Venues & Event Spaces in Staten Island, NY

“Great Theatre for families and couples and just with friends or yourself! A variety of different shows throughout the year keep them comming back for more. Check out the Classic movie nights in an Authentic MOVIE PALACE !!! ?”

“We recently celebrated our daughter's Sweet 16 at The Grand at Ruby Falls and everything was absolutely perfect from start to finish. Frank was a pleasure to work with, and his team was exceptional - every staff member was attentive, professional and completely on point. The food was delicious, and I'm still getting texts and calls from guests raving about how amazing the party was. I highly recommend this venue and will definitely be hosting future events here.”

“I rented this venue for my son’s 1st birthday party yesterday and it was absolutely perfect! The space was beautiful inside. I love the brick finish and the bar is nice. It was so clean, love the open dance floor, and just the right size for our guests. The space was a good size. Was able to have a soft play area, a mini bouncy house, and a Dj, and still have room for a backdrop ,games and dancing room. Catered from them and the food was delicious, especially the Chicken Francese and Chicken Parmigiana (still getting text about the food from guests).The staff went above and beyond to make sure everything ran smoothly, any questions they answered no problem, and the service was top-notch from start to finish. It was also very affordable compared to other venues I looked at. I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Definitely highly recommend for any special event!”

“Really enjoyable little nature spot. We tried to go to the New York Chinese Scholar Garden, but I don't think it was open on the day we went. So that was slightly disappointing but it's still a really cool place to walk around and be in nature. Went this past summer and I forgot how cool and vibrant green the grass was! It was a hot July day, but the trees and greenery adds a bit of a cooling sensation. I would recommend (or just giving myself advice) visiting in the spring or fall, for sure.”

“Fun and convenient. Very close to our neighborhood. They offer trainers and clinics for all ages. Our eight year old participates in the clinics and loves to go there recreationally as a family adventure.”

“What a treasure to have this carousel right here on Staten Island. The staff was so excited to see my 20 year old Multiple Ride Voucher (and yes, still good!). It was a $20 value for 20 rides back then, the current price is $50, it's a good deal if you have a few kids or visit the park frequently.
On that note...sad to say the adjoining playground is awefully rundown (maybe I'll do a separate review). Willowbrook Park is still nice for a stroll around the pond (or is it a lake..no swimming! And fishing requires a permit).
Back to the carousel....the ride is beautifully decorated with Staten Island landmarks and ride-on animals (both static and moving animals are available). The "ride-ons" include the traditional horses, wild animals, and a few fantasy creatures. If climbing is an issue there's an accommodating sit down feature with benches (not saddles).
Fair warning; there is a souvenir stand and ice cream treats freezer on the site. So if you have a child who "has to have or else" bring some extra cash (and napkins or wipes). Free baby tip: we brought a baby spoon from home (for the ice cream, and they don't have cups! On a stick variety or the sandwich kind) because I didn't wan't to use a plastic spoon (if they had?), sometimes those have sharp edges.
Parking near the carousel is limited. If the lot is full, drive past the carousel to the picnic side parking.
Anyway...go and enjoy!
(Look for the old ticket vouchers on display inside the ticket booth)”

“Beautiful small museum. Impeccably kept and easy to explore and accessible. On the second floor, the Staten Island SEEN art exhibit was very good. From their website: “The exhibition traces the borough’s unique history and landscape from the 17th century to the present.”Plenty of parking right behind the museum. Lots of bathrooms. $8 entrance fee.”

“The course is coming around-- they have made a lot of improvements. Rough is growing. This could be a tough course but very scoreable. Probably the best course in the five boroughs.”