Annadale, Staten Island

Annadale is a neighborhood located on the south shore of Staten Island. Annadale was once an over-abundant woodland but much of the area has been cleared to make room for new homes. A 222-acre park known as Blue Heron Park, is located in the heart of the city was converted into a wildlife preserve. Much of the park area consists of ponds, swamps, and small streams which empty into the nearby Raritan Bay.

The northwestern portion of Annadale is often regarded as a separate neighborhood called Arden Heights. The area overall is highly residential and there is not a lot of commercial fare in the neighborhood. Shopping and dining out should be done elsewhere.