FOR NEW YORK

Battery Park, NY: (Map: Google, Bing)

Take the East Side Drive (FDR Drive) south to Battery Park and State Street or the West Side Highway/West Street/Route 9A south to Battery Place. Designated parking is not available. Privately operated parking lots are located along West Street and South Street (beneath the FDR Drive) and may be used for a fee. Because parking is limited, it is best to arrive early or, better yet, to take public transportation.

Ferry departure address for GPS: 1 Battery Place, New York, NY 10004

Wheelchair/Handicapped-Accessible Parking to get to the ferry:

Battery Park in Lower Manhattan: Official placards are required in order to park in designated public parking spaces available in New York City. The closest metered parking spaces to Battery Park are on Battery Place. Private parking lots are available as well. Handicapped-accessible rest rooms are available in Castle Clinton National Monument and ferry ticket counters are handicapped accessible.

Here is more information about handicapped parking in New York City, where you can also apply for a New York City Permit for handicapped parking.

FOR NEW JERSEY

Liberty State Park in Jersey City, NJ: (Map: Google, Bing)

Take the New Jersey Turnpike Extension to Exit 14B. Follow the signs to Liberty State Park/Ferry to Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. There is ample parking available in Liberty State Park for a fee.

Ferry departure address for GPS: 1 Audrey Zapp Drive, Jersey City, NJ 07305

Wheelchair/Handicapped-Accessible Parking to get to the ferry:

Liberty State Park in Jersey City, NJ: Private parking is available for a fee. Designated spots for those with official placards are available. There are level walkways to the ferry boarding area. Handicapped-accessible rest rooms are located at Liberty State Park.