Wolfe's Pond Park
In 1991 and again in 2011 the dam between the beach and the pond broke, draining the pond of freshwater and flooding it with saltwater. In both cases, this killed the freshwater fish and many of the red-eared slider turtles. Repairs to the dam were completed in November, 2019.
From 1941 to the 1970s Robert Moses had planned to build the Wolfe's Pond Parkway into the park from Richmond Parkway. Between 1995 and 1998, the park was upgraded, and public areas were expanded. With this came the addition of the second playground on the east side of the park, as well as the sports areas, a new entrance to the beach, and a new monument to the Battle of the Bulge. Every 4th of July, the park holds a fireworks show, with live entertainment and food venues. This popular show draws hundreds of Staten Island residents from the South Shore and elsewhere every year.
References
- ^ Wolfes Pond Park : New York City Department of Parks & Recreation
- ^ Stein, Mark D. (2011-09-07). "Freshwater Wolfes Pond is filled with salt water". Staten Island Advance. Retrieved 2022-01-30.
- ^ Bascome, Erik (2019-12-27). "8 years later: Berm restored at Wolfe's Pond Park". Staten Island Advance. Retrieved 2020-05-29.
- ^ Unbuilt Wolfes Pond Parkway @ NYCRoads.com
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