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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 National Monument also includes Ellis Island Immigration Museum.

The African Burial Ground was a vast cemetery for enslaved and free Africans, forgotten since the 1790s, it was rediscovered in 1991.

Physical Address:

26 Wall Street

New York, NY 10005

Mailing Address:

26 Wall Street

New York, NY 10005

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Phone Number: 917-731-1997 Voice

Email Address: Suzanne_McCarthy@nps.gov
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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.

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Directions:

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.

For detailed directions, please visit this link.

Directions

Operating Hours:

National Parks of New York Harbor Hours of Operation

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.

Exceptions:

Thanksgiving (November 27, 2025 - November 27, 2025)

Christmas (December 25, 2025 - December 25, 2025)

New Year's Day (January 1, 2026 - January 1, 2026)

African Burial Ground Standard Hours

African Burial Ground has different standard operating hours than the National Parks of New York Harbor. African Burial Ground is closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day.