Mount Loretto Unique Area

One of my favorite parks on the island! I love the variety of terrains for hiking/walking. There is a beach trail, some grass, paved road, dirt, etc. which keeps it interesting if you go around in a loop. There's lots of wildlife in here - I've seen groups of deer jumping around during the day, lots of birds too etc. and apparently seals as well. The area is maintained well, and probably the least busy in the mornings.

Enjoy Staten Island wildlife, plants and views 🌅 . Perfect for a nature stroll, it has paved paths and also woody trails I love walking and biking here all the way to the hill.

My first time there and I can't imagine why I waited so long to go! A beautiful, well kept respite from the noise and hustle of Hylan Blvd. As you get deeper in, you can immerse yourself in nature and just enjoy some downtime. There is coastal area, woodlands, wetlands, a beautiful lake, and paved paths throughout. There is a picnic Pavillion right on the bluff that overlooks a stunning coastal view.

As a person who is physically challenged, I was pleasantly surprised at the accessibility of most areas. The only thing I found to be an issue, is that if you do walk the entire path in a loop, the only way back to the parking lot is unpaved. Either the woodland trail or the public "sidewalk" area will get you back, but they are both unpaved and difficult to navigate if you have any physical challenges. If you were to double back on the paved path, it is nearly a 2 mile walk back to your car. A paved path or an actual sidewalk outside the fence would be a great addition.

Overall, my husband and I LOVED MLUA, and plan on going back often.

Beautiful nature reserve, very clean and safe! Wonderful place to go picnic with friends and family, hiking or even just to stroll through nature.

One of the best parks on the island. Great for waking, running, biking, bird watching and even a picnic. There are even decent hiking trails that are short but pleasent. The views are great and it's very very well maintained. The only issue is that the parking lot is small and it gets busy on nice days.