John E. White Park

Welcome to New York City's John E. White Park located on Staten Island. This park is named for John Edward White who worked for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad and also served in the United States Army in World War I. This land was once owned by the State of New York but was transferred to the City in 1934 for a price of only $7.

New York City Park Ordinances

*Unless otherwise posted all parks close at 1:00 a.m. and open at 6:00 a.m.

*The following are prohibited; childless adults in the playground areas, defacing public property, fighting, gambling, glass objects, harming wildlife, littering, sexual activity, weapons.

*The following are only allowed in designated areas; alcoholic beverages, bicycles, fires, fishing, horseback riding, motor vehicles, swimming.

*The following require special permits; camping, sales.

*All animals must be leashed and waste removed.

Please respect these rules, the parks, and all local, State of New York, and United States statutes.