{"id":285890,"date":"2026-07-03T14:37:36","date_gmt":"2026-07-03T14:37:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/285890\/"},"modified":"2026-07-03T14:37:36","modified_gmt":"2026-07-03T14:37:36","slug":"new-bathroom-facilities-open-at-2-heavily-used-staten-island-parks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/285890\/","title":{"rendered":"New bathroom facilities open at 2 heavily used Staten Island parks"},"content":{"rendered":"

Two Staten Island parks now have their first permanent public restroom facilities following ribbon-cutting ceremonies led by local officials.<\/p>\n

NYC Parks Staten Island Borough Commissioner Joseph G. Homsey and Staten Island Borough President Vito Fossella joined community members to celebrate the completion of restroom buildings at Owl Hollow Fields and Seaside Wildlife Nature Park, both located in Great Kills.<\/p>\n

The additions address a longstanding need at both locations, which draw significant visitor traffic. Owl Hollow Fields hosts local sports leagues at its four synthetic turf soccer fields, while Seaside Wildlife Nature Park attracts families to its nautical-themed playground and 20 acres of coastal wilderness.<\/p>\n

\u201cAll New Yorkers deserve access to clean, reliable, and accessible public restrooms to ensure that everyone can fully enjoy our public spaces,\u201d Homsey said. \u201cWe\u2019re thrilled to bring restroom buildings to these popular borough destinations for the first time, and that they were constructed with resiliency and accessibility in mind.\u201d<\/p>\n

At Owl Hollow Fields in Freshkills Park, the $4.41 million project funded by the NYC Mayor\u2019s Office delivered the site\u2019s first public restroom since the 20-acre park opened in 2013. The facility includes a drinking fountain, bottle fillers and maintenance space for parks staff. <\/p>\n

\"SIOwl Hollow Fields opened in 2013 but had no permanent restroom until now.Advance\/SILive.com | Shaina McLawrence<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m super happy about it. We\u2019ve had porta potties forever. It wasn\u2019t great, especially when it gets this hot. You get 200 people here sometimes\u2014 especially on soccer game days,” said Owl Hollow park visitor Jared Wells of Bulls Head said. \u201cWhen those tournaments happen there\u2019s at least 50 to 200 people here. The bathrooms have been great.\u201d<\/p>\n

According to Wells, the restrooms were a much needed upgrade to the park.<\/p>\n

\u201cI can\u2019t believe it took them this long and they\u2019re shaded,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

The building meets current energy efficiency standards and features a green roof. Construction was coordinated with a road project connecting to Arthur Kill Road to ensure visitors can reach the restrooms without crossing traffic.<\/p>\n

The Seaside Wildlife Nature Park project cost $6.765 million, with funding from the NYC Mayor\u2019s Office and City Council. The universally accessible facility was built above the flood plain to withstand climate-related impacts and includes ADA-compliant access ramps. The project added sustainable features including a green roof, rain garden, new pathways and plantings.<\/p>\n

\"SIThe city has 66 total restroom capital projects underway through 2029.Advance\/SILive.com | Shaina McLawrence<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is a good idea, bathrooms are always good \u2014 you never know what\u2019s gonna happen,” said Carol, a parkgoer from Great Kills. \u201cIt\u2019s helpful for people walking and the kids playing.\u201d<\/p>\n

Fossella noted the timing of the openings, with Owl Hollow ready for World Cup activities and Seaside Park prepared for summer visitors.<\/p>\n

\u201cMany Staten Islanders come to enjoy these scenic open spaces, and these facilities will help people do so at their fullest,\u201d Fossella said.<\/p>\n

The two projects are part of a broader citywide effort. NYC Parks expects to complete 15 capital projects delivering new or reconstructed restroom facilities in 2026, with 66 total projects underway through 2029.<\/p>\n

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