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.