Battery Park

In addition to spectacular views and green-space, Battery Park is rich in history with many monuments to soldiers, explorers, inventors, and immigrants

Enjoying a stroll in Battery Park
Enjoying a stroll in Battery Park cc licensed photo by Mike Steele

Named for the artillery battery that was stationed to defend the southern tip of Manhattan before the War of 1812, Battery Park is a waterfront public park rich in history of the early settlement of New York including Castle Clinton, one of the New York Harbor forts built in 1807.

Prior to the opening of the Ellis Island immigration centre, it was the entry point for millions of new immigrants. Despite being one of New York's oldest public spaces, Battery Park has undergone significant upgrades the latest of which is the major renovation and reopening of the old NYC Department of Docks and Harbor Police building also known as Pier A.

Both Pier A and the waterfront esplanade provide great views of the waterways, New Jersey, Brooklyn, Staten Island, the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. They also house the terminal where you catch the ferry to Liberty and Ellis Island. In the warmer months, outdoor shows and concerts are held regularly in the park or just relax in the Battery Bosque Gardens and picnic area.

Battery Park contains many monuments honouring soldiers, explorers, inventors, and immigrants. It is currently the home to Fritz Koenig's sculpture The Sphere, which previously stood a few blocks away in the center plaza of the World Trade Center before the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Located near the Hope Garden in the northern section of the park, The Sphere was designed to represent world peace, but has also taken on new significance as a monument to those who lost their lives in the attack. A perennial Garden of Remembrance was also constructed on the Battery Park Promenade to pay tribute to the survivors and to those lost on September 11th and to serve as sign of optimism and hope for the community. The Battery Conservatory also created the Battery Labyrinth, walking path outlined forming seven circular rings, to commemorate the first anniversary of the World Trade Center tragedy to offer the public a way to honour, reflect and heal.

The park is also home to Pier A Harbour House, a beautifully restored building that was built in the late 1800s to house the New York City Department of Docks and Harbor Police. This historic building subsequently served as a NYC fireboat station from 1960 until 1992 after which point the building was left unused and fell into a state of disrepair. After a painstaking $40 million restoration, this 28,000 square foot building has been restored to its former glory and is now an awesome people space complete with a new restaurant and beer garden. Now that the updates are complete you can walk right out to the end of the pier and enjoy the superb views of the harbour including Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty.

Nearby attractions: Statue of Liberty, Staten Island Ferry, Brooklyn Bridge, Skyscraper Museum, National Museum of the American Indian, St. Paul's Chapel, Trinity Church and the Financial District.

Facts For Your Visit

Fee: No

Regular Hours:
May differ on holidays

  • Monday: 6:00 AM – 12:00 AM
  • Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 12:00 AM
  • Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 12:00 AM
  • Thursday: 6:00 AM – 12:00 AM
  • Friday: 6:00 AM – 12:00 AM
  • Saturday: 6:00 AM – 12:00 AM
  • Sunday: 6:00 AM – 12:00 AM

Address: Battery Park City, New York, NY 10004, USA

Phone: (212) 344-3491

Official Website: Battery Park

Reviews

Rated 4.6 out of 5 Star Rating

4 Star Rating Battery Park is a pretty nice park. It is a great place for tourists because it is historic as well as near other attractions such as the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. It is a good place to walk around before or after your trip to/from the Statue of Liberty/Ellis Island. The views are very nice and you can even see the Statue of Liberty from here without even getting on the ferry.
Nicole - a week ago

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4 Star Rating Wall Street the 9/11 memorial and the ferry to Statue of Liberty. I love this area and the park is beautiful. Only negative is ticket salesmen are aggressive and won’t even let you into battery to buy tickets. They will tell you anything to keep you from buying the tickets from the park.
Roy Campas - a week ago

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5 Star Rating This is a park that is crazy underrated. If you go to the museum office inside the battery there are park rangers that have a wealth of knowledge shot the history of the battery itself. It was a fort (obviously) a concert hall, and an aquarium among other things. The history here is rich and worth exploring, plus you’re a few minutes walk from Wall Street and the Bull statue.
Waldo Carbo Jr - a month ago

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5 Star Rating Great park with so many different activities. We initially visited the park to ride the ferry to visit the Statue of Liberty 🗽 and Ellis Island. We purchased our tickets online, which I recommend, we were able to board right away and avoided the ticket line. When returning, we checked out the dog park, seaglass carousel, and playground, which all were spectacular. We had a great time.
Janet Stiles - 3 months ago

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5 Star Rating Battery Park, situated at the southern tip of Manhattan, is a serene escape amidst the bustling city. Its waterfront location provides scenic views of the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. The park offers a peaceful atmosphere with green lawns, gardens, and historical monuments. The departure point for Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island ferries, it serves as a gateway to iconic landmarks. A perfect spot for leisurely strolls and a reflective pause in the midst of city life.
Hassan - a month ago

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Directions

Subway Line Nearest Station Walking Time
1South Ferry2 minutes
N or RWhitehall Street5 minutes
4 or 5Bowling Green2 minutes

How to get to Battery Park by Subway

Take the 1 train to South Ferry, turn left into Battery Park or take the N or R train to Whitehall Street, head north toward Pearl Street, turn left on Bridge Street, follow path into park (5 minutes) or take the 4 or 5 train to Bowling Green, head south on Broadway, turn right on Battery Place, turn left on Greenwich Street and continue into park.

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