Est. 2026 · New York City

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Crescent Beach Park

Waterfront Park

Location
Hylan Boulevard at Great Kills Harbor, Great Kills
Size
110.96 acres
Hours
6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Type
Waterfront Park

Crescent Beach Park is a three-acre waterfront park along Great Kills Harbor on the eastern shore of Staten Island. The park's crescent-shaped shoreline provides views across the harbor to the wooded shoreline of Great Kills Park and the open waters of Lower New York Bay beyond.

Great Kills Harbor is a natural inlet that has served as a shelter for boats and a center for recreational fishing and boating for generations. The harbor's protected waters provide a calmer alternative to the open bay, and the marina facilities along the shore support a community of recreational boaters.

The park features waterfront access, seating, and open areas overlooking the harbor. The views across the water to the tree-lined shores of Great Kills Park create a scenic setting that captures the maritime character of Staten Island's eastern coast.

Great Kills is a residential neighborhood with strong ties to the waterfront, where fishing, boating, and beach-going are integral parts of community life. The park serves residents who are drawn to the area precisely because of its access to the water.

Crescent Beach Park provides the kind of intimate waterfront experience that distinguishes Staten Island from the other boroughs: a small harbor park where the pace of life slows to match the rhythm of the tides.

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