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Castle Clinton National Monument

Park Hours (Today)

7:45AM - 5:00PM

Castle Clinton NM: 7:45AM - 5:00PM

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About the Park

Located at the southern tip of Manhattan, Castle Clinton marks the place where New York City began and reflects the growth of both the city and the nation. Built to defend the harbor during the War of 1812, it has since welcomed theatergoers, immigrants, and sightseers—and today continues to greet millions of visitors to New York Harbor.

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Arch entrance to a brown stone fort

Castle Clinton NM

Originally built as a fort to protect New York harbor, the building has changed to fit the needs of a growing city. The building has operated as an opera house, immigration depot and the New York Aquarium.

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Getting Here & Transit

How to Get Here

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.

Official NPS Directions Transport Info

Park Amenities

ATM/Cash Machine
Baby Changing Station
Benches/Seating
Bicycle - Rack
Braille
Cellular Signal
Fire Extinguisher
First Aid Kit Available
Historical/Interpretive Information/Exhibits
Information
Information - Maps Available
Internet/WiFi Available
Public Transit
Restroom
Restroom - Accessible

Operating Hours

Castle Clinton

Castle Clinton is open daily except Thanksgiving day and Christmas Day.

  • Monday7:45AM - 5:00PM
  • Tuesday7:45AM - 5:00PM
  • Wednesday7:45AM - 5:00PM
  • Thursday7:45AM - 5:00PM
  • Friday7:45AM - 5:00PM
  • Saturday7:45AM - 5:00PM
  • Sunday7:45AM - 5:00PM

When to Go

Crowd Calendar

Plan your trip around peak seasons to avoid crowds or embrace the energy of the busy months. Our crowd predictions are based on historical NPS Visitor Use Statistics.

Jan

Low

Feb

Low

Mar

Low

Apr

Moderate

May

Moderate

Jun

High

Jul

Low

Aug

Low

Sep

Low

Oct

Moderate

Nov

Moderate

Dec

High
Low Crowds
Moderate Crowds
High Crowds

Location

Battery Park
New York, NY 10004

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Planning Castle Clinton National Monument

These common questions go deeper into logistics and planning. For real-time updates on road closures and current conditions, always check the Alerts section above.

Reservation policies vary heavily by season. During peak summer months, many popular national parks require timed-entry permits or vehicle reservations just to enter the park, or specific permits for popular hikes (like Half Dome or Angels Landing). Always check the official NPS alerts and recreation.gov before setting your dates.