Manhattan skyline as seen from Governors Island National Monument — National Parks of New York Harbor includes eleven national parks, including seven within Manhattan alone. NPS photo

National Parks of New York Harbor

Federal Recreation Area · New York · National Park Service

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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.

Plan your visit

Know before you go

Phone: 917-731-1997
Official site: www.nps.gov
Managed by: National Park Service

Getting there

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What's here

Highlights: Architecture and Building · African American Heritage · American Revolution · Archeology · Arts · Birthplace · Burial, Cemetery and Gravesite · Colonization and Settlement · Enslavement · Explorers and Expeditions · Forts · Great Depression · Hispanic American Heritage · Industry · Immigration · Laborer and Worker · Migrant Workers · LGB American Heritage · Maritime · Coastal Defenses · Maritime - Military · Military · Infantry and Militia · US Army · US Navy · US Marines · Battlefields · Monuments and Memorials · Music · Presidents · Social Movements · Civil Rights · Urban America · Wars and Conflicts · Colonial/European Contact Conflicts · American Revolutionary War · War of 1812 · Civil War · Westward Expansion · Coasts, Islands and Atolls · Oceans

Activities & features: Arts and Culture · Cultural Demonstrations · Live Music · Theater · Astronomy · Stargazing · Biking · Road Biking · Boating · Boat Tour · Camping · Fishing · Saltwater Fishing · Food · Dining · Picnicking · Guided Tours · Self-Guided Tours - Walking · Hands-On · Citizen Science · Arts and Crafts · Hiking · Living History · Paddling · Kayaking · Junior Ranger Program · Surfing · Swimming · Saltwater Swimming · Wildlife Watching · Birdwatching · Park Film · Museum Exhibits · Shopping · Bookstore and Park Store · Gift Shop and Souvenirs