Miller Field (Staten Island) Park

Miller Field is a public park on Staten Island, New York, located on the borough’s shoreline overlooking Lower New York Bay. The site was formerly a U.S. Army airfield and military facility and is now used for recreation and historic interpretation.

The park retains elements of its military and aviation past alongside open lawns, athletic fields and event spaces used by the local community. Interpretive signage and preserved structures reflect the site’s 20th-century history as a military airfield.

The field was developed for military aviation in the early 20th century and later transitioned to parkland as military uses declined. It has been incorporated into broader regional park management while serving Staten Island residents for recreation.

Miller Field sits on Staten Island’s waterfront, facing Lower New York Bay and near other historic military sites on the island’s coast.

• Historic park: The site preserves early 20th-century military aviation facilities and open athletic fields and is managed as public parkland with seasonal community events.

• Miller Field is managed as part of the Gateway National Recreation Area-check the National Park Service page for current access details, hours and any closures before you go.
• Plan an early‑week visit to avoid the higher local weekend usage; the open grasslands and shoreline offer good views of New York Harbor and are typically quieter on weekdays.
• Many visitors overlook the site's historic military features and interpretive signage-look for plaques and displays that explain the field's former role as an airfield and naval facility.