Veterans Memorial Pier

Veterans Memorial Pier is a one-acre waterfront pier at Bay Street on the Stapleton waterfront, honoring Staten Island's military veterans with a waterfront memorial and public gathering space. The pier provides direct access to the Upper New York Bay with views of the Manhattan skyline and the Bayonne, New Jersey waterfront.

Staten Island has one of the highest per-capita rates of military service in New York City, with a deep tradition of service across all branches of the armed forces. The borough's numerous veterans' memorials, including this pier, reflect the community's strong connection to military heritage.

The pier features a memorial installation, seating areas, and a promenade along the waterfront. The pier is part of the broader Stapleton waterfront area that is being developed with new housing, commercial space, and public parkland.

The pier's waterfront location provides dramatic views across the harbor, connecting the memorial's honorees to the maritime environment that has always been central to Staten Island's identity. Ships passing through the harbor provide a constant reminder of the strategic waterway that the island has helped guard for centuries.

Veterans Memorial Pier combines remembrance with waterfront access, honoring those who served while providing the public with a place to walk, sit, and enjoy the harbor views that define life on Staten Island's North Shore.