On Staten Island’s west side, Graniteville Quarry Park offers a look at a small natural area shaped by exposed rock and greenery. This New York City-owned park in the Graniteville neighborhood stands out for its geology as well as its tree cover.
- Location: Between Eunice Avenue and Van Name Place, with Forest Avenue to the north and Wilcox Street to the south.
- Size: 4.46 acres, according to a city planning document.
- Landscape: Rock outcrops, substantial vegetation, and tree cover.
- Operator: New York City Department of Parks and Recreation.
About Graniteville Quarry Park
Graniteville Quarry Park is a compact natural area bounded by streets in the Graniteville neighborhood. Forest Avenue marks its north boundary, Wilcox Street its south boundary, and the park lies between Eunice Avenue and Van Name Place.
A city planning document describes the park as 4.46 acres. Its small scale makes the setting easy to understand on a map, but the site’s rocky geology gives it a distinct identity within the wider network of Staten Island parks.
The park’s establishment involved a city planning process. The City Planning Commission calendar records a Department of Parks and Recreation application in 2004 to establish Graniteville Quarry Park and amend the City Map.
What is the landscape like at Graniteville Quarry Park?
The park showcases rock outcrops among substantial vegetation and tree cover. A 1999 city planning document identifies rare igneous rocks at the site, including xenolith and trondhjemite, and notes that local schools had used the area for geology classes.
The site also has a quarrying history: the same planning document says quarrying took place there for about six years during the 1800s. Those geological and historical details help explain why this modest-sized green space is notable beyond its neighborhood setting.
What should you check before visiting?
The New York City Department of Parks and Recreation is the park operator, so check the official site before you go for current access information and park rules. The meeting point is on the south side of Forest Avenue between Van Name and Simonson Avenues; confirm where access is appropriate with current official guidance.
Street boundaries provide useful context for finding the area, but they do not by themselves confirm an entrance, parking, or visitor facilities. For another Staten Island landscape, Clay Pit Ponds State Park Preserve’s trails and planning details cover a separate park destination.
How do you get to Graniteville Quarry Park?
The park sits along Forest Avenue in Graniteville, between the surrounding streets described above. Its meeting-point coordinates are 40.624689° N, 74.153697° W.
For drivers arriving from New Jersey, take the Goethals Bridge (I-278 East), exit at Forest Avenue, turn left onto Forest Avenue, and continue 1.4 miles. The meeting point is on Forest Avenue’s south side between Van Name and Simonson Avenues.
From Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott New York Staten Island, reach Graniteville Quarry Park via Forest Avenue in about a 10-minute drive. Consider pairing the visit with Clay Pit Ponds State Park Preserve for another Staten Island landscape. You can check Fairfield Inn rooms when planning where to stay on Staten Island.
FAQs
Is Graniteville Quarry Park a city park?
Yes. It is a New York City-owned natural area operated by the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation.
What is Graniteville Quarry Park known for?
Its rock outcrops, vegetation, tree cover, and rare igneous rocks give the park its distinctive character.
How large is Graniteville Quarry Park?
A city planning document gives its area as 4.46 acres.