Franklin D. Roosevelt Boardwalk and Beach

Highlights

Bobby Thomson Field

This field, located along the northernmost segment of Staten Island’s FDR Boardwalk and Beach between Fort Wadsworth and Sea View Avenue, honors baseball star Bobby… Read More

Capodanno Memorial

This memorial, located along Seaside Boulevard and the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Boardwalk and Beach, commemorates the Congressional Medal of Honor recipient and Vietnam… Read More

Horseshoe Crabs in New York City Parks - Midland Beach

Every May and June, horseshoe crabs emerge from Lower New York Bay onto Midland Beach. Female horseshoe crabs arrive on the beach to lay their eggs, with their male… Read More

Horseshoe Crabs in New York City Parks - South Beach

Every May and June, horseshoe crabs emerge from Lower New York Bay onto South Beach. Female horseshoe crabs arrive on the beach to lay their eggs, with their male… Read More

Kids Kingdom Playground

This playground, a gift to the community from Saturn of Staten Island, is named for the Saturn Corporation’s national “Build a Kingdom for Kids Program.”… Read More

Midland Beach

Midland Beach is part of one of New York City’s four beachfront areas. Its orange-colored sands, and the waves of the Atlantic Ocean have long served as a refuge… Read More

Playland Playground

This playground is reminiscent of the old South Beach Happyland Amusement Park. Originally part of a small Dutch community in the 1600s, the coastal neighborhoods of… Read More

South Beach

South Beach is part of one of New York City’s four beachfront areas. Its orange-colored sands, and the waves of the Atlantic Ocean have long served as a refuge from… Read More