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.
Plan a Visit
Core visitor information on this page is sourced from the National Park Service. NPD proximity sections use NPS reference coordinates and straight-line distance. Local source bundle updated Sep 27, 2026. View the official NPS page.
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NPS Reference Location
Park state / territory membership: New York. This map uses the National Park Service reference coordinate. It may represent an administrative or reference point rather than a park entrance, trailhead, visitor center, or the nearest access point. Use the official NPS directions below when planning travel.
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.
Activities
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.
View Official DirectionsContact & Address
The NPS-listed address may be an administrative office, visitor center, mailing/contact location, or other park facility rather than a park entrance.
Topics & Themes
Things To Do
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Things To Do At The National Parks of New York Harbor
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Nearby National Park Service Sites
These sites are ordered by straight-line distance between NPS reference coordinates. This is useful for comparison, but it is not road mileage. Trails, parkways, rivers, and distributed units may extend far from their reference point.
Nearby Cities for Trip Planning
These cities are ordered by straight-line distance from the NPS reference coordinate. They are comparison starting points, not official park gateways or road-distance estimates. Trails and other distributed units may extend far beyond this reference point.
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