Is parking free at Liberty State Park?

The park itself is free, but there are costs to go to Liberty Island or Ellis Island by ferry. Parking is free as well, except for the restaurants at the edge of the park. Helpful? There is a parking fee for both NY & Jersey parks to ferry access if you drive.



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Getting to the Park Admission is free, and there are several parking lots. Most of the lots have free parking, but one lot charges a fee. This lot is intended for visitors who plan to take the ferry or park for more than two hours in the lots near the terminal.

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Liberty State Park - Lot 8 (Ferry Lot) - Parking Lot.

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Staten Island Ferry Since the service is completely free, this is a great option for viewing the Statue of Liberty up close. The ferry route brings you directly across New York Harbor and right by the statue and Ellis Island. Pros: Of all the free options, the ferry has the best and closest view of the statue.

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All visitors must purchase a ticket to board the ferry to Liberty and Ellis Islands. All tickets are available to purchase up to six months in advance. Grounds Tickets are available daily and can be purchased via the Statue Cruises website or in-person at the Statue Cruises ticket booths.

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Parking for Liberty State Park Anyone driving to Liberty State Park in New Jersey can park for free if it's under two hours. But if you're staying longer or planning to ride the Statue Cruises ferry, the fee is $7 per car for up to 16 hours.

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The 5.5-mile loop around Liberty State Park affords precisely this opportunity. From the park headquarters, the Hudson River Walkway heads directly toward the Statue of Liberty. The Verrazano Bridge is in the distance to the south.

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How long is the entire trip? Sailing time to each island is approximately 15 minutes. If you remain on boat for ride only without visiting either monument, it will be one hour and fifteen minutes. If you visit both islands the time depends on the time you spend on both islands.

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