Group Visits

The Trust for Gov­er­nors Island wel­comes school groups, sum­mer camps, sports leagues, and non­prof­it groups under 200 peo­ple to reserve the Island’s ath­let­ic fields for sport­ing events and field days that do not require event pro­duc­tion needs or set-ups. 

• Parade Ground: Two grassy fields in the heart of the Island’s his­toric dis­trict, com­plete with stun­ning Low­er Man­hat­tan sky­line views. Per­fect for soc­cer, lacrosse, field days, games, and more.
• Play Lawns: Two full-size ball­fields nes­tled among Ham­mock Grove and The Hills, with New York Har­bor and the Stat­ue of Lib­er­ty in view. Per­fect for base­ball, soft­ball, kick­ball, and more. 

Click here to reserve ath­let­ic fields online. New York City pub­lic schools, sum­mer camps, and non­prof­it groups may qual­i­fy for waived ath­let­ic field fees. Please email groupvisits@​govisland.​org at least two weeks before your desired vis­it date for more information.

In addi­tion to our two ath­let­ic fields, Gov­er­nors Island offers 120 acres of open space serv­ing as a vibrant hub for recre­ation­al activ­i­ty for groups of all sizes, from bik­ing and play­grounds to wind­ing path­ways with extra­or­di­nary views. Groups under 200 are wel­come to enjoy non-exclu­sive use of the Island’s nat­ur­al green spaces on a first-come, first-served basis. Ded­i­cat­ed setups, includ­ing tents, ampli­fied sound, tables, chairs, food, and sport­ing equip­ment, or groups larg­er than 200 peo­ple, are not per­mit­ted with­out site rental per­mit and approval from the Trust.

Vis­it­ing with a larg­er group? Groups over 200 are required to sub­mit a site rental request at gov​is​land​.org/​p​e​rmits. To main­tain our his­toric build­ings and green spaces, a site fee will be applied to all site rentals. Spe­cial rates for non­prof­it orga­ni­za­tions are avail­able. Site fees will be esti­mat­ed based on the infor­ma­tion in your application.