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Governors Island is now open to the public year-round, every day from 7am-6pm. Ferries run daily from Manhattan, click here to view an updated ferry schedule.

Governors Island is now open to the public year-round, every day from 7am-6pm. Ferries run daily from Manhattan, click here to view an updated ferry schedule.

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Join Us

At a time when New York­ers need parks and open space more than ever, Gov­er­nors Island needs sup­port from mem­bers to help us care for the Island and make it a wel­com­ing place for every­one. Plus, mem­bers get great perks like free fer­ry rides, dis­counts at favorite Island eater­ies and activ­i­ties, invi­ta­tions to exclu­sive events and more! Join today!

Make a donation

The Friends of Gov­er­nors Island rais­es near­ly 75% of the fund­ing need­ed to care for the Island’s green space, a joy­ful escape for all New York­ers – at a time when they need it the most. Help us ensure that this oasis can con­tin­ue to bring joy to our city, now and in the future. Make a dona­tion today!

Give a gift that keeps on giving

Adopt a piece of Gov­er­nors Island for a friend or loved one. Gifts include per­son­al­ized cer­tifi­cates, Gov­er­nors Island mem­ber­ships, com­mem­o­ra­tive plaques and more. Learn more about adop­tion opportunities.

Con­nect with us

Fol­low us on Twit­ter and Insta­gram, and like us on Face­book. You can even fol­low the adven­tures of the Island’s work­ing dogs on Instagram.

Become a member

Mem­bers enjoy great perks like free fer­ry rides, dis­counts at favorite Island eater­ies and activ­i­ties, invi­ta­tions to exclu­sive events and more! Sign up for mem­ber­ship.

Vol­un­teer

Gov­er­nors Island relies on vol­un­teers to keep this incred­i­ble pub­lic space wel­com­ing and beau­ti­ful for all. Whether it’s main­tain­ing our land­scapes or wel­com­ing vis­i­tors, there are many ways to lend a hand.

Bring your Com­pa­ny to the Island

We wel­come cor­po­rate part­ners to plan fun and reju­ve­nat­ing events on the Island, take part in impact­ful team-build­ing vol­un­teer activ­i­ties, and spon­sor the Island’s pop­u­lar events and programs.

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