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island park
Governors Island
by Trust for Governors Island
Financial District
Photo: Antony-22 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
About Governors Island
A 172-acre car-free island a short ferry ride from Lower Manhattan, with open lawns, play fields and winding paths perfect for kids on bikes and scooters. Public art, seasonal events and harbor views fill a day trip.
- Kids 12 and under ride the ferry free
- Free ferry for all Sat/Sun before 11am
- Seasonal Brooklyn ferries from Pier 6 and Red Hook
- 120 acres of open space
- Address
- Ferry: Battery Maritime Building, 10 South St, Slip 7, 10004
- Website
- govisland.com
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Weekly schedule
Island open daily year-round; hours vary by season
Cost
Ferry $5 round trip adults; kids 12 and under and 65+ ride free; everyone free weekend mornings before 11am
Plan a visit
Pick a date to add it to your plans.
Questions parents ask about Governors Island
What ages is Governors Island best for?
All ages.
How much does Governors Island cost?
Ferry $5 round trip adults; kids 12 and under and 65+ ride free; everyone free weekend mornings before 11am
What are the hours for Governors Island?
Island open daily year-round; hours vary by season
Where is Governors Island?
Ferry: Battery Maritime Building, 10 South St, Slip 7, 10004, in the Financial District, Manhattan.
Is Governors Island indoors?
No. Governors Island is outdoors, so plan for weather, sunscreen and water.
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