Castle Clinton National Monument — Battery Park
New York, NY Hours and Location

Battery Park
New York, NY   10004Driving Directions
Phone: (212)344-7220(212)344-7220 Maps & Directions

https://www.nps.gov/cacl/planyou...

National Monument

Operating Hours & Seasons

Castle Clinton

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Standard Hours

• Sunday:7:45 AM-5:00 PM
• Monday:7:45 AM-5:00 PM
• Tuesday:7:45 AM-5:00 PM
• Wednesday:7:45 AM-5:00 PM
• Thursday:7:45 AM-5:00 PM
• Friday:7:45 AM-5:00 PM
• Saturday:7:45 AM-5:00 PM

Fees & Passes

Entrance Fees:

• $0.00 - Castle Clinton Entrance Fee
  open to all

Entrance Passes:

• $0.00 - Park Specific Passes
  There are no park-specific passes required or sold at this location.

About

Built to keep people out; now welcomes millions in.

Located at the southern tip of Manhattan Island, Castle Clinton stands where New York City began, and represents not only the city’s growth, but the growth of a nation. Initially intended to prevent a British invasion in 1812, the fortification has transformed over the years to welcome theatergoers, immigrants, sightseers, and now, millions of visitors to New York Harbor.

Directions

Castle Clinton is located in historic Battery Park. It is only directly accessible by foot, bicycle, or wheelchair. You cannot drive directly to the site. Local parking is nearly impossible to find and expensive. All public transportation options are located outside of Battery Park.

Weather

Castle Clinton National Monument has a variety of weather. New York City has hot summers and cold winters. Spring can have heavy rains and Autumn can be cool. http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?CityName=New+York&state=NY&site=OKX&lat=40.7198&lon=-73.993#.Vqj8OvkrJlZ

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