Lieutenant Lia Playground

Welcome to New York City's Lieutenant Lia Playground located on Staten Island. Like many parks across the city, this one is named for a brave man who died in the line of duty. In this case it is named for Lieutenant Nicholas Lia who fell in battle in the jungles of Vietnam in 1968.

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.