Great Kills

Great Kills is a neighborhood within the borough of Staten Island in New York City. It is located on the island’s South Shore, and according to many local geographers, it is the South Shore’s northernmost community. It is bordered by Richmondtown to the north, Bay Terrace to the east, Eltingville to the west, and Great Kills Harbor to the south.

Great Kills Park, you will find Nichols Great Kills Marina, which is popular among boaters and fishermen. Across the water, jutting out by Wiman Avenue, you will find Crescent Beach Park. Made up of about 67 acres, the beach consists of quite a few woodland, waterfront, and wetland areas along Tennyson Drive. Just as well, you have a great view of Great Kills Harbor, Raritan Bay, the Verrazano Bridge, and the skyline.

Along with the other neighborhoods in the South Shore, Great Kills has its own Railroad Station. The station is located at Giffords Lane and Brower Court, with stairs and an overpass which leads to Brower Court and Nelson Avenue. It is also handicapped-accessible and has a park-and-ride lot. Near the Great Kills Station is a bus stop for the 54, which travels to and from West New Brighton and Eltingville via Nelson Avenue and Giffords Lane. Along Hylan Boulevard, you also have the 78, which travels to St. George or the Bricktown Mall, and the 79, which takes you to the Staten Island Mall or Bay Ridge.