Football on the fields | Ammy Thitichaya Y via Foursquare
Bloomingdale Park is located in Woodrow on the South Shore of Staten Island [GMAP]. If you’re driving, the park is located just above where the Richmond Parkway and West Shore Expressway meet. Or, the park is about a 10 minute walk from the Prince’s Bay and Pleasant Plains SIR stops. Bloomingdale Park has something for everyone and is encircled by a 650-yard, multi-use fitness path regularly frequented by walkers, runners, joggers, and cyclists.
Bike path at Bloomingdale Park | Alevtina V. via Yelp
Active sports play a large part in Bloomingdale Park. As a result of a major renovation in 2004, the park features excellent softball, baseball, and soccer fields, as well as basketball courts. One of the most attractive features of the park is its bocce ball court, which provides a wonderful opportunity to play or learn the classic Italian game.
Bloomingdale Park playground | via Visit Staten Island
Dog walkers meet up every day to take advantage of the park’s dog run. The ragamuffin group of dogs (and owners) interact on a daily basis and, as a result, have formed a warm and welcoming social group.
Chess/checkers tables and the park playground in the background | Alevtina V. via Yelp
Even with all this activity, most of the park remains idyllic and natural. The park features lush woodlands replete with hiking and running trails. If these aren’t enough reasons to go to the park, then check out the events calendar. Summer movies, games, wildlife theaters, puppet mobiles, bicycle stunt shows, and concerts ensure that there is something for everyone in Bloomingdale Park.
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