📘 Park Overview
These 12 sites preserve more than 400 years of American history! We invite you to explore the past and investigate its relevance in our lives today. From the birth of American democracy to the evolution of commerce, harbor defense, ecology and immigration, the breadth of themes commemorated through the National Parks of New York Harbor reflect the richness and diversity of our heritage.
🌤 Weather Information
Check out the weather here for New York City: https://www.accuweather.com/en/us/new-york/10021/daily-weather-forecast/349727?page=0
🚗 Directions
For specific directions to each of the twelve national parks in New York Harbor please check their webpages. To get to our offices at Federal Hall National Memorial, please use the rear entrance located at 15 Pine Street, near the intersection of Pine Street and Nassau Street. This entrance is wheelchair accessible. The main entrance of Federal Hall located at 26 Wall Street is closed due to construction. it is highly recommended that all visitors use mass transit when traveling in NYC.
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National Parks of New York Harbor includes eleven national parks, including seven within Manhattan alone.
Credit: NPS photo
The largest mausoleum in North America pays tribute to Civil War general and U.S. President Ulysses S. Grant, who is entombed here with his wife Julia.
Credit: NPS photo
Gateway National Recreation Area covers two states and three New York City boroughs. Several of its sites are former military bases, such as Fort Wadsworth.
Credit: NPS photo
Statue of Liberty National Monument also includes Ellis Island Immigration Museum.
Credit: NPS photo
The African Burial Ground was a vast cemetery for enslaved and free Africans, forgotten since the 1790s, it was rediscovered in 1991.
Credit: NPS photo
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3-Day Weather Forecast
Monday, Apr 20
Partly Cloudy
High: 50°F | Low: 35.6°F
Humidity: 62%
Wind: 16.3 mph
Rain Chance: 0%
UV Index: 4.6
Sunrise: 06:10 AM
Sunset: 07:41 PM
Moon: Waxing Crescent (9%)
Visibility: 5 mi
Dew Point: 35.2°F
Cloud Cover: 0%
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Tuesday, Apr 21
Sunny
High: 51.1°F | Low: 36.5°F
Humidity: 38%
Wind: 14.5 mph
Rain Chance: 0%
UV Index: 6
Sunrise: 06:09 AM
Sunset: 07:42 PM
Moon: Waxing Crescent (17%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 31.4°F
Cloud Cover: 0%
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Wednesday, Apr 22
Moderate rain
High: 54.4°F | Low: 45°F
Humidity: 74%
Wind: 13.2 mph
Rain Chance: 88%
UV Index: 4.5
Sunrise: 06:07 AM
Sunset: 07:44 PM
Moon: Waxing Crescent (27%)
Visibility: 5 mi
Dew Point: 43.8°F
Cloud Cover: 88%
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Weather Alerts (5)
Freeze Warning issued April 20 at 2:14AM EDT until April 21 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Upton NY
Effective: Apr 20, 2026 2:14am
Expires: Apr 20, 2026 10:15am
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 24 expected.
* WHERE...In Connecticut, Northern Fairfield, Northern Middlesex,
Northern New Haven, and Northern New London Counties. In New
Jersey, Eastern Essex, Eastern Union, Western Essex, and Western
Union Counties. In New York, Orange and Putnam Counties.
* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 AM EDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops and other
sensitive vegetation.
Frost Advisory issued April 20 at 2:14AM EDT until April 20 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Upton NY
Effective: Apr 20, 2026 2:14am
Expires: Apr 20, 2026 10:15am
* WHAT...For the Frost Advisory, temperatures as low as 33 will
result in frost formation. For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing
temperatures as low as 27 expected.
* WHERE...Portions of southern Connecticut, northeast New Jersey,
and southeast New York.
* WHEN...For the Frost Advisory, until 8 AM EDT this morning. For
the Freeze Warning, from midnight tonight to 9 AM EDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops and other
sensitive vegetation. Frost could harm sensitive outdoor
vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left
uncovered.
Freeze Warning issued April 20 at 2:14AM EDT until April 21 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Upton NY
Effective: Apr 20, 2026 2:14am
Expires: Apr 20, 2026 10:15am
* WHAT...For the Frost Advisory, temperatures as low as 33 will
result in frost formation. For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing
temperatures as low as 27 expected.
* WHERE...Portions of southern Connecticut, northeast New Jersey,
and southeast New York.
* WHEN...For the Frost Advisory, until 8 AM EDT this morning. For
the Freeze Warning, from midnight tonight to 9 AM EDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops and other
sensitive vegetation. Frost could harm sensitive outdoor
vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left
uncovered.
Freeze Warning issued April 20 at 2:25AM EDT until April 21 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Effective: Apr 20, 2026 2:25am
Expires: Apr 20, 2026 4:00pm
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 26 expected.
* WHERE...Portions of central, northern, and southern New Jersey and
east central and southeast Pennsylvania.
* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 AM EDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other
sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
plumbing.
Frost Advisory issued April 20 at 2:25AM EDT until April 20 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Effective: Apr 20, 2026 2:25am
Expires: Apr 20, 2026 4:00pm
* WHAT...For the Frost Advisory, temperatures as low as 33 will
result in frost formation. For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing
temperatures as low as 26 expected.
* WHERE...In New Jersey, Morris, Somerset, Warren, and Hunterdon
Counties. In Pennsylvania, Northampton County.
* WHEN...For the Frost Advisory, until 8 AM EDT this morning. For
the Freeze Warning, from midnight tonight to 9 AM EDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other
sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
plumbing. Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive
outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.
Visitor Center & Contacts
📍 Physical Address:
26 Wall Street
New York, NY 10005
🏤 Mailing Address:
26 Wall Street
New York, NY 10005
📞 Voice Phone: 917-731-1997
✉️ Email: Suzanne_McCarthy@nps.gov