URBANSWIM

STATUE OF LIBERTY SWIM

A MIGHTY OPEN WATER ADVENTURE

Experience a unique perspective on a beloved icon

Are you ready for THE Bucket List open water swim in the greatest city in the world?

Be a part of a small group of urban swimmers experiencing the Statue of Liberty in a whole new way as we do a full one mile loop of Liberty Island.

You will have your own kayak escort as you tackle this challenging route – and bragging rights for life upon completion of this epic adventure. 

DATE

TBD 2025

Location

Liberty Island, NYC

distance

1 Miles / 1.6 Kilometers

ABOuT THE SWIM

Below are answers to a few key questions about the swim.  If you have a question, please feel free to reach out to us.  We’d love to hear from you! 

Fundraising Focus

HOBOKEN COVE COMMUNITY BOATHOUSE

We are New Jersey’s largest free paddling program.  Our mission is to provide free water sport programs and access to local waterways for all to enjoy.  We provide free kayaking, stand up paddle boarding, and outrigger canoeing in our protected cove.  All ages welcome! 

We are proud partners with URBANSWIM.  By participating in their events, you are contributing to making our free programming possible.  

We are always looking for volunteers to join our paddling family.  Your support allow us to continue providing this free resource.  All help is greatly appreciated!

Participate

BECOME A VOLUNTEER

Join us in supporting URBANSWIMmers!

Not ready to take the leap into open water swimming just yet?  Come see what it’s all about by supporting Swimmers in the water!  We invite you to join us as Kayak Support on event day.  Join the party and be part of the movement to make URBANSWIMming  possible!

OUR PARTNERS

We are proud to partner with organizations that share our mission to provide safe access to urban waterways for everyone.

    North Cove Marina

    Access Facilitator

    Working with us in providing a centrally accessible vessel boarding location.

      Epi + Center

      Safety Support

      An important partnership in ensuring the highest standards of on water safety for swimmers.

        Long Island City Community Boathouse

        Kayak Support

        Our partners on the water, providing visibility for swimmers and free kayaking opportunities for the community.

        Past Results

        Check out previous results for the Statue of Liberty Swim.

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