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When it snows, LaTourette Park in the Greenbelt has
the
best sledding hill in all of Staten Island. (Dorothy
Reilly Photo)
Historic David LaTourette House serves as the clubhouse of the
public
LaTourette Golf Course. It is a Greenbelt trailhead, and hosts a great
sledding hill in the winter time. Directions
to Latourette Park
The stately David LaTourette House, a federal-style brick mansion built in 1836, stands as the centerpiece of 540-acre LaTourette Park.
The historic building was purchased by the city of New York in 1928 and was converted in 1936 to a clubhouse to accommodate the hilly 18-hole city-owned golf course that surrounds it. The house was designated an individual New York City landmark in 1968, and in 1982 it was included in the National Register of Historic Properties.
Following a devastating fire in 2001, the house was restored to its original splendor. Great care has been taken to maintain the integrity of the original Greek Revival architecture.
The area of LaTourette House was once the location of a Revolutionary War-era fort, mills and quarries. George Washington is thought to have visited the site as it was prepared for the defense of Staten Island. Two Revolutionary War battles took place within sight of the house, in the vicinity of nearby St. Andrew's Church.
LaTourette Golf Course is open to the public throughout the year. The Greenbelt's Blue and Yellow hiking trails traverse the park.
For golfing information, call (718) 351-1889.