# 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.…

URL: https://littlegotham.com/activity/governors-island/

Nature · Financial District, Manhattan

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.

- **Address:** Ferry: Battery Maritime Building, 10 South St, Slip 7, 10004
- **Neighborhood:** Financial District, Manhattan
- **Ages:** All ages
- **Price:** Kids free · adults $5 (Ferry $5 round trip adults; kids 12 and under and 65+ ride free; everyone free weekend mornings before 11am)
- **When:** Island open daily year-round; hours vary by season
- **Setting:** Outdoor
- **Website:** https://www.govisland.com
- **Checked against:** https://www.govisland.com/plan-your-visit/ferry

## Highlights

- 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

Hours and prices change; confirm with the provider before you go.

---

LittleGotham: things to do with kids in New York City. [Home](https://littlegotham.com/) · [Search](https://littlegotham.com/explore/) · [llms.txt](https://littlegotham.com/llms.txt) · [Sitemap](https://littlegotham.com/sitemap.xml) · [Open data (JSON)](https://littlegotham.com/data/activities.json)