FDR Four Freedoms Park Reopens on Roosevelt Island After Installation Preparations

Lead FDR Four Freedoms State Park on Roosevelt Island reopened today, September 9, 2025, following a week-long closure for installation preparations in the Forecourt and Room areas.

Nut Graf The temporary shutdown-from September 3 through 9-allowed park staff to complete groundwork for a new exhibit installation in the Forecourt and the Room of the FDR Four Freedoms State Park, restoring full access to visitors and commemorating President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s vision.

Closure and Reopening Details

• The park’s Forecourt and the Room were closed starting September 3 to facilitate staging and construction of a forthcoming installation.
• All other areas of the 4.2-acre riverside memorial remained open with limited access signage.
• Full reopening as of today allows visitors to explore the complete memorial, including the newly refreshed exhibit spaces.

Installation Purpose and Future Programming

• The work supports the launch of an interactive display commemorating the “Four Freedoms” address given by President Roosevelt in 1941.
• The exhibit, set to debut in early October, will feature multimedia presentations, period photographs, and guided audio tours.
• Upcoming events tied to the installation include curator-led talks and educational workshops for school groups.

Visitor Information

• Park hours resume at 9 a.m. and extend until sunset.
• No registration or admission fee is required.
• Access via public transit is available via the F train to Roosevelt Island or ferry service from Manhattan.
• Visitors are encouraged to follow posted wayfinding signs to the Forecourt entrance.

FDR Four Freedoms State Park, dedicated in 2012, stands as a testament to Roosevelt’s Four Freedoms speech and offers year-round public programming around themes of freedom and democracy.