Plan a day trip to Governors Island this summer | Brooklyn Bridge Parents

Summer is here, and Governors Island is open daily! Here’s everything you need to know to plan a fun day trip for the whole family.

During the summer, direct ferries run Saturdays, Sundays, and holiday from two Brooklyn locations: Pier 6 in Brooklyn Bridge Park and Red Hook/Atlantic Basin. Click here for schedules and tickets. Reserve your weekend tickets in advance, before they sell out!
NYC Ferry, the City’s public ferry service, also serves Governors Island daily year-round, with stops on the Lower East Side, Wall Street, and along the Brooklyn waterfront. Click here for NYC Ferry information, ticketing, and schedules.

There are 20+ food and drink spots to explore, including Carreau Club Bar & Pétanque, Gitano Island beach club, and much, much more! Check which vendors are open daily by clicking here.
The Yard adventure playground is open Saturdays and Sundays, 12 to 4pm. The playground is very popular; go there straight from the ferry before it reaches capacity!

Visitors are always welcome to bring their own food. Outdoor grills can be reserved in advance.
They are plenty of bikes and other vehicles for rent on the island; learn more here. Blazing Saddles also offers Free Bike Mornings from 9am-12pm on weekdays (excluding holidays).

Visit The Governors Island Urban Farm, which includes GrowNYC’s Teaching Garden, a compost learning center, and a bee sanctuary. There is also a lavender field in South Battery.
QC NY spa (for adults only) is open daily year-round. Take in the city skyline from one of their heated outdoor pools.

Check out ongoing public art installations, exhibitions, and events.
Visit Slide Hill, NYC’s longest slide at 57 feet, or relax in a hammock in Hammock Grove.

Updated: June 25, 2024.

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