I have been going there since 1976.....saw many shows there. Big name entertainment spectacular view of the NY Skyline.Took a ferry to the Statue of Liberty from there. read more

Amazing views, very clean park, pleasant place to visit that also felt secure. We visited on a Saturday afternoon - we saw the 9/11 memorial which was touching. We parked at one lot and then drove over to another lot to be able to see Lady Liberty. Loved that there were plenty of benches to sit and enjoy the view and sounds. There was a strong police presence (while not excessive) so it just felt safer. Side note: I really wish you could walk or ride over to visit Ellis Island from the park since there's a narrow bridge that crosses over, but it's not possible. read more

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Beautiful park with an amazing view of the New York City skyline and the Statue of Liberty! Not crowded and plenty of free parking. There are a few trails with cleared paths. Definitely a must for those who want to see as much as they can of the City but have limited time. There are also benches for those who want to have a seat and just really take in the peaceful views. Also, be aware of your surroundings as there are cyclists and joggers...don't get in their way! Enjoy and take in the gorgeous views! read more

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I went to Liberty State Park for Pokémon GO Fest this weekend. Pokémon GO Fest is an annual event where players from around the world come together to celebrate the game and get access to limited-time in-game content. This was the first time the event was held at LSP (for the past two years, it had been held on Randall's Island). As I've said in previous reviews, Liberty State Park never disappoints with its views of NYC and Ellis Island. So I was very excited to hear that this year's GO Fest would be here. According to NJ.com, an estimated 90k fans descended upon the park. All things considered, I think LSP and Niantic did a good job with ensuring the safety of visitors and preserving the park (from what I saw). If GO Fest is held again in the NYC area, I hope it returns to Liberty State Park in Jersey City. You can get to the park by ferry/water taxi, HBLR service, rideshare/shuttle, or on foot/bike if you're local. read more

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A must see and do if you are on this side of the River and not heading into NYC. You get an amazing view of the manhattan skyline especially lower manhattan (aka downtown). The cost to park is $7. You will scan a QR code and pay. You can pay it once you get to your parking space which is nice. When you exit, the camera should pick up your license plate and automatically open the gate. We went later in the day around 5pm on a Sunday when most people were leaving so we had plenty of options to park. We parked in parking lot 8 which is one of the closest parking lots to old CRRNJ Terminal and the Empty Sky Memorial which is extremely moving. It's dedicated to the 9/11 victims. We walked along the riverfront and took photos and also checked out the old terminal since we love train stations in our family. This is also where you would pick up the ferry to Liberty Island and also Ellis island. This is a great option is you want to see the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island and again not wanting to head to the city. Again, this is an awesome place to take in the views of that beautiful skyline and the cost is CHEAP! read more

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Recently participated in a 5k at Liberty State Park on behalf of Zero Prostate Cancer. It was a great cause. We thought that we'd be lucky enough to avoid rain at the 5k, but unfortunately the light rain remained undefeated. Fortunately, the humans were prepared. Our dog sadly wasn't haha. But anyhow, it's a very nice park with great views of the NYC skyline. It was an overcast day, so we didn't get the greatest views. However, it's a slight blessing in disguise as any nice weather would've attracted a greater crowd and thus we wouldn't be able to enjoy it in peace. But it's a beautiful park to come hang out at for a morning or afternoon. We drove in and parked in Parking Lot 4, just near the area where we had to register. Just note that the GPS directions for Liberty State Park will take you to near the Statue of Liberty parking lot. Therefore, if you have to park in Lots 3 or 4, just head straight at the roundabout instead of making a left. read more

Visiting the Statue of Liberty was truly history rolling out. Proud to be an American and to know my ancestors came here to have a better life. History that stands as a reminder. read more

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My initial thought of Liberty State Park was this is just some place in New Jersey where I'm catching the ferry to see the Statue of Liberty. While a portion of the park does have ferry services to the statue, and parts of New York in Manhattan as well as a quick stop to bring you over from Jersey City to the park there an entire other side that is a full functioning park. The ferry side has a beautiful view of downtown New York in view, and the Empty Sky Memorial which is the New Jersey tribute to 9/11 just a few things you can explore/see at the part before or after your ferry ride. read more

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Fantastic sight lines of the downtown NYC skyline, Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty! Having lived in the metro area for all of my life, I had never, everrrrr been to Liberty State Park once...not even ONCE. As a native New Yorker, it was just one of those, "I can go there anytime type of places" items in my mind. When I finally visited on a gorgeous summer Saturday morning, I was surprised at how huge and vast the park was. I always had a vision in my head of what the park was like and, to be honest, it was not what I imagined because it was a wholeeeeee lot bigger. Just check out the map of it on Google Maps. First, I never realized how close the park was to Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty - so close that you feel that you can just reach out and grab them! And, yes, there are paid ferry rides to both that you can access from the park. Besides its proximity to those 2 tourist attractions, the view of downtown NYC is amazing. I always thought the Brooklyn Promenade had the best views of downtown, but Liberty State Park gives it a good run for its money. Also, there is LOTS and LOTS of space at the park, including a playground at Parking Lot 7, for your kids and pets to run amok. Just be careful though as there are spaces close to the river with no barriers, so keep an eye on those kids and pets! Besides the playground, there are also multiple open BBQ pits and many picnic tables for gatherings as well. If you're here to just to walk around and explore, there is also the walkway which connects 2 busier parts of the park and leads to the Statue of Liberty cruises from the NJ side. We only explored a fraction of the park, so we'll definitely be back to see the rest of it (like the September 11th memorial), but it's an awesome place to relax on your own or with your family, take a walk, do a run, sit and read a book, have a family gathering or just flat out sit and think. read more

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This is the park where lot of tourists come to board the ferry to Statue of Liberty from Jersey side. The entrance not the greatest as the parking is next to an ancient out of service train station. You have to drive over stone road which is unpleasant. The park itself spreads across a huge area. It has a stunning view of downtown NYC and the freedom tower. The walkway along the river is very popular with locals. Once we saw fire fighters parading at the park. Lots of picnic available. But all grass areas are not properly maintained or watered. So there's lots of dead spots in the park. When at the park be cautious of surroundings and your belongings. It's not the safest, especially after sunset. read more

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Beautiful park overlooking the Statue of Liberty and Ellis island. The remains of the old train station are under renovation but serve as the ticketing booth for the ferry to liberty and Ellis island. Parking fees are charged when you leave the lot ($11 for the day). read more

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We booked a ferry from here to visit Statue of Liberty. The ferry ride itself is around 15 to 20 minutes. Liberty State Park is around an hour drive from NYC. It is such a beautiful park because the ferries from Battery Park, New York were sold out. There is a 9/11 memorial located in the park called "Empty Sky". It was dedicated to September 11 state's victims who lost their lives at the World Trade Center attack on September 11 2001. The views of Manhattan skyline , Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island from here are absolutely stunning. This park has picnic areas available. It also has free picnic tables and grills. There is a grass area to sit and chill with your friends and family. There are also walking and biking trails. I think, this is a dog friendly park and the pets need to be on a leash no longer than 6 feet in length. There are also a couple of play grounds for kids. There are clean restrooms throughout the park. This park also offers free and paid parking lots. read more

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This was a cool park as it overlooks nyc and the Statue of Liberty. Parking is free and there is a large park with food trucks and tables perfect for a picnic or day out. Then they have the walkway over the water which looks cool but we did not have time to check it out. read more

Parked at this large pork on the Jersey side on the way to Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty. Great water views and views of Manhattan. Lots of green space and a few restaurants. Also lots of parking or so. It seemed being restored, which will make the visit even better in the future in terms of the railway depot memorable memorial to 9/11. read more

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Great little park where you pick up the ferry in New Jersey to see the Statue of Liberty. Much better and easier than catching it in New York. Incredible views, and apparently is prime spot for wedding photos. Old railroad station that is being revitalized from what our tour guide said. Nice breeze off the water too. Even if you're not taking the ferry it seems like a good spot just to take a walk around the waterfront. read more

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JERSEY CITY: Liberty State Park may be one of the most amazing parks we have been to! So much history is beautifully featured and the park is dog friendly! There are incredible views of the NYC skyline, Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, Verrazano Bridge, a stunning 9/11 memorial called Empty Sky, areas to walk including a 2 mile path along the Hudson River, remnants of the old railroad terminal, and you can take the Liberty Landing City Ferry into Manhattan that lets off at Brookfield Place terminal (dogs allowed!). Pets must be leashed and cleaned up after. read more

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The first time I went here was after I visited the Liberty Science Center. It's a pretty good place for a walk, jog, or run. You also get a nice view of the water and the Statue of Liberty. I went back again to see the Statue of Liberty and walk a bit to get some exercise. The third time I went here I went on a ferry to Liberty Island. I saw the Statue of Liberty up close and I also went to a museum that was on the island. This is the best place I've ever been to. I will come back again to see Ellis Island. This is also the first time I've ever been on a boat/ferry, or any watercraft in general. The ferry ride was fun and I went on all of the floors to see the view. I love it here. 100% would recommend if you want to take pictures, get exercise, or see museums and the Statue of Liberty. read more

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Living in New Jersey, I think it's easy to become desensitized and unimpressed by our attractions and landmarks. However, seeing how excited family from abroad was to see the Statue of Liberty put things in perspective. In this economy, I'm not paying a million dollars to stand on Lady Liberty - or worse yet nearby Ellis Island - and crane my neck for a view (can you tell I'm still mad about that 5th grade field trip?). So I decided it would either be the FREE Staten Island Ferry or Liberty State Park for a FREE visit. Our errands took awhile so the park it was. We arrived around 5pm and the park was relatively empty except for joggers and a few couples. We got to take lots of pics, our relative was very happy, and we timed it just right to also catch purple hour and a fiery sunset. After dark we drove around to the other side of the park with the cobblestone drive and got a wonderful view of the Freedom Tower. Really fun outing. Jersey has it all! Good to Know: -The park closes at 5 but the gate stays open til 10. -Plenty of parking on the side to the right of Lady Liberty (not the Liberty Science Center side). -Paved walkway that is accessible for strollers and other mobility devices. No stairs! read more

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Truly beautiful park numerous activities to do ranging from chilin out to visit museums in area. The environment it's is beautiful very well maintained for all to enjoy and have fun. read more

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Liberty State Park has a great view of the statue and the Manhattan skyline. It's a nice relaxing park with plenty of benches and free parking. read more

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Revisited this park beginning of winter in the late afternoon & the view is even better. Not a lot of people, peaceful & quiet with lots of parking available. Perfect spot for walking, quiet meditation or simply watching the sun set. read more

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Liberty State Park is the perfect place to visit for a great walk or run. There's plenty of paths and benches for you to sit and enjoy the view of the water and Statue of Liberty. I've visited Liberty State Park for a few special occasions at the Liberty House. It's a beautiful venue for a wedding or celebration. I recently visited for the Water Lantern Festival. It was a beautiful night with great food trucks and views! read more

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Awesome self guided tour from Liberty state park to Ellis island and Liberty island. The ferry from Jersey City was simple. Parking was $7 Easy arrival from the Turnpike. read more

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Solid park for running and doing picnic gatherings as it has good space and waterfront views. I went here once for a work meet up a while back and then more recently for a jog with some friends in Jersey City. Overall quite solid both times albeit the park could have more amenities like pickleball or tennis similar to Lincoln Park. But overall still pretty good and if I lived closer I would like to walk around it more. read more

A great spot for seeing NYC and hanging out which doesn't cost an exorbitant amount of time and money like going all the way into Manhattan. Observation deck allows you to see a clear view of most of downtown and midtown which is awesome. We didn't do the ferries as it was cold and lots of time and money with kids involved , but it's a great spot to access Ellis island and Statue of Liberty if you have half a day or so to spare. read more

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The Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic was hosted at Liberty State Park and it was the perfect location because it was a short distance from NY which is where my hotel was at the time. I was able to commute to the park via a short taxi ride and then a ferry upon arrival. The park was very spacious and an appropriate venue for the volume of people at this event as well as the various VIP and general admission setups. read more

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Sonia un persona un mucha qué trabaja para un tede mu especial suare un geplo andina Amable simpática. De gran ayuda en encontrar información sobre como tomar el ferry. Excelente comunicadora. Mejoren su salario...no. read more

We are checking out lady liberty from the Jersey side. Not bad weather for a walk here today. It's actually quite busy and packed at the park here today. It's a cool day, but not too cold either. Great pics of the back of lady liberty, Ellis island and NYC city views. There's workout stations along the park. Not a bad park for a jog. read more

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Nice park for walking, chilling, relaxing, yoga, you name it! Love that it has direct view to Manhattan shoreline. The view is amazing btw. I snapped couple of pictures to enjoy the details later The breeze on a good day is pretty amazing and relazing. We got to sit and enjoy the peaceful moment Parking is tight, needed to wait for a while for others to leave to find a spot. Quite frustrating... Would definitely come back to this place in the future read more

One of the most underrated parks in the tri-state. It's very well maintained and has numerous grilling and picnic areas. On holidays and weekends stay away from the parking lot and playground area in the middle of the park which gets crowded. There are so many areas to enjoy nature in peace and quiet. Check out the nature reserve which has a nice little pond with benches and a walking path around it. read more

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With stunning NYC skyline views, the Statue of Liberty, and Ellis Island in the backdrop, this 36-acre park situated in Jersey City is the perfect location which my partner, our friends and I visited last Sunday. The walkway at Liberty State Park extends from the official New Jersey September 11 memorial to the state's victims of the September 11 attacks (Empty Sky Memorial) at the north end of the park - all the way to the southern end by the Liberation Monument. This location also houses the ferry docks traveling to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. Free ample parking is available for those enjoying the park but pay parking for the Liberty Island tours. We like this park and would recommend it to all who want a perfect spot to relax and soak in the sun with a view. read more

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Everyone should visit Liberty State Park. It has wonderful views of New York City and Ellis island. Being on Liberty State Park, one has proud and nostalgic feelings come over them (At least I did). Looking over at Ellis Island, I can envision my hard working European ancestors being thrilled to come to the US for a better life. Heard some sad stories about my relatives coming over in steerage. However, these were strong folks and were proud to arrive and become Americans. On the well manicured grounds of Liberty State Park, there's a magnificent bronze statue of World War II soldier holding a concentration camp survivor, the Empty Sky Memorial- dedicated to the New Jerseyans that lost their lives on 9/11, the Central Railroad Station (no longer in operation), US Flags flying and wonderful restaurants- Maritime Parc and Liberty House. The park is marvelous for picnics, bike riding, walking or just sitting on a bench enjoying the wonderful views. read more

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Love this park. So proud to live minutes away. Best views of NY really come from NJ. We bring all of our family & friends here when We have the opportunity. We've come here to picnic, bike, ride our scooters, walk our dog or even throw up our hammock for a relaxing afternoon. There's so much to see and do. Parking may be tough some weekends but people are constantly coming and going so with a little patience-you'll get a spot at any of the parking locations. Please keep the park clean and pick up after yourselves. read more

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Hermoso parque para caminar... una vista hermosa en donde se divisa la ciudad desde lejos... muy concurrido. read more

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I've passed through here a few times going to see the Statue of Liberty or the Macy's fireworks. Today I wanted to take a walk and appreciate the scenery. The park is along the Hudson River, next to a marina, Liberty science center and the Bergen-Hudson Rail. There were a few lots to pay for parking. I parked in lot 9 and it was free for 2 hrs. I saw a citi-bike rack outside the entrance. There was a memorial for the Holocaust, Black Tom explosions and a statue of Christopher Columbus. "Empty Sky" is the 9/11 memorial which consists of two parallel walls with the victims names. This park is in a league if it's own because it's the only park with a ferry to the statue of Liberty. Take the award-winning "Liberty" walkway for a view of the statue, the Bayonne bridge and the NY skyline. There is a huge open field with plenty of benches. There were a few porto-potties and public bathrooms in the information center. There were a few areas to picnic, but groups need a permit. I saw 2 jungle gyms and a conservation center. The landscape was very impressive. There's a swamp and marsh with a path through it. My feet got soaked and I didn't have the right shoes. This is a great place for a ride, run or walk. I saw plenty of people with scooters, strollers or dogs. You can have a picnic but make sure to bring your own food. Make sure to check out the website for info if you're going to Ellis island. read more

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this place is beautiful with nice landscaping and great views of NYC, the freedom tower, Ellis island, Hudson River, and Statue of Liberty. The place is clean and has bathrooms read more

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A NYC must-do. This park is away from the city, so will be hard to get to unless you have a car. Luckily for us, we had a car this time around and were able to stop in on our way through the city. This park has a big grassy area, playground, picnic tables, public bathrooms (open during COVID), and a long walking bridge connecting the park to the city. The bridge has benches lining the way, allowing you to sit and soak in the gorgeous views and bay breezes. This spot truly has the best views of the city and was magical. It also is located right in front of the Statue of Liberty, so you can even see that up close as well. We watched boats go by while we ate our lunch and it was an hour well-spent. Enjoy! read more

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The ongoing pandemic has definitely taken a toll on a lot of businesses and public places since a consumer's mindset to buy anything outside of essentials or to visit a public place like a park or beach, has crippled down significantly. Now by living with what has become the new normal, it is commendable on how these businesses and public places continue to remain open and cater to the general public by following the safety standards. It is now all the more important that we as customers, support these heroes during these dark hours to mankind. This place is a pride of NJ and if you are a NJ resident or visiting NJ, don't miss out on visiting this splendor of a place. The park has plenty of parking space and finding a spot won't be difficult at all. We usually park at lot # 7 that takes us to the center of the stretch. The iconic Lady might be showing her back to you but embraces people from all walks of life, age, community and color, with open arms. You would find people talking a walk, jog, bike on the well laid roads next to the Hudson River or play ball and picnic on the sprawling green lawns that face the skyline. If you walk towards the Hoboken end, you will walk past the Empty Sky memorial erected for the precious NJ lives lost on the dreadful day of 9/11. Keep walking and you will get a closer look of the Downtown Manhattan skyline. Travel tip- Plan your visit in the evening times before sunset as you will get to experience the pristine beauty of the iconic Statue of Liberty and the NY skyline view transform to lights under the dark sky. read more

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Good walks, good views of the skyline and statue of liberty and ellis island. Free parking too

It was nice we went here to catch the ferry to see the Statue of Liberty but there was a fee. Plus it started to rain. We was like we are going to just do some other things i did meet a very nice local there. The local was running she took the time to conversate with me well she said Rhode Island's ferry was cheaper than manhattan's ferry I was like wow. read more

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