Governor's island | Imamother

Mon, Aug 22 2016, 6:38 am

Hi! I am coming from Lakewood to governor's island, and am trying to figure out the best way to get to the ferry. I will have 3 kids with us and all our bikes, so would like to park close by. Is it better to park on the Brooklyn side or Manhattan? Any advice on this would be great because last time we went, parking was def an issue...

Also, are the kosher food trucks still there this year? Which ones?

Thanks!!!

ra_mom

Mon, Aug 22 2016, 6:45 am

There are only ferries to the island from Brooklyn on Saturdays and Sundays, not during the week.
During the week the only way to get there is via ferry from Manhatten.
I believe the attractions are only open over the weekend, but I could be wrong.
As for the kosher food truck (Schitzie's), it is there every Sunday.

sky

Mon, Aug 22 2016, 9:57 am

I've never done it, but I'm pretty sure I've seen people walk their bikes on the boat.
We've done Staten island ferry to governors island on weekends its a lot of fun.
Not sure how bad parking will be by Staten island ferry on a weekday.
Also it depends on how well your kids will deal with their bikes along the trip. I can't imagine parking on the Manhattan side, its probably expensive\difficult to find parking.

http://www.nyc.gov/html/dot/ht.....shtml
ETA:
Bikes are allowed on the Staten Island Ferry at no charge, and must abide by the Staten Island Ferry rules of conduct for all passengers, and these rules for bicyclists:

Bicyclists must board on the lower level at both the St. George and Whitehall Ferry Terminals.
Bicyclists must dismount and walk their bicycles to the waiting area and when boarding and departing the boat. Stay clear of pedestrians.
All bicycles must be stored in the designated bicycle storage area on the lower level of each vessel.
All passengers are subject to screening upon arrival at the ferry terminals.
Bicycles may not be left on racks on vessels for more than one trip
Bicycles left on outdoor racks for more than 24 hours will be removed.
DOT is not responsible for stolen or damaged bicycles.