Staten Island, a short ferry ride from Manhattan, is home to the lush Greenbelt—nearly 3,000 acres of parks, woods, wetlands, trails and outdoor recreation facilities—as well as one-of-a-kind meeting spaces like the Richmond County Bank Ballpark, home to the Staten Island Yankees.TEASER BREAK The borough’s unique meeting spaces range from a petite 17th-century cottage to a massive ballpark with impressive waterfront views. Here are Staten Island meeting spaces for groups of all sizes.
Alice Austen House. Photo by Peter Borghard.
Alice Austen House. Photo by Peter Borghard.
2 Hylan Blvd., Staten Island
“Clear Comfort,” a small house that dates back to 1690, was the home of revolutionary 20th-century photographer Alice Austen for most of her life. Alice Austen House Museum is a charming setting for spring and summer meetings. The lawn, which offers a panoramic view of New York Harbor—from the Statue of Liberty to Lower Manhattan and on to Coney Island—is
Total event capacity: 200 attendees
1100 South Ave., Bloomfield, Staten Island
This 198-room hotel is set within a corporate park on a 415-acre wildlife preserve and is located just 25 minutes from Manhattan and 10 minutes from Newark Liberty International Airport. The hotel has 32,000 square feet of
Total event capacity: 2,000 attendees
Richmond Town. Photo by Joe Cingrana.
Richmond Town. Photo by Joe Cingrana.
441 Clarke Ave., Richmond Town, Staten Island
Historic Richmond Town is a beautifully preserved colonial village that dates back to the 1600s and includes more than 30 historic structures. The site is ideal for groups who want a taste of the outdoors or to participate in team-building exercises. Spaces
Total event capacity: 74 for indoor events; flexible for outdoor events
75 Richmond Terrace, St. George, Staten Island, NY
During the summer months, this 7,171-seat stadium located near the ferry docks is home to the minor-league baseball team the Staten Island Yankees. The ballpark offers sweeping views of New York Harbor, along with a number of
Total event capacity: 7,171 attendees
St. George Theatre. Photo by Julienne Schaer.
St. George Theatre. Photo by Julienne Schaer.
35 Hyatt St., St. George, Staten Island
This beautifully restored local treasure, which debuted in 1929 as a vaudeville theater, is Staten Island’s signature performance space. In 2004, the theater reopened after a successful fund-raising campaign by Staten Island local Rosemary Cappozalo. Al Jolson, Chaka Kahn and Tony Orlando have all performed at the St. George Theater, and countless other comedians and musicians have written dedications on the walls backstage. The 1,903-seat space is
Total event capacity: 1,903 attendees
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