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South Cove Park
4.7★ · 988 Google ratings · New York, New York
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms✓ Picnic tables
At a glance
Parking
Parking garage · 250 yd away
Access
Open around the clock
Walk
1.2 miles · 26 min
Restrooms
Yes · 400 yd away
Water
74°F
Tide
5 ft range today
Length
150 ft of shoreline
Sand
100 ft from the water to the back
Crowds
Quietest Wed 8am
Map of South Cove Park
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1Drinking water110 ft from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Plan for viewing sunset or skyline
The elevated bench area and pier offer excellent vantage points for photographing the Statue of Liberty, Hudson River.
Visit in evening or early morning
The park is rarely crowded at night and features atmospheric lighting, while early morning attracts joggers and runners on weekends.
Some shade is available
Visitors mention trees, cliffs or umbrellas to get out of the sun.Mentioned by 4 visitors · 2014–2026
Expect strong winds
The waterfront location creates consistent wind that may affect comfort, especially in cooler months.
Note ongoing construction through mid-2025
Much of the park leading to Battery Park remains closed for renovation work.
Bring a picnic or book
Abundant benches and shaded areas throughout the park support relaxation activities without needing other amenities.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
76°F · overcast
Water
74°F
Waves
0.7 ft · 6 s apart
Wind
7 mph from the SW
Shelter
Cross-shore · wind running along the beach
UV index
7 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 01:59 | High tide | ↑ |
| 08:02 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 14:23 | High tide | ↑ |
| 21:33 | Low tide | ↓ |
Last updated Sep 4, 9:23 AM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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📍 50 Battery Pl, New York, NY 10280
🅿 Parking 250 yd from the listing, Battery Parking Garage
🌊 Water 1.2 miles away, about 26 min walk
🚽 Restrooms 400 yd away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at South Cove Park?
The nearest mapped parking area is 250 yd from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at South Cove Park?
80 ft in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, under a minute. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does South Cove Park have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 400 yd from the listing.
When is South Cove Park least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Wed 8am and the busiest at Mon 2pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
