City note 96 · Landmark
Fort Wadsworth
A 226-acre harbor fort with batteries, walking and biking routes, an overlook, and a small visitor center.
210 New York Ave, Staten Island, NY 10305Open map
Why go
The grounds can carry the visit even when the visitor center is closed; the batteries themselves may require a ranger program.
- Good for
- Daytime · Solo
- Time
- 1 hr – 3 hr
- Cost
- Free
- Plan
- Check the schedule
Before you go
Grounds and visitor-center hours differ; confirm ranger-led access before planning around a specific battery