The Easiest Way To Get Away
Governors Island is a 172 acre island in the heart of New York Harbor. It’s only 800 yards from Lower Manhattan, and even
closer to Brooklyn. It is a world unto itself, unique and full of promise.
Governors Island announces 2020 reopening
Governors Island is reopening July 15! To ensure the health and safety of all visitors, we’re implementing new protocols including a new ticket reservation system to ensure social distancing on our ferries, requiring face coverings, enhanced cleaning and more. Tickets will be available starting Friday, July 10 at 10AM. Learn about our 2020 season and our COVID-19 response here.
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Governors Island Reopens to the Public on July 15
July 8, 2020
NEW YORK (July 8, 2020) —The Trust for Governors Island announced today that Governors Island will reopen to the public with limited capacity for passive recreational activities on Wednesday, July 15, 2020. Starting that day, Governors Island will be open to visitors daily from 10AM to 6PM on weekdays and 10AM to 7PM on weekends.In order to serve New Yorkers most in need of open space, The Trust is launching an extensive outreach initiative and offering free ferries to all New York City...
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To Our Community
June 2, 2020
Black Lives Matter. The Trust for Governors Island and Friends of Governors Island stand with all who condemn systematic racism, violence and injustices against black people and communities of color.
It is more important than ever that public spaces, including our own, do more to increase accessibility and amplify the diverse voices of New York City. We re-commit ourselves to constantly examining and strengthening our continued efforts to ensure that Governors island is a welcoming, inclusive and safe environment for...