By Car: Take S.I. Expressway (I-278) to the West Shore Expressway (Rt 440). Get off at Bloomingdale Rd. Turn left onto Bloomingdale. Make a right turn onto Sharrots Road. Proceed 1/2 mile and turn right onto Carlin Street. Follow to the end where you can park at the Head Quarters parking lot.
By Bus: Take the S74 busline along Arthur Kill Road, ask the drive to let you off at Sharrots Road, near Killmiers resturant. Follow directions above.
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The former site of a large clay mining operation from 1856 until 1927, this park offers a unique blend of historic and natural interest. This land was set aside in the early 1980's as a State Park Preserve. Today, Clay Pits is the only place on Staten Island where reminant oak-pine barren habitat can be found. Birding here any time of the year can be a rewarding experience. Make sure to visit the Park Head Quarters for trail maps, and more information about this wonderful park.
For more information about visiting Clay Pits Park Preserve, please visit: Clay Pit Pond Preserve
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