Castle Clinton National Monument

Usual hours

• Mon–Sun 7:45–17:00

From 56 published days, 2026-10-20 to 2026-12-14; community-mapped.

About

Entrance / day-use fee applies.

This park's official page lists: Store / concessions.

This park's official page lists: Visitor center.

Events

• Castle Clinton Guided tour 10:00 AM–10:30 AM · Castle Clinton NM
• Castle Garden Emigrant Depot Special Tour 10:00 AM–02:00 PM · Tours will begin inside Castle Clinton
• The Last Adieu: Book Talk with Author Ryan Cole 11:00 AM–12:00 PM · Program will take place inside the walls of Castle Clinton and is free and open to the public.

Before you go

Limits

Yes, service dogs are legally permitted anywhere in a park that visitors can go

Getting there

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 & when to go

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

History

Opened

1808

Heritage status

Listed heritage / protected status

• Park opened