Came here on 9/11 and wasn’t disappointed. The best views of New York are from New Jersey, and this is the epitome of that statement. Lady Liberty, Ellis Island, the Battery and downtown, South Street Seaport, all within an arm’s reach from Liberty State Park. It is the point of embarkation for Liberty and Ellis Islands as well, and during the pandemic, the car park was free. I rode my bike along the water, and that was really nice and would recommend to any cyclists serious or not. I came at a good time, because once A Tribute in Lights shone across the river, the queue to enter the park was so long. I will definitely return here, perhaps when it’s a little less crowded, but visiting on 9/11 it makes sense. There is a touching memorial called Empty Sky, which honours those from Jersey City and surrounding areas who passed in the attacks, with their names on the walls which frames where the Towers would have stood. Many irreverent folk visiting, but also many who were there remembering their loved ones lost 19 years ago, lest we forget.

Nice view to New York city. Nice open space to hangout with family. Nicely maintained track for running or jogging.Abundant seats to relax and most importantly fresh air.Would definitely recommend as a nice picnic spot.I have seen people using fishing poles can check on that if its the case its a good spot to fish too.

Perfect place for family, kids and pets. Amazing view of the New York skyline. They have both free and paid parking. But free parking is mostly full so you have to go early if you want one. Paid parking is not expensive as well. The first half hour is free, then its $7. If you go after 5pm its $5. They also have restroom with wheelchair accessible. Amazing experience !!!!!!!!!!!

Its big, nice and well maintained Park located just in front of Manhatan Financial District (at the other side of Hudson River). The main attraction in the Park is the tribute do 9/11 World Trade Center, with an monument which represents the two towers. The view of New York Skyline and Liberty Statue from the Park is amazing and may provide great pictures.

Very nice park. Paid and free parking. We found free parking on both sides and in the middle where the kids playground is.We had a picnic near the playground. Seemed to be a lot of picnic tables available in this area and the side near the statue of liberty.You can see a very nice view of NYC from the harbor near the railway station and 9/11 memorial. Plenty if walking and trails.

Theres lots of places offering breathtaking views of Manhattans famed skyline, and this is one of those. And its free to visit, so whats not to like? Youll especially see Lower Manhattan up close, dominated by One World Trade Center. And then theres Lady Libertys behind, plus Ellis Island. The park is clean and well maintained, and not as busy as other similar parks offering sweeping views, so social distancing is not a problem.Youll most likely need a car or bike to get here. If you take public transportation, be prepared to walk a minimum of 1.5 miles from the nearest bus or ferry station. And the park is huge, so all that walking adds up. We drove during our recent visit, and found free parking across the street from the Interpretive Center. We walked around the Nature Center for about an hour and enjoyed the views.There are no reliable restroom facilities so try to do your business before coming. And it gets exposed to the elements so be sure to prepare for the weather as well. It was very windy and cold when we visited.

One of my favorite parks. Here you can walk, run, bike and whatever you put your mind into it. Great exercise!!!! They have outdoors exercise equipment. You can enjoy both NYC skyline and jersey city nature along with the marina and 911 memorial. You can take the ferry to Ellis Island and Statue Liberty!!!!!! One of the best NJ parks. ️️️️

An amazing view of skyline of New York City skyscrapers and wonderful look of Statue of Liberty from the park. Well maintained park with good parking space and park benches, picnic areas. Love spending evening here, clicking pictures and enjoyed nice weather with Hudson river scenic views.

Great park, clean, there was an ice cream truck (bring cash, and you can see all of manhattan plus lady liberty. Would definitely recommend you visit.

Loved this park! So much to see and do. Lots of history and of course there are views of Statue of Liberty. The Empty Skies memorial was touching and nicely done. And the train station had a lot of great history information

We greatly enjoyed spending weekends and free time in your place. If given a chance to come back, then we should, for it was truly worth it and satisfying. Thanks!

Large state park with lots of green space to accommodate all kinds of activities from picnicking to walking to biking or just simply sitting around to enjoy the view of the water.The walking/biking path along the river would give the best view of Manhattan skyline. The ample green would give everyone his own space for a picnic or a quick lunch.Parking is free, or just for a minimal fee. Shuttles for Ellis Island and Statue of Liberty leave from here.A good park for all to take in some fresh air in the mix of the city concrete....

Park is well kept, but while many people have masks on, there are several without masks or not covering their nose. Nice views!

One of the best park in NJ! Highly recommend. Must visit place in your NYC/NJ trip. Best view of NYC downtown and pretty much entire skyline of NYC. Park has ample amount of parking space and wide open area for family or group picnic.

It is impossible for someone living in North jersey to not know or love this place. It offers view of the city from downtown to up close and personal view of statue of liberty. I love going to here to see the moon rise behind statue of liberty, seeing the rising sun behind it.Just a beautiful place to relax and enjoy the sunset or sunrise over NYC.

Great place to view the Newyork city skyline. The state park is an excellent weekend getaway with your family and friends . You can enjoy the views of Newyork and New Jersey. Obviously it is the boarding point for the ferries to the Statue of Liberty from the jersey side. On a clear day you ll get a great view of the Ellis island and the stair of Liberty.

Beautiful scenery for family and friends to hang out, in a socially distant way, and enjoy life! Lovely photo spot. City views. Walk on a bridge. Views of Ellis Island and Lady Liberty, Views of lush park lawn for as far as the eye can see. Dog friendly. The toilets get a little disgusting but there was plenty of toilet paper and soap. The free parking fills up fast and then they have paid parking for $5 (I think, I wasnt the one paying). Went on a Sunday afternoon and didnt leave until dusk. Highly recommend!

The park is the best option for family picnics, plus the view is amazing

Beautiful park with a lot of parking space which gets pretty crowded on weekends. Great for running, cycling or strolling. There are lot of benches with a magnificent view. A perfect place to hangout with friends or family.

Drove through here to get to the boat to Ellis Island.Seems like a nice park.There is a very nice 9/11 memorial.The only bathrooms were really disgusting port a Johns.

Open and nice views. Perfect to with the family or sightseeing to take pictures. People make postal or profile pictures too

No matter how many times you visit this park there is always more to do and see. The history is so rich and it gives you a new appreciation for America and what it took to get where we are. What is great about this country is that there is still so much room to expand and explore opportunities. I highly recommend seeing it in person. Pictures and texts books dont do justice, when you are there it becomes a whole new view.

The views of the Statue of Liberty are powerful. Everyone should take a few minutes to be renewed in this spot. Covid friendly space!

For me, the experience has been really great! Beautiful park with acres of space, ideal for friends or family to hangout or a walk. NYC downtown is seen constantly throughout the riverside of the park. It’s a must visit!

Nice park.. crowded during weekends..so parking issue is there..for 2 hours parking is free...carry water bottle with you... perfect location for photography and pre-wedding photoshoot...best place for hangout with friends..also near by liberty science park is also good... avoid going there on windy days...one word to go to this park is to get spark in life..let me know if you think otherwise...

This lovely park has everything: large parking lots, amazing views of Manhattan downtown and statue of liberty, kids playground, picnic areas, and plenty of open space to social distance. It also has a pretty long walkway bridge with benches where you can enjoy and smell sea breeze. Will definitely come back for more of these

Best view of the NYC skyline, decent view of the statue of liberty.. big park for picnic, games.There are paid or free parking spots.

I photographed an engagement session at Liberty State Park and the Empty Sky Memorial was one of my favorite of the many locations in the park. It provides a great and very unique backdrop of either the New York City skyline and in the other direction a beautiful view of the sunset that lights up the structure. Im looking forward to my next opportunity to photograph there.

You can bring your own little barbecue, some sheets to sunbathe or just lie in the shade, a good book to read etc and make the most out of your visit. There are areas along the way for bird watching and great views of the NYC skyline. Well worth the visit. Looking forward to return visits. Truly a great place to stop at if you are in the area, or even to visit before/after a trip to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. Although because of the wind you can definitely fly a kite; Which I have done many times. This is a copper statue which is now looking with the torquoise green. The trivia is the back bone of this structure is built by none other than Mr. Gustave Eiffel. Wonderful views of the Manhattan skyline. Beautiful tree lined walkways with wonderful views! It guides to where to start and where to stop, what to look out for. Really really well put guide.

This is a “must-visit” if you ever want to see NYC as a whole. This little discreet spot less than 20 minutes away from Manhattan is the PERFECT location for anything your heart desires with a spectacular view of the city. I’ve witnessed marriage proposals, honeymoons, first dates, surprise parties, and more (but that’s all I could remember off the top of my head) here. I’m a photographer myself so I visit this spot quite often as there’s always a new perspective to be found everytime I visit this location. Saying I’m absolutely in love with it would be an understatement. There’s also a nice restaurant within walking distance of the waterfront skyline view and a historical monument which I won’t spoil for you.

Beautiful State Park with excellent views of the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island and New York City. There is no better place to view the lower Manhattan Skyline. Fee for parking over 2 hours. Great place to ride a bike.

Amazing place for a walk for entire family. Breath taking views on NYC and islands around. I was never been there before but definitely come again. There are restrooms, playgrounds, and picnic areas with BBQ grills. Dog friendly. You can ride a bike there.

Great park and beautiful views. Lots and lots of grass area to picnic and sit. A great way to spend a few hours on the weekend.

Beautiful park with an amazing view on the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. There is plenty of free parking and restrooms (the pavilion). A must visit if you happen to be around.

Beautiful park with great views of the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, Manhattan, Brooklyn and Jersey City. There is free parking, and a playground, lots of benches and picnic tables. Not too crowded even on a Sunday. Recommend going into the Central Railroad Terminal for some history.

Amazing place to enjoy your day, with your family, friends or couple, this place have a beautiful view to New York and Liberty statue, you can make a picnic, this place have a zone with grills, play zone for the children and also you can exercise!!!We love the view and enjoy this place!!!

No better place to see the New York skyline. The park itself is peaceful and inviting, although surrounded by a lot of traffic and industry. Well worth the drive in for the towering view of the skyline in addition to a distant view of the lady liberty. Go check it out!

Covid has hurt. exhibits closed. many open. clean. great employees

I took my granddaughter Adriana to see the new York skyline she was thrilled to see it all from the park.

We absolutely love this park. So much to see and the best views. It’s great for a nice Sunday bike ride, and evening walk or afternoon bbq. We come here quite often. Must go if in the area.

Great place to view the NY slyline and a fun safe place to bike, my 3rd visit over the past two months 60+ miles

its a beautiful statue and a must visit. Know that u go in leisure as it takes five hours to complete the entire two island.

Great place for a picnic, a run or walk and to ride your bike. Great place to take wedding photos or photos in general with the city in the background. The ocean is right there but not accessible. Plenty of places to sit as well. The 911 memorial is truly serene.

My first time to see lady Liberty was a sweet moment great views from the park in New Jersey want to do the ferry come summer..

Absolutely stunning! Spacious, Clean, lots of places to go throughout the park and plenty of things to see! This is another place in Jersey City that we love to visit during the summer!

After stopping at the Empty Sky Memorial, decided to explore more of the park. Am already looking forward to a return visit. There is a comfortable walkway that overlooks the harbor and Statue of Liberty. The walkway extents from the Empty Sky Memorial at the north end of the park - all the way to the southern end by the Liberation Monument. There are areas along the way for bird watching and great views of the NYC skyline. Well worth the visit. Looking forward to return visits.

Ive been coming here since I was a child. It has changed visually over the years, but its still familiar.

Absolutely delightful for lovers of the greatOutdoors. The views of the water, Ellis Island and Liberty Island and of course the Statue of Liberty.. priceless.

Visited the day after the huge hurricane-like storm so it was a beautiful, sunny day.The nature walk (my primary reason to visit) is quite unkempt and overgrown. I didnt even make it 1/4 of the way through as it was akin to walking through an overgrown and forgotten yard. Disappointing. I walked over a large downed tree branch that was yet to be removed, but the rampant growth encroaching the path had nothing to do with the storm and was not pleasant.Luckily, before I found my way to the nature path, I walked the other part of the park first to check out shore birds. Lucked into seeing that the two oystercatchers were still there. Also got some nice birding done on the small wooden bridge by the golf course.Some trails blocked in consideration of the nesting migratory birds, but the riverwalk and other shoreline public walkways were open with great views of Lady Liberty.

Liberty state park well maintain place !! I will come back to here!

Awesome place. I had fun and relax time with my loves

Excellent view of lower and mid Manhattan along with Jersey Citys skyline up close. Great for picture-taking and indeed many wedding type shoots happening when I visited. Saw quite a few people on bikes, running and a dry dock for boats as well. Pretty chill spot.

This is a nice place to spend time during afternoon. This place is more popular because from this place ferries are operated which takes people to Status of Liberty and then next to Battery Park in NY. Still good place for photography and also boating facilities available.

Great place for photos. I performed a wedding here and it wasnt surprising to see others had the same idea.

Such a lovely view! The lights and the weather was so amazing tonight!

Perfect place to spend time alone, with family or hangout with friends! There are lots of people visiting the area to enjoy the wonderful view of New York skyscrapers! The park is wonderful and there are spots where you can relax and chill. You can also take a walk while looking at the view!

A beautiful state park with lots of parking! Amazing views and scenery

My absolute favorite place to jog. I feel safe and Jog with amazing views of Jersey & New York. I have picnics with my daughter here all the time and it never feels crowded. Whenever I have visitors over I take them to this park, they are always floored by the views.

If you go to the parking lot by the water and follow the road it will take you to a secluded area of the park and towards the houses. It’s very peaceful good for social distancing and breathtaking views

It was nice but road ways under construction and the liberty is still closed because of Covid-19

Beautiful park that isnt usually very busy. Its a great walk from one end to the other on a wonderful boardwalk. Weve seen lots of families with little cyclists, and kite flyers. It feels safe and friendly. There arent any trees along the path or other forms of shade so wear a hat and sunscreen.

I love it. It was an awesome experience. If you want to hang out with your family or friends, i highly recommend this park. It has plenty of parking spaces, many seats and the most important thing which is the scene. It has an amazing scene of statue of liberty, Manhattan downtown and Brooklyn Bridge. We really enjoyed being there.

LOVE the waterfront city scenery! Beautiful lot with professional employees; great park grounds as well as plentu of event space (weddings and more) and restaurant. The balcony views are amazing day or night!

One of the most beautiful parks. Lower Manhattan and statue of liberty facing you. You enjoy a serene walk beside the Hudson river. Beautiful green areas to sit on the grass. Abundant parking lots. Just a great place for all ages, individuals or families.

New York view was amazing we enjoyed our vacation there in 2010. it is great park for having a picnic, walking around. If you are looking for a long walk to clear your mind and spirit, this is the place to go.It has public bathrooms and water fountains. there was the way to Statue through small ships. night view is also good.Wonderful views of the Manhattan skyline. Beautiful tree lined walkways with wonderful views! Very nice and big playground area, really great for children. overall 5 star.

Large park with plenty of space, beautiful views of the water, the statue of liberty, and Manhattan. There are also some small wooded trails to the south. Free parking can be limited on summer weekends.

This is one of our favorite parks in the area. It has a nice long boardwalk with the best skyline view of New York City (and of Jersey City too, I might add). You can see the statue, of course, but only the back of Lady Liberty.Plenty of free parking lots and the few times we were there, it wasnt crowded, allowing a leisurely stroll.

Large park with great views of the NYC skyline, and a lot of trails. You can bring a blanket and just find a shady spot to sit down in. Its also great to bring your whole family: spouse, kinds, and dog. There are playgrounds and walkways to just casually go through the park without too much of a crowd.

Beautiful place for hanging out with friends, family. NYC skyline view is superb!!!!

Its a serene and calming place where man can passionately interact with nature without any disturbances. The quiet breeze escaping the city howls is confronted by the noisy natural orchestra composed in the breeze from the waterfront. Indeed a much needed break from the city sprawls.

Nice park if you want to spend some time peacefully. Parking is free and have ample parking. Open for covid. Have a nice kids area. Restrooms . No admission fee.

Wide open spaces and great views. Lovely place to come in the morning for a run or bike ride. Park opens at 7am but I see people there earlier

Spacious and cool on hot days! Nice views of Manhattan, access to the Empty Sky 9/11 Memorial.

Ive come here over a handful of times now, I even purchased a season pass thru a deal I learned from Living Social. A very great idea for kids, making a mini theme park out of fairy tales and nursery rhymes. I like the fact that you pay one price to get in and the kids are free to roam and ride as they please. There is even a area for you to picnic and bring food into the park for lunch or snacks.

Very nice state park! Wonderful views of the Manhattan skyline. Beautiful tree lined walkways with wonderful views! Very nice and large playground which is really great for children to let out some energy and run around having fun! Public restrooms nearby. Truly a great place to stop at if you are in the area, or even to visit before/after a trip to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. Great views of both of those monuments as well here. Truly a lovely place!

Love love this place! Was there for a wedding and enjoyed every minute of it. The staff was great and the food was good.

Peaceful and Beautiful.Nice walking distance from parking your car or truck.

If you are physically fit is ok. The tickets and security are very very far apart. If you are traveling with handicapped family member with limited walking and no wheelchair, is terrible. No option but to walk. The handicap parking will make you walk over 700 yards to the ticketing office to were security is located to board the ferry, very frustrating. No courtesy wheel chair, golf car or at least the ability to dropped them off. Not sure about Ellis Island, The Statue of Liberty with valid ID you can use a wheelchair.

Very nice park. Something for the whole family and pets to enjoy!

Best place to be! Very clean. The only issue is that the bathrooms are not accessible!

The weather was nice. I really like the ocean breeze as I walk along the coast. The view of statue of liberty and Ellis island are amazing. Parking is a bit difficult as a lot of ppl visit the park.

First time seeing the Statue of Liberty. Had my Dog with me so I could take a ferry and dogs arent allowed on Ellis Island. Closest place for me was Liberty State Park. The park was real nice and the views where awesome. Highly recommend especially if you have a pet and want to see the statue with them as well. Took some pretty cool photos too!

Very nice views of the cityscapes along the boardwalk. Too any people on the weekend for my liking. Parking is a little difficult, be prepared to look around.

Love this park, takes me back to my childhood.

BEAUTIFUL park . So many great sights from every side of the park . My family and I have rode rides, had picnics and even started to BBQ again . Great for adults and children .So much space for everyone, lots of parking . Hands down a breath taking park . Thanks to all the people who care and maintain this beautiful park.

Fantastic views of the harbor, Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island and especially Manhattan. Memorials for 9/11, etc. Historic Landmark Central New York Train/Ferry Terminal building. Now restored and in use for the statue of Liberty ferry. It can get really windy at times, so dress accordingly. Parking is free but it fills up quickly. Get there early.

Very nice park. Paid and free parking. An amazing view of skyline of New York City skyscrapers and wonderful look of Statue of Liberty from the park.

A vast costal park, which offers a great view of midtown NY. And oh by the way Ellis island and the statue of liberty are near by.

Jerseys best kept secret.. amazing open space, biking trails, city views, sunrise and sunset views..if you love the outdoors, u have to visit

Excellent park with lots of waterfront paths to walk/bike/run along. Theres a large playground with lots of different things to do, and many open spaces for frisbee or football or something. The view of lower Manhattan is usually clear, and I think you can rent BBQs. The bathrooms next to the playground are relatively clean.

Great place. Clean park and facilities with good parking. Great views of the City and Statue of Liberty. We liked stopping on our road trip to New England for a picnic lunch -- just a short detour off the Turnpike. Nice playground for the kids and plenty of tables.

Great place,wonderful views of Manhattan from State park. Well maintained.

Amazing and historical place!I had come to NY before but indoor to catch such a breath taking view of the city from NJ side, like I did from LSP.The 9-11 memorial, next to the freedom war memorial.A symbol of the role of men and women that have given their life protecting and preserving freedom and the oppressed.The view is fantastic: all states and territories flags, Statue of Liberty@Ellis Island, City of NY skyline and harbor. A+++

Liberty State Park is absolutely beautiful. The trees, the grass and the amazing view of the Manhattan Skyline makes it well worth to spend the entire day at the park. In the summer, I would highly suggest that you come in the afternoon - evening time to beat the heat and stay till the park closing. You can bring your own little barbecue, some sheets to sunbathe or just lie in the shade, a good book to read etc and make the most out of your visit.

Easy to get to. Free parking. Great view of The Statue of Liberty and NYC skyline. Nice path for walking or riding your bike.

I love this park. In my opinion its the best park in the world for is view of the New York City skyline and the Statue of Liberty and also the Brooklyn Bridge. The pictures that can be taken here are breathless. The best time to take pictures are sunset, thats when the sun refects off of the buildings and gives them a glow. Would recommend this park to anyone. Its great for families.

Beautiful park with great views of New York skyline and statue of liberty

Pepper and I had Lady Liberty all to our selves last Saturday. Still no tour boats because of the pandemic. Normally one of the most crowded places in the harbor—-especially for those of us on paddle boards or in kayaks.

I love this place because you can enjoy the view of NYC from Jersey side ...

This is a promenade that takes you towards Bayonne and right behind the Statue of Liberty even without taking a ferryboat where a portion is also devoted to fishing (and crabbing?). Ellis Island is also very visible. If you need to jog or do a simple walking exercise away from Covid-19 dangers this place offers a safe place as the pathwalk is extra-wide for everybody to observe physical distancing.