Located in an area that has remained relatively unchanged since the Revolutionary War is the Greenbelt Park on Staten Island. Covering an area of 1,788 acres the Greenbelt is maintained in a mostly natural state with much of the parks tidal and wetlands, open fields, woodlands and meadows being preserved in their native state.

In the 1960's a portion of the Richmond Parkway was to be built through the area but the community strongly opposed the construction and were able to save it from being part of the parkway. It was officially designated as a state park in 1984.

Today, visitors to the park can enjoy many activities from a round of golf at the La Tourette golf course to enjoying nature along one of the many trails covering 30 miles within the park. Children can experience an old fashion ride on one of the hand carved animals at the parks carousel. The park also holds events over the year such as art shows and special hikes.

Greenport is an historical, seaside town on the North Fork, at the east end of Long Island, in Suffolk County. It is in the town of Southold and located just north of Shelter Island.

The Greenport Harbor area recently went through major renovations complete with the addition of the antique Greenport Carousel and a waterside park with beautiful views of Shelter Island. The village is very popular with tourists and is abundant with dockside restaurants and unique antique shops. The ever-busy historical area is a favorite for many. Greenport in the past was a whaling center and a major hub for fishing and ship-building industries.

Greenport is a favorite destination of boaters, from Connecticut, and Block Island as well as from Montauk. The art deco movie theater is very popular with the locals and tourists. Claudio’s dockside restaurant is a frequent stop for boaters where they can dock their boats and stop in for a meal. There is the famous Preston’s, an historical building where you can purchase nautical items and clothing. It has been in business for over 100 years!

Greenport is also the northern terminal for the Shelter Island Ferry. Day travelers line up for the short ride to Shelter Island. Both cars and foot passengers are allowed on the ferry. Once you arrive on Shelter Island, you can tour the island or take the south-end ferry to the Hamptons and travel through the South Fork of Long Island.

Please check out the lodgings in Greenport, and spend a weekend in town to see what it has to offer. There are a variety of restaurants to satisfy every appetite and prices to fit every budget.

Check out the activities: ride on the antique carousel and/or visit the Railroad Museum of Long Island.

The Greenport Union Free School District is considered one of the best on Long Island too.
For more information about the school district, click here…

For the location of Greenport and a map of the area, check out the maps. Maps of Greenport.

The Long Island Rail Road has a stop in Greenport.
Greenport Station, End of Third Street, 631-231-5477

>Photo of Preston's & Sons by Alida