Staten Island offers bicyclists a number of spots where they can take advantage of their two wheels. The Island has more than its share of cycling enthusiasts, including the Staten Island Bicycling Association, who have helped to ensure that the borough’s bike paths are well-maintained and extensive. Presented below are some great options where you can enjoy a pleasant ride while taking in some of the great sites that Staten Island has to offer.

1. Gateway National Recreation Area

Great Kills Park | N W via Flickr

Gateway National Recreation Area stretches from Queens to New Jersey. The Staten Island segment of the park contains Miller Field as well as Fort Wadsworth, located under the shadow of the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge and once the longest continuously manned military installation in the country. The National Parks Service provides a map of bicycle paths in the park and specifies which are solely dedicated bike paths and which are mixed use. One of the paths runs alongside the fort.

A second path can be found in Great Kills Park. Its 580 acres provide various forms of recreation including beaches, surfing, hiking, and biking. The path takes riders around Great Kills Harbor, providing a more tranquil ride than through the Fort Wadsworth section of the park.

2. Staten Island Greenbelt

Greenbelt Native Plant Center | Kristen Paulus via Flickr

The Greenbelt, the second largest park in New York City, consists of over 2,500 acres. Its bucolic and pastoral setting make it a great place to go biking. A dedicated bicycle path runs through the northwestern section of the park with a branch splitting off that connects to Historic Richmond Town. The Greenbelt’s bike path can be found on the City’s Bike Map.

3. Conference House Park

Conference House | Dmadeo via Wikipedia

Conference House Park is the home of the historic Conference House. The house was constructed by a British Naval Officer, in 1680 and on September 11, 1776, was the site of a famous peace conference during the Revolutionary War. After biking through the 267-acre park, make your way to the southern tip of Staten Island, with views of New Jersey. The park’s bike path can be found on the City’s Bike Map.