Schmul Park News Today

One of five ongoing landscape interventions in the Freshkills Park masterplan, North Park transforms a sprawling former municipal landfill into open public space.

The radical fix for a noxious landfill in Staten Island: Bury the trash, plant some grass and do nothing for 20 years.

The 10K race will take place April 30.

The playground has been in disrepair for the past few years, after the beloved park reopened over a decade ago.

Borough President James Oddo announces new funding to refurbish Schmul Park in Travis Updated Apr 30, 2021; Posted Apr 30, 2021 Borough President James S. Oddo announced new funding to refurbish Schmul Park in Travis. (Staten Island Advance/Giavanni Alves) Giavanni Alves Facebook Share STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. –– It has been almost 10 years since Schmul Park reopened after a $6.5 million renovation. Now, the park is showing its wear and Borough President James S. Oddo is determined to fix it. ...

Which were Staten Island’s best hills to hit on a snow day? A look back at sledding fun over the decades Updated Dec 17, 2020; Posted Dec 16, 2020 This 1995 Staten Island Advance file photo shows Bill Person and his daughter Cheryl, 11, of New Brighton enjoying the snow as they slide down a hill next to Clove Lakes Park. (Staten Island Advance/Hilton Flores) Facebook Share STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Whenever a major snowstorm heads for Staten Island, children — and some parents — make the ...