The park land was originally acquired by the city in several stages starting in the late 1990s.
Bloomingdale Park contains some of the last remaining undeveloped forest and wetland habitat in the area.
The park was named after the historical Bloomingdale Road, which was one of the island's earliest thoroughfares.
Bloomingdale Park is a 138-acre recreational space in the South Shore of Staten Island. The park features a dedicated dog run with separate areas for large and small dogs. Its fitness path provides a paved loop for runners and walkers. Younger visitors have access to a large playground equipped with modern climbing structures and slides. The landscape includes a mix of wooded hiking trails and open grass fields. The site serves as a vital community hub for outdoor athletics and pet exercise. The park is managed by the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation.
The raised wooden boardwalk section that traverses the park's wetland area.
Bring a portable water bowl, as the dog run does not always have active water fountains.
The wooded trails can be buggy in mid-summer, so carry insect repellent.
Wear sneakers or hiking shoes if you plan to venture off the paved loop onto the nature trails.
Do not wander onto the unmarked, narrow dirt paths after rain, as they become significantly muddy.
Leash your dog outside of the designated off-leash run; clean up after pets immediately.
