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National Parks of New York Harbor

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Location: New York

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📘 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.

Images

Manhattan skyline as seen from Governors Island National Monument

National Parks of New York Harbor includes eleven national parks, including seven within Manhattan alone.

Credit: NPS photo

General Grant National Memorial at dusk in midwinter

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

Battery Weed, Fort Wadsworth, Staten Island

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 looking ahead

Statue of Liberty National Monument also includes Ellis Island Immigration Museum.

Credit: NPS photo

African Burial Ground National Monument

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

Activities

Topics

Operating Hours

Sunday
10:00AM - 5:00PM
Monday
10:00AM - 5:00PM
Tuesday
10:00AM - 5:00PM
Wednesday
10:00AM - 5:00PM
Thursday
10:00AM - 5:00PM
Friday
10:00AM - 5:00PM
Saturday
10:00AM - 5:00PM

Entrance Fees

No entrance fees listed.

Entrance Passes

No entrance passes listed.

3-Day Weather Forecast

Sunday, Aug 23

Sunny

Sunny

High: 83.3°F | Low: 68°F

Humidity: 84%

Wind: 15.7 mph

Rain Chance: 81%

UV Index: 7.6

Sunrise: 06:14 AM

Sunset: 07:43 PM

Moon: Waxing Gibbous (86%)

Visibility: 6 mi

Dew Point: 70.2°F

Cloud Cover: 81%

Pressure: N/A mb

Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A

Ozone: N/A

EPA Index: N/A

Monday, Aug 24

Sunny

Sunny

High: 82.9°F | Low: 61.2°F

Humidity: 55%

Wind: 13 mph

Rain Chance: 4%

UV Index: 6.8

Sunrise: 06:15 AM

Sunset: 07:41 PM

Moon: Waxing Gibbous (93%)

Visibility: 6 mi

Dew Point: 64.4°F

Cloud Cover: 4%

Pressure: N/A mb

Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A

Ozone: N/A

EPA Index: N/A

Tuesday, Aug 25

Sunny

Sunny

High: 80.4°F | Low: 67.1°F

Humidity: 49%

Wind: 12.3 mph

Rain Chance: 4%

UV Index: 6.9

Sunrise: 06:16 AM

Sunset: 07:40 PM

Moon: Full Moon (97%)

Visibility: 6 mi

Dew Point: 63.1°F

Cloud Cover: 4%

Pressure: N/A mb

Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A

Ozone: N/A

EPA Index: N/A

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

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