Franklin D. Roosevelt Four Freedoms State Park, New York

About Franklin D. Roosevelt Four Freedoms State Park

Franklin D. Roosevelt Four Freedoms State Park is a New York State Park and presidential memorial located on the southern tip of Roosevelt Island in New York City. Visitors walk through the park's iconic design to experience views of the East River, Long Island City, and the Manhattan skyline. The park offers paved pathways and designated areas where guests can spend time outdoors in a serene setting. The Four Freedoms Park Conservancy programs free public events and activities throughout the year, and the park remains open most days from morning to evening. The space accommodates visitors who want to enjoy a quiet waterfront atmosphere, with rules designed to maintain the park's integrity—no bicycles, pets, alcohol, smoking, or glass containers are permitted. Families and individuals can reach the park by subway, ferry, or bus service to Roosevelt Island, then walk to the southern entrance.