An Urban Oasis
Liberty State Park is a 1,122-acre urban waterfront oasis with outdoor recreation, family activities, and historical sites waiting for you. The park opened in June 14, 1976 after ownership of the land was transferred from the Central Railroad of New Jersey to state and federal agencies. Today, a two-mile promenade provides easy access to the attractions with amazing views of the Manhattan skyline across the Hudson River. Liberty State Park is open daily from 6:00 am to 10:00 pm.
Things to Do
New Jersey’s 9/11 Memorial
Dedicated on the 10th anniversary, the “Empty Sky” 9/11 Memorial is the official State of New Jersey’s Memorial that honors the memory of the 749 people that lived in or had ties to New Jersey that lost their lives at the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001. The memorial was designed by Jessica Jamroz and Frederic Swartz.
The brushed stainless-steel twin walls are 210 feet long, the width of each side of the World Trade Center Towers. They rise 30 feet, standing parallel to each other with a 12-foot wide paved path of bluestone between them. Like the World Trade Center, the stainless steel reflects the constantly changing light of day.
CRRNJ Terminal- A Gateway to America
Hours of operation: 7:30 am to 5:00 pm, July 1 through September 5
Visit the building where thousands of immigrants from northern, southern, and eastern Europeans arrived to live in the United States. The CRRNJ Terminal, along with the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, are the three locations of America’s Historic Immigration Trilogy. The Terminal served these immigrants as the gateway to the realization of their hopes and dreams of a new life in America.
Liberty State Park is also the only location in New Jersey with Ferry service to Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty. For more information, visit the website managed by the National Park Service.
Liberty Science Center- Family Fun & Education
Hours of operation: 9:00 am – 5:30 pm daily.
The Liberty Science Center is New Jersey’s first major state science museum. The museum integrates science and technology in their permanent exhibition galleries. There are always special exhibits at the museum, so be sure to check the website for the current programs. They also have the nation’s largest IMAX dome theatre, and the largest and most technologically advanced planetarium in the Western Hemisphere.
Outdoor Recreation
Liberty State Park is a great place to just enjoy a beautiful day along the Hudson River. Use the miles of walkways by walking, jogging, biking, or rollerblading. Have a picnic, go fishing, crabbing, boating, or kayaking. Kayak Eco Tours explore the Hudson River Estuary on two-hour tours that highlight the local wildlife and habitats.
Bonus: It will be challenging to find a restaurant with a better view than The Liberty House Restaurant. It was designed to give guests amazing views of New York City. The award-winning farm to table cuisine, live music, and comfortable environment will make you look forward to your next visit to Liberty State Park and the Liberty House Restaurant.
Liberty State Park
Morris Pesin Drive
Jersey City, NJ 07305
