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Staten Island
Wolfe’s Pond
Cornelia Ave at Luten Ave
Pros
10 grills
Find refuge at the beach or wildlife preserve, or get in touch with your inner child on a tire swing.
Cons
Access to the beach is difficult from the barbecue site.
Clove Lakes Park
Slosson Ave, Victory Blvd and Clove Rd
Pros
5 grills
This is an impossibly authentic country experience that’s just a ferry ride away from Manhattan.
Cons
It’s a hike, especially when lugging raw meat and your 54-quart Coleman cooler.
Note: If you’ve got a party of 20 or more, you’re required to purchase a barbecue permit for $25. And if you’re planning on drinking, use cups. Nothing makes a park cop’s head swivel faster than an open container.