Fort Hill Park, St. George

Most of Staten Island has a very suburban, generic feel. You time your day to the ferry and escape into the city for the day before retreating 'home' to sleep in the evening. But there are a few neighborhoods on the North Side that are just incredible, including St George's.

I love Fort Hill Park in all of its guises- yes, it's a street, but it's also the street leading through the park as well-- a beautiful 'wild' area that has been preserved. Lots of trees, lots of shade. Worth a visit.