National Monument

Governors Island National Monument

Governors Island National Monument is a National Monument in New York. The NPS currently lists 1 active alert, 0 campgrounds and 0 visitor centers, and no entrance fee.

New York National Monument No entrance fee

Updated · NPS Data API

Bridge over dry moat leading into a gated fort.
Fort Jay gate house and moat. · Photo: NPS photo / Michael B. Shaver (via nps.gov)

About the park

“From 1794 to 1966, the U.S. Army presence on Governors Island played a vital role in the social, political, and economic life of New York City. The island then served as the headquarters of the U.S. Coast Guard from 1966 to 1996, continuing its legacy of national service.”

Active alerts

1

Closures

0

Campgrounds

0

Visitor centers

0

Current alerts and closures

1 active NPS alert as of Oct 28, 2026: 0 closures, 0 danger, 0 caution and 1 information.

Information

Fort Jay front gate only — Temporary Closure.

The FRONT GATE of Fort Jay is temporarily closed to all. The fort is currently open to visitation Wednesday thru Sunday 10am to 4pm. Access to the fort will be via the western or rear sallyport.

Posted or updated Jul 7, 2026 ·Park conditions on nps.gov

Entrance fees and passes

This site has no entrance fee, according to NPS fee data.Parking or transportation fees may apply.

Things to do

Activities the NPS lists for Governors Island.

BikingRoad BikingFoodPicnickingGuided ToursJunior Ranger ProgramMuseum ExhibitsShoppingBookstore and Park StoreGift Shop and Souvenirs

Operating hours

Fort Jay will be closed for the winter. It will re-open in April

Fort Jay Winter
DayHours
MondayClosed
TuesdayClosed
WednesdayClosed
ThursdayClosed
FridayClosed
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Weather: During the summer public access season from May to September, the weather is typical of the mid-Atlantic region. Thunderstorms can come quickly with short downpours.

Contact and directions

Phone
212-210-6866
Email
[email protected]
Address
Governors Island, New York, NY 10004-1921
Coordinates
40.6916, -74.0167· View on OpenStreetMap

Official park page on nps.gov Directions

Visitor centers

No visitor centers are listed for this site in the NPS data.

Campgrounds

No NPS campgrounds are listed for this site. Nearby national forests or state parks may offer camping.

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Nearest other NPS sites

Sources

  • Park details, alerts, fees and passes, visitor centers and campgrounds: National Park Service Data API, snapshot of Oct 28, 2026.
  • Official park page: https://www.nps.gov/gois/index.htm
  • Data: National Park Service (NPS) Data API, U.S. Department of the Interior (developer.nps.gov). This product uses the NPS Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the National Park Service. The National Park Service and the U.S. Department of the Interior do not endorse OpenParks. Photos are NPS images shown with their original credits; park descriptions are short excerpts credited to the NPS. Always confirm current conditions on nps.gov before you travel.