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The Greenbelt Nature Center opened in June 2004.  Situated in the heart of the Staten Island Greenbelt, with excellent access to the 35-mile network of hiking trails, the Greenbelt Nature Center is a "Gateway to the Greenbelt," with information, trail maps, displays, and Richmond County Savings Foundation exhibits, introducing visitors to the various parts of the Greenbelt, and over 20,000 visitors enter the Greenbelt Nature Center annually.  The Greenbelt Nature Center offers a variety of "Into the Outdoors" programs throughout the year, including hikes, craft programs, art events,  book talks, musical performances and more. 

The center serve thousands of schoolchildren annually through its environmental education class trips, and offers programs for early childhood education, senior groups, and groups for persons with disabilities.  

In the summer, a mini-camp and summer art workshops take place for children, adults and seniors.

Programs for Seniors
Programs are offered for senior groups, groups of persons with disabilities.

• Directions: From the Verrazano Narrows Bridge: Take the Staten Island Expressway [278W] to Exit 11, Bradley Avenue. Make a left onto Bradley Avenue. Go to Brielle Avenue and make a right. Proceed about 1 mile to the intersection of Brielle and Rockland Avenue. Nature Center is straight ahead.
  From the Goethals Bridge: Take the Staten Island Expressway [278E] and make a right onto Bradley Avenue. Follow directions above.
  From the Outerbridge Crossing: Take the West Shore Expressway [Route 440] to the Staten Island Expressway [278E]. Follow directions above.
  Public Transportation: From the Staten Island Ferry, take Bus S62 to Bradley Avenue. Cross Victory Boulevard and transfer to the New Dorp-bound Bus S57. Exit at Brielle and Rockland Avenue. The Nature Center is across the street.
  Take the SIRT train to New Dorp Station, then take a Port Richmond-bound S57 bus to Brielle and Rockland Avenues. Exit the bus then cross the street.

• ADA Compliant Restrooms: Changing table in men's and women's rooms; accessible stall available in both bathrooms
• Coat Check
• Disability Access
• Disability Assistance
• Gift Shops
• Reference Center
• Space Rental
• Special Education

Get involved with Greenbelt Nature Center

• Donations through NYCharities.org
• Donations through Greenbelt Nature Center's Web site
• Volunteer Opportunities
• Memberships