michele j. • August 15, 2011Hidden from view from the rest of the park, this well planned and lush area provides a respite from the rest of the busy park!
Carol S. • February 20, 2017Terrific park with a fabulous view of Lower Manhattan. There are numerous playgrounds for all age children. Each is fenced & grouped by activity type. The age appropriate years are posted at each.
Mike K. • June 26, 2012Ikea has built some really nice paths and green space and areas to sit. Several of the piers have been restored. Gem of an area on the water.
Cruise with Bruce O. • February 11, 2014Stay at the Comfort Inn that is close. Clean, comfortable accommodations, free transportation to the cruise port, friendly staff. Call me for help.
David V. • July 7, 2013The Brooklyn ferry leaves on the hour. The East River ferry service (which isn't free leaves every 45m
NY Mets Katie ❤️⚾️✈️ • January 31, 2012I <3 the East River Ferry! $4 to get very quickly from Manhattan to the Williamsburg Waterfront music venue. Sweeping views of the bridges & the city.
Kimmie O. • July 26, 2020The Downtown Boathouse also offers free kayaking on Saturdays from mid-June to mid-September from 11AM-4PM at Pier 101
Jeeleighanne D. • May 14, 2018Went to Governors Island for the Holi hai festival. I had a blast. I will have ever revisit it to take in some history.
Nate F. • August 27, 2014there is a terrifying rope bridge you can take down to the piers
Experiences • August 15, 2012This place is neat! If you're up for the trek to Red Hook, Thurs. evenings and Sat. afternoons, cruise this little floating museum for free. It's been docked on Pier 44 since the mid-'90s.
The Corcoran Group • December 8, 2010Take a trip on the Water Taxi to shop for furniture, grab an inexpensive meal (try the Swedish meatballs) or enjoy wandering the redeveloped piers.
Miss Sia • May 25, 2014as of 5/24/14, the ferry is $2 round trip. 10:30am, 11:00am ferries are free on weekends only from Manhattan, Slip 7. 11:00am & 11:30am ferries are free from Brooklyn, Pier 6 on weekends.
Ray A. • April 9, 2017Great spot to hit before you head down to the park through Pier 6 at the bottom of Atlantic Ave. Great lattes.
NEREphotography • August 11, 2011A great trip for any photographer, check out the old buildings and Yankee Pier on the back side of the Island. Bring a bike or rent one for ease of travel around the Island. @nerephotography
Danielle • October 3, 2013Take your food out back for great year round seating by the pier with views of the Statue of Liberty!
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