Outdoor Activities

With 12 different park sites there are all kinds of things to do outdoors in the National Parks of New York Harbor! From fishing and hiking to birding and kayaking, we encourage you to enjoy the great outdoors at one of our many beautiful sites.
 
Gateway NRA
Gateway National Recreation Area

Learn more about outdoor activities at Gateway NRA, which covers over 26,000 acres around the harbor.

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Governors Island National Monument

Only a 10 minute ferry ride away from Manhattan, Governors Island offers a variety of outdoor activities.

Protecting America’s Treasures
Great American Outdoors Act

The act, signed by the President on Aug. 4, 2020, will permanently fund the Land and Water Conservation Fund and restore our national parks.

Last updated: August 29, 2022

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