Clove Lakes is Staten Island's showpiece — stone bridges, three linked lakes, herons working the shallows — and a YMCA fun run is the friendliest possible excuse to loop it. The format welcomes strollers, kids and run-walkers, with the Y's community energy carrying the morning. Proceeds support the Broadway branch's programs, so your easy 5K-ish morning underwrites someone's swim lessons.
What to expect
A group start near the knoll, a lake-loop course at mixed paces, and a family-picnic vibe at the finish. The whole event fits in a couple of morning hours.
Good to know
- Clove Lakes Park's main entrances are off Clove Rd and Victory Blvd
- S61/S62/S66 buses reach the park from St. George
- Registration typically supports YMCA programs; check the branch for signup
- Flat-ish paved loops — fine for strollers and new walkers
- The park's stone-bridge lake views are the borough's best photo op
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Common questions
Do I need to be a YMCA member?
No — community fun runs are open to all; membership just makes you likelier to know half the crowd.
How long is the course?
Fun-run distance — roughly a lake loop or two; organizers set exact routes, and walking is fully expected.
