The FerryHawks play in what might be the best-sited ballpark in America: the outfield opens onto New York Harbor with the Lower Manhattan skyline directly behind it and the Statue of Liberty off to the left. Getting there is the free Staten Island Ferry, which means the commute is a harbor cruise. Tickets are cheap, the Atlantic League plays a genuinely good brand of independent ball, and the whole outing costs less than a movie.
What to expect
A compact waterfront park where the skyline dominates the view from almost every seat, with the ferry terminal a two-minute walk away. Expect promotional between-innings entertainment and an easy, unhurried atmosphere. Sunset over the harbor lands during the middle innings.
Good to know
- The Staten Island Ferry from Whitehall Terminal is free and drops you beside the ballpark
- Seats along the third-base line give the fullest skyline and Statue of Liberty view
- Check the ferry timetable for the return trip — evening service runs less frequently
- The harbor breeze makes evening games cooler than Manhattan
- Tickets and concessions are inexpensive compared with any major-league park
- The park is small, flat and fully accessible from the terminal
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Common questions
How do I get there?
Take the free Staten Island Ferry from Whitehall Terminal; the ballpark is a two-minute walk from the St. George terminal.
What league is this?
The Atlantic League, an independent professional league that is an official MLB partner league.
Is the view really that good?
Yes — the outfield opens onto New York Harbor with Lower Manhattan directly behind it and the Statue of Liberty in view.
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