Conference House Park

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Conference House Park is the eponymous park in which Staten Island's famed Conference House is located, and lies on the Arthur Kill, where it opens into Raritan Bay. It also houses a pavilion on the west beach with a characteristic turquoise roof, paths for walking and biking, and the Lenape playground (named for the New York area's original Native American inhabitants), which is frequented by residents of the Tottenville and Tottenville Beach neighborhoods. It is also home to the less famous, but also very historic Billop House.

The park has long been known as the southernmost point in Staten Island, as well as in New York City, and all of New York State. It is also known as being located at the southern terminus of Hylan Boulevard. Many community events are held there every year, including a locally popular fireworks show every 4th of July. From 2002-2004 the park was renovated and upgraded, during which the aforementioned pavilion, paths, and playground were constructed, as well as a new visitors center and visitor parking. The park has also been referred to as Swinnerton Park, usually with respect to the Lenape playground, which is located at the end of Swinnerton Street. The footpaths offer great views of waterside New Jersey towns across Raritan Bay, while the pavilion overlooks the Arthur Kill, and Perth Amboy, New Jersey.