables and charcoal grills, an archery field, and a dog run. Also, baseball fields (behind the lake).
This park is easily accessible from Richmond Ave and/or Victory Blvd.
Overall, a great city park whereas once you get inside, you can escape and easily forget that you are in the middle of one of the most congested areas of...
Read moreNice little park - FUN FACT: they filmed part of the PEARL JAM video "Jeremy" in this place. The part when the kid is running in the woods. Back in the 90's of course. Was in the park hanging with some friends when the film crew came in. They let us stay and watch, but it got a little boring. We all left and the video came out a few weeks or months later. Nice park - they have a nice Carousel in this park off the Richmond Ave entrance. Good place for some fresh water fishing & nice place to bring the dogs for the dog run. Bathrooms are generally clean for a park. One of our go to places when the kids were younger. My dad takes his dog there quite often. Lots of ducks to feed. The other side of the park has baseball/softball fields & there's also geocaching to be found in this park. Enjoy the day at...
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