Parks and Gardens · New York Harbor (Manhattan)
Governors Island
172-acre car-free island park with forts, lawns and skyline views, reached by ferry.
- Address
- Reached by ferry from the Battery Maritime Building, 10 South Street, ManhattanChecked Nov 7, 2026
- Hours
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Observed on Nov 7, 2026: open daily 7:00 AM-6:00 PM (Labor Day through Memorial Day schedule; seasonal hours vary). Confirm today's hours. Checked Nov 7, 2026
- Admission
- Island admission free; Manhattan ferry $5 round trip for adults; free for adults 65+, children 12 and under, NYCHA residents and IDNYC holders; free for all on Sat-Sun before 11 AMChecked Nov 7, 2026
- Phone
- See the official site
- Accessibility
- See the official site
Prices and hours change. Confirm on the official site before you go. YaY NYC is independent and not affiliated with Governors Island.
On the map
Approximate position.
Visitor questions
Where is Governors Island?
Reached by ferry from the Battery Maritime Building, 10 South Street, Manhattan, in New York Harbor (Manhattan). (checked Nov 7, 2026)
What are Governors Island's hours?
Observed on Nov 7, 2026: open daily 7:00 AM-6:00 PM (Labor Day through Memorial Day schedule; seasonal hours vary). Hours change, so confirm today's hours on the official site. (checked Nov 7, 2026)
How much does Governors Island cost?
Island admission free; Manhattan ferry $5 round trip for adults; free for adults 65+, children 12 and under, NYCHA residents and IDNYC holders; free for all on Sat-Sun before 11 AM. (checked Nov 7, 2026)