National Parks of New York Harbor

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Manhattan skyline as seen from Governors Island National Monument
National Parks of New York Harbor includes eleven national parks, including seven within Manhattan alone.
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.
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.
Statue of Liberty looking ahead
Statue of Liberty National Monument also includes Ellis Island Immigration Museum.
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.
Photos: National Park Service

About National Parks of New York Harbor

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.

Quick Facts

State New York
State Code NY
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Location & Map

National Parks of New York Harbor is located in New York.

Operating Hours

There are twelve national parks in New York Harbor. Each park, and elements within those parks, may have different hours. Please be sure to check out the individual park webpages to learn more about operating hours for specific parks and park areas.

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

Activities

Arts and Culture Cultural Demonstrations Live Music Theater Astronomy Stargazing Biking Road Biking Boating Boat Tour Camping Fishing Saltwater Fishing Food Dining Picnicking Guided Tours Self-Guided Tours - Walking Boat Tour Hands-On Citizen Science Arts and Crafts Hiking Living History Paddling Kayaking Junior Ranger Program Surfing Swimming Saltwater Swimming Wildlife Watching Birdwatching Park Film Museum Exhibits Shopping Bookstore and Park Store Gift Shop and Souvenirs

Getting There

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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Contact & Address

Address 26 Wall Street, New York, NY, 10005
Phone 917-731-1997
Email Suzanne_McCarthy@nps.gov

Topics & Themes

Architecture and Building African American Heritage American Revolution Archeology Arts Birthplace Burial, Cemetery and Gravesite Colonization and Settlement Enslavement Explorers and Expeditions Forts Great Depression Hispanic American Heritage Industry Immigration Laborer and Worker Migrant Workers LGB American Heritage Maritime Coastal Defenses Maritime - Military Military Infantry and Militia US Army US Navy US Marines Battlefields Monuments and Memorials Music Presidents Social Movements Civil Rights Urban America Wars and Conflicts Colonial/European Contact Conflicts American Revolutionary War War of 1812 Civil War Westward Expansion Coasts, Islands and Atolls Oceans

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