Know Before You Go

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The Willowbrook Mile is located on the former site of the Willowbrook State School – partially on the campus of the College of Staten Island of the City University of New York (CSI/CUNY) and partially on property controlled by the New York State Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD). Please note distinct entry guidelines for these two sites.

The Willowbrook Mile @ CSI/CUNY

  • The Willowbrook Mile on the grounds of the College of Staten Island (Stations 1-6 and 11-12) is open all days from dawn to dusk except for those days when the College is closed.
  • Please refer to the College of Staten Island’s academic calendar to determine when the college is closed at Academic Calendars and Final Examination Schedule
  • Public Safety officers at the entrance gates can provide you with map of the Willowbrook Mile, and information about where to park on the CSI Campus.
  • Daily Parking permit for visitors can be obtain at https://csi.aimsparking.com/permits/?cmd=new_non_auth
  • For any other questions about visiting the Willowbrook Mile @ CSI, please email willowbrook@csi.cuny.edu or look under “Access” in the website menu.

The Willowbrook Mile @ OPWDD

  • The Willowbrook Mile on the grounds of the OPWDD (Stations 7-10) is open Monday through Friday from dawn to dusk. On weekends, Stations 7 (Baby Unit) and 8 (Connelly Center) are not accessible.
  • Parking for the Willowbrook Mile @ OPWDD is available next to Station 10 along Forest Hill Road and D Street.
  • For questions about visiting the Willowbrook Mile @ OPWDD, please email info@opwdd.ny.gov​ or phone 718-982-1913.