What are the 5 biggest parks in New York State?

Top Ten Largest Parks:
  • Pelham Bay Park Bronx 2,765 acres.
  • Greenbelt, Staten Island 1,778 acres.
  • Van Cortlandt Park, Bronx 1,146 acres.
  • Flushing Meadows/Corona Park, Queens 898 acres.
  • Central Park, Manhattan 843 acres.
  • Marine Park, Brooklyn 798 acres.
  • Bronx Park, Bronx 718 acres.
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