A pristine stretch surrounding a preserved Civil War fortress, Fort Totten Park provides not only recreation, relaxation and a glimpse into New York's past, but an opportunity to view wildlife. Urban Park Rangers lead regular tours of the fortress and the wildlife surrounding it. Bird enthusiasts congregate to watch migrating waterfowl rest before their long journey south, while others may take a dip in the pool, sunbathe around its grassy edges, or take canoes out and paddle along the Long Island Sound.
60 Acres
Bayside
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Telephone: (718) 352-1769
Address: Totten Ave, Bayside NY 11359
Website: Fort Totten Park (leaves DEC website)
Photo Credits: Sergeant Marc Sanchez, Paul T. Schnell