What are the hours at Castle Clinton National Monument?

Mon: 7:45AM - 5:00PM; Tue: 7:45AM - 5:00PM; Wed: 7:45AM - 5:00PM; Thu: 7:45AM - 5:00PM; Fri: 7:45AM - 5:00PM; Sat: 7:45AM - 5:00PM; Sun: 7:45AM - 5:00PM (Castle Clinton)

Does Castle Clinton National Monument require a reservation?

No timed-entry or vehicle reservation is required to enter Castle Clinton National Monument. Individual tours, campgrounds, or backcountry permits may still need to be booked separately.

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Is Castle Clinton National Monument open right now?

Q: Is Castle Clinton National Monument open right now?

As of October 14, 2026, Castle Clinton National Monument is open. No active closures or hazards reported.

National Monument · NY

Open

Castle Clinton National Monument is open.

Why this statusNo active closures or hazards reported.

Last checked Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:00:58 GMT

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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.

Type: National Monument
State: NY
Nearest town: Battery Park

About Castle Clinton National Monument

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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Visitor info

AddressBattery Park, New York, NY 10004

Phone(212) 329-9979

Websitewww.nps.gov/cacl/index.htm ↗

Hours

Mon	7:45AM - 5:00PM
Tue	7:45AM - 5:00PM
Wed	7:45AM - 5:00PM
Thu	7:45AM - 5:00PM
Fri	7:45AM - 5:00PM
Sat	7:45AM - 5:00PM
Sun	7:45AM - 5:00PM

Castle Clinton

Getting thereCastle 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.

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How we read this status

We derive Castle Clinton National Monument's status from the National Park Service's own alerts and operating hours, refreshed hourly — this is our reading, not an official determination. As of the last check: No active closures or hazards reported. Full method: how we check park status.