Learn About Travis
What I love about Travis is its small-town feel, rich history, and strong neighborhood pride. Its annual Fourth of July parade, a tradition dating back to 1911, is one of the community’s most cherished celebrations. Once known as Linoleumville, Travis has maintained a distinctive identity that makes it a special part of Staten Island’s West Shore.
Schmul Park is a neighborhood highlight, offering a playground, basketball and handball courts, and green space to enjoy outdoors. With convenient access to Route 440, Travis combines residential charm with practical connections to the rest of Staten Island and New Jersey.
✦ Why I Love Travis ✦
Residents love Travis for its small-town, "suburb-within-the-city" atmosphere. Because it is surrounded by the vast Freshkills Park and the Arthur Kill, it feels like a private enclave where everyone knows their neighbors. It is a place of deep patriotism and community pride, best seen every July 4th when thousands descend upon Victory Boulevard.
For families and long-time residents, the appeal lies in the quiet, dead-end streets, the active volunteer fire house (Oceanic Hook & Ladder No. 1), and the fact that you can get the space of the suburbs with a strong sense of local heritage.