Governors Island, Park on Governors Island in New York Harbor, United States.
The 172-acre island features elevated hills, open meadows, and recreational spaces surrounded by water, providing a natural retreat from Manhattan's urban environment.
The Lenape tribe first inhabited this nut tree-covered island before it became a military fortification in 1775 with the construction of Fort Jay.
The island contains 52 historic structures, including colonial revival buildings, and hosts year-round exhibitions, concerts, and educational programs in its public spaces.
Visitors reach the island through regular ferry services from Lower Manhattan and Brooklyn, with boats departing every 30 minutes during operating hours.
The Hills area rises 70 feet above sea level, incorporating NYC's longest slide and offering direct views of the Statue of Liberty.
Location: Manhattan
Location: New York County
Operator: National Park Service
Website: https://nps.gov/gois
GPS coordinates: 40.68899,-74.01903
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:13
The Battery
1.6 km
Castle Clinton
1.6 km
Fort Amsterdam
1.7 km
1 New York Plaza
1.6 km
Fort Jay
324 m
Castle Williams
422 m
Joralemon Street Tunnel
1.3 km
SeaGlass Carousel
1.5 km
Battery Maritime Building
1.5 km
Pier A Harbor House
1.7 km
17 State Street
1.6 km
2 New York Plaza
1.5 km
James Watson House
1.6 km
Vietnam Veterans Plaza
1.7 km
National Museum of the American Indian George Gustav Heye Center
1.7 km
Liggett Hall
87 m
Governor's House
523 m
Church of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary
1.6 km
The Block House
434 m
Helicoidal Skyscraper
1.6 km
St. George Coast Guard Station
1.4 km
Lehigh Valley Railroad Barge No. 79
1.5 km
East Coast Memorial
1.5 km
Admiral's House
457 m
Battery Park Control House
1.7 km
Fraunces Tavern Block
1.7 km
New York Vietnam Veterans Memorial
1.7 km
South Ferry, Brooklyn
1.5 kmReviews
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