Walker Park is a genuinely unusual piece of New York sporting history — home to the Staten Island Cricket Club, founded in 1872 and still the oldest continuously operating cricket club in the country, with a wooden clubhouse to match. A summer camp using the whole park gets that entire ground for the day. If you didn't know New York had a 150-year-old cricket club, the north shore of Staten Island is where to correct that.
What to expect
A camp group spread across the park's lawn, courts and open ground for a full day of games and activities. The cricket club's grounds and clubhouse sit at the park's centre. Expect the busiest moments at drop-off and pickup, with quieter stretches through the middle of the day.
Good to know
- Walker Park is in Livingston on Staten Island's north shore, near the Staten Island Railway's Livingston stop
- Enrolled camp program rather than a drop-in activity
- Full-day camp means packed lunch, water and sun protection
- The park has mature trees along its edges, which gives it better shade than most
- The Staten Island Cricket Club plays here in season — worth checking their fixtures if you're curious
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Common questions
What is the Staten Island Cricket Club?
Founded in 1872 and based at Walker Park, it is the oldest continuously operating cricket club in the United States.
Is the park closed during camp?
The camp holds a permit covering the park, but Walker Park remains a public park; check on arrival if you plan to use the courts.
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