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Governors Island National Monument
Bicycling Information
 

Governors Island is currently closed for public access. We are scheduled to re-open at the end of May, 2012. Please check back for exact dates. For more information please call us Monday - Friday at 212-825-3045 or visit us on our Facebook page or Twitter feed.

Information from the 2011 Season:

Getting around:

Governors Island is a walking or cycling island. Cars, motorcycles, and other motorized vehicles are not permitted. Exception: Motorized wheelchairs, etc.  If you have any questions, please contact 212-440-2200 for more information.

Click here for a map of the island.

Bike Rentals:
Cycling is a great way to see the island and if you own a bicycle, you are encouraged to bring it with you. You can also rent one on the island. Our partners, The Trust for Governors Island, have contracted with the company Bike and Roll to provide bike rentals on-island, including the "Free Bike Fridays" program.

Please visit the Bike and Roll website for more information.

Cycling is permitted all over the island except in designated areas.  Please dismount and walk your bicycle in the following locations:

  • Soissons Dock
  • Fort Jay
  • Castle Williams
  • Nolan Park

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Did You Know?
In 1738, British officials passed legislation to preserve a breed of English pheasants on Governors Island.

Last Updated: November 02, 2011 at 08:03 MST