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Quiet Afternoons on the East Shore

Escape the crowds at a small park, grab a slice of local pizza, and finish with a walk through a historic monument. This plan focuses on the quietest parts of Staten Island’s East Shore during the day.

Best time: noneAbout 120 min

Timeline

  1. 12:00

    Clawson Playground

    Start at Clawson Playground. It is a deceivingly small park with asphalt playgrounds, a grass field, and basketball courts. The text notes it is always peaceful and rarely crowded, making it the perfect quiet start to your afternoon.

  2. 12:30

    Ambrosino's Pizzeria

    Walk 16 minutes to Ambrosino's Pizzeria for lunch. Since you are starting at noon, this is well within their opening hours of 11:00-21:45 on weekdays or weekends. Grab a slice and eat while you can.

  3. 13:15

    Rose and Crown Monument

    Head to the Rose and Crown Monument. It is a 28-minute walk from the anchor area. This park offers a historic stop to round out your daytime exploration of the neighborhood.

Local tip

Clawson Playground is shared by Public School 50 during school hours. If you visit on a weekday morning, it may be busy. The afternoon is the quietest time.

Check before you go

  • Ambrosino's Pizzeria is open 11:00-21:45 on Su-Th and 11:00-22:45 on Fr,Sa.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Staten Island (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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