National Parks of New York Harbor
National Parks of New York Harbor is a group of park units in New York Harbor managed together. It is not a park unit.
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.
About under an hour from New York and 2 hours from Philadelphia by car.
Fees & passes
Free. No entrance fee here.
Hours
| National Parks of New York Harbor Hours of Operation | Daily · 10:00AM - 4:00PM |
| African Burial Ground Standard Hours | Varies by day ▾
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National Parks of New York Harbor Hours of Operation: hours by date. Standard hours apply on every date not listed.
| Dates | Hours |
|---|---|
| Standard hoursNow | 10:00AM - 4:00PM |
| Nov 26, 2026Thanksgiving | Closed |
| Dec 25, 2026Christmas | Closed |
| Jan 1, 2027New Year's Day | Closed |
African Burial Ground Standard Hours: hours by date. Standard hours apply on every date not listed.
| Dates | Hours |
|---|---|
| Standard hoursNow |
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| Nov 11, 2026Veterans Day | 10:00AM - 4:00PM |
| Nov 26, 2026Thanksgiving Day | Closed |
| Dec 25, 2026Christmas Day | Closed |
| Jan 1, 2027New Year's Day | Closed |
No campgrounds, no webcams or events in Park Service data. What is here comes from the official page. The rest lives there.
Checked nightly. Modules appear as soon as the Park Service publishes the data.
Explore
Things to do
- Tenement Museum Tours60-90 Minutes
The guided tours currently offered by the Lower East Side Tenement Museum.
Opens on the Park Service site - Things To Do At The National Parks of New York Harbor
The eleven national park sites that make up the National Parks of New York Harbor each offer different types of activities. With so many options to choose from we're confident that you can enjoy an activity that interests you at one of our many…
Opens on the Park Service site
Films
National Park Service productions, public domain.
Historic landmarks nearby
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Public land nearby
Distances are approximate. Wilderness Atlas publishes a center point and an acreage for each area rather than a boundary, so each area is treated here as a circle of the same size and the figure is the gap to that circle.
Guidebooks for the Mid-Atlantic
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Titles come from Open Library's catalog, matched by subject.
Reference
Activities
Activity guides for this park Birdwatching in the national parks · Camping in the national parks · Canoeing and kayaking in the national parks · Fishing in the national parks · Hiking in the national parks · Stargazing in the national parks · Wildlife watching in the national parks
Weather & climate
Check out the weather here for New York City: https://www.accuweather.com/en/us/new-york/10021/daily-weather-forecast/349727?page=0
Questions people ask
Does National Parks of New York Harbor charge an entrance fee?
No. National Parks of New York Harbor is free to enter.
Source: National Park Service
What are the hours at National Parks of New York Harbor?
Standard hours are 10:00AM - 4:00PM, every day. Dated exceptions are listed under Hours.
Source: National Park Service
Is there cell service at National Parks of New York Harbor?
At the park's reference point, FCC coverage maps show Verizon 4G LTE. No reported coverage for AT&T and T-Mobile. Coverage inside the park varies by location.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
Follow this park
- Alerts feed (RSS)
- Every active Park Service alert for this unit, one item each, rebuilt with the nightly data refresh.
- Add dates to your calendar (.ics file)
- Fee-free entrance days that apply here and each published hours exception, as all-day events.
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