Staten Island · Richmond County
Staten Island Ferry Terminal Park
NYC Parks
- Location
- Richmond Terrace at the St. George Ferry Terminal
- Size
- 1.5 acres
- Hours
- Always accessible
- Type
- NYC Parks
Staten Island Ferry Terminal Park provides public gathering space at the St. George Ferry Terminal, the borough's gateway to Manhattan and the starting point of the most famous free ride in New York City.
The Staten Island Ferry carries over 70,000 passengers daily on its 25-minute crossing between St. George and Whitehall Terminal in Lower Manhattan. The ferry provides free, unobstructed views of the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, Governors Island, and the Lower Manhattan skyline.
The ferry ride has been called the best free attraction in New York City by travel publications worldwide. The views from the ferry deck, particularly during the golden hour at sunset, rival any paid observation deck in the city.
The St. George Terminal area has been revitalized with new residential development, restaurants, and cultural venues, transforming the ferry landing from a purely functional transit facility into a mixed-use neighborhood center.
Staten Island Ferry Terminal Park provides the first and last impression of Staten Island for the millions of visitors who ride the ferry each year, a gathering space at the threshold between the borough's island identity and its connection to the rest of the city.