The Battery

A lovely place to stroll and relax before or after the Statue of Liberty tour! I really enjoyed walking through The Battery - it’s peaceful, scenic, and offers a great view of the Statue of Liberty. My kids loved the playground right next to the park, which made it a perfect family stop. There were quite a few people helping organize and guide visitors heading to the Statue ferries, which made everything easier. The only downside was that some parts of the park were under construction, so not everything was accessible. Still, it’s definitely worth a visit!

Beautiful and peaceful place right by the water. You get an amazing view of the Statue of Liberty and the New York Harbor. It’s perfect for a walk, to relax, or just sit and watch the ferries go by. The park is clean, well maintained, and has a calm atmosphere even though it’s in the city. Great spot to start your trip to Liberty Island or just enjoy the sunset.

Great park. This is where the shuttle busses take you to the Ferry terminal to go on tours around and to the Statue of Liberty. Wait times can be long in the bus and at the terminal. Make sure you allow plenty of time and plan ahead. Also make sure thst you travel there way before 4pm as the sun goes down at 4:30ish pm and thst might not be ideal for a boat trip.

This park is only blocks away from the beiges and Midtown but it’s a different atmosphere. Loved coming here when visiting NYC and had a great time walking around. Was surprised to see the gardening scene and figs growing in Manhattan! Coming here for the Sea Glass Carousel and then the Staten Island Ferry was great!

One of the best places to visit New York City. One side is surrounded by the beautiful NYC skyline and another side surrounded by the sea and Hudson River. Beautiful pictures from this area. The Statue of Liberty is visible as well. Loved this place.

This park is a nice patch of green in the giant concrete city. Because it’s by the water, it’s much cooler than the rest of the city and it has lots of stores at a convenient range away. This park offers a solid view of the statue of liberty, and has a nice pathway as well.

Nice peaceful park with the view of Statue of Liberty. They also have cruises and ferries leaving for the liberty island from the Battery Park. Great view of the city. Has plenty of seating areas. There’s a fountain and also a kiddie ride. The WW2 memorial was beautiful! The castle was very unique.

A peaceful green space at the southern tip of Manhattan, with stunning views of the Statue of Liberty and New York Harbor. Great place for a walk, ferry rides, or just relaxing by the water. Beautiful gardens, historical monuments, and a calm break from the city buzz. Perfect start or end to a visit to Liberty and Ellis Island.

Very nice place to walk around, get some exercise going, and also great for family and for fun in general. The park feels nice and safe in the morning. It can get very crowded though, especially because of the ferry to Statue of Liberty stops there. There are also sellers/fruit stands out there if you get hungry or looking for some cheaper options for luxury bags hehehe Anyways, I'd love to go here again and enjoy Mother Nature. It has a great view of the water and it is relaxing.

Located across from the Staten Island ferry building, this shady park provides nice area for one to sit to enjoy nature.

One of my favorite things about New York City are its parks. The Battery is located at the southern tip of Manhattan and has beautiful views of the New York Harbor and the Hudson River. Whenever I take one of the Statue of Liberty cruises, I like to walk through The Battery afterwards. There is a lot of history at this park going back centuries. Castle Clinton, the SeaGlass Carousel and the Battery Bosque garden are some of the attractions that are here. There are also over 20 monuments on "Monument Walk". This includes the World War II war memorial that has thousands of names engraved on granite pylons. The Staten Island Ferry terminal is walking distance away from The Battery. The Battery is named for the artillery batteries that were built in the late 17th century. After the Revolutionary War, the Battery became a public promenade for walking. It has gone through many changes and improvements over the years. I remember The Battery being a safe haven for those fleeing lower Manhattan during 9/11. I personally enjoy walking through the garden and sitting on the benches while watching the boats in the harbor. Even through it looks small, you can see the Statue of Liberty from here.

Walking through Batter Park today brought me back to my much younger years. I worked nearby and had to walk my Boss's dog here daily! Urgh! I don't miss that job, whatsoever, but I did miss the park. Beautiful views, lots of space to take in the sights and not usually too crowded. If someone were visiting from another State or country, I would definitely suggest coming here for the sights and views. Unfortunately, there seemed to be a lot of construction and renovations taking place in the park, but still worth coming by!

I haven't been here in ages, so we decided to stop by. Unfortunately, they're undergoing a lot of construction, so the park is limited, but you can still take the ferry to see the Statue of Liberty. Other than that, I look forward to visiting again once the project is completed!

MANHATTAN/Battery Park: The Battery is in the lowest part of Manhattan and features 26 acres of public park land! Plants, gardens, views of the Statue of Liberty, Brooklyn, NJ, 3 dog parks, and there is even more to see and do. Leashed and friendly dogs are welcome on the hard surfaces and it is a nice spot to walk around and take in the incredible design of the area. The dog parks allows dogs off-leash. We love the mix of urban concrete with the softness of nature. The Battery's website offers visitor guides to help you get a full experience including what is currently in bloom, walk-through histories, and flora and fauna information!

PUBLIC PARK: The area was first settled by the DUTCH who built FORT AMSTERDAM here in 1626. The BRITISH took over the area in 1664. In the 1800s THE BATTERY became a popular entertainment destination. Since then the Park has been renovated numerous times over the years. I remember celebrating THE 4TH OF JULY at BATTERY PARK marking the Restoration and Centenary of the STATUE OF LIBERTY in 1986. Spectacular views. WORTH VISITING.

Nice park to walk through from the charging bull area on the way to the Staten Island Ferry terminal back in March. Bathrooms available to use and nice statues in the park to admire. Can see the Statue of Liberty way in the distance.

What a cute little beautiful place to sit & relax . Enjoy my coffee & write . Water always calms me down , my thoughts always becomes clear when I seat down hear by myself & just smell the water ! Most of the time it's pretty clean . I am surprised how it looks now after the new look . And it's still looks nice after this long , like other places which becomes typical ny city parks ! Most of the time they have a lot of food trucks , fruit trucks & small shopping areas . You can also buy tickets for going to Ellis Island to see The Statue of Liberty! Lovely place to spend evening with friends & just chill out. The sunset is always great too.

Be forewarned: When I went there in early November of 2024 there was all this construction going on and the view was virtually boarded up. So the famous scene depicted in the movie Desperately Seeking Susan was nothing like that. There were only a couple of tiny places where you could see a glimpse of the Statue of Liberty and it's very far from the shore -- and someone had cut a hole in one of the walls and placed a chair underneath it. I still couldn't see through the hole and I'm 5'10". What a joke. All these non-English speaking vendors selling fruit and hot dogs etc. Not a good experience.

For more than 200 years, The Battery has been an invaluable part of New York City's history. In 1855, Castle Garden, situated inside the Park, became the world's first immigrant depot. Decades before Ellis Island was built or the Statue of Liberty gazed down at incoming boats, millions of newcomers arrived at The Battery from Europe and elsewhere. Although its role has changed, people from around the world still visit The Battery for a view of the city's past. Ferries dock at its shore to pick up visitors to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, and all summer long concerts play on its grounds. Its beautiful waterfront and flower gardens make The Battery a lovely place to wander. For those who'd like a longer stroll, the park's location at the southern tip of Manhattan makes it a classic starting point for walking tours through the city. Many visits that we've had into New York city, we have stayed very close to the Battery, so we have enjoyed the little park and the beautiful setting close to the water.

Cute little park in the financial district with a dog park, lots of walking paths, and nearby subway stations. I loved the castle area and you can't beat free public restrooms! The view of the water and the Statue of Liberty in the distance was beautiful. Lots of construction but overall it's still a great park and makes you feel like you're not in a big city.

Battery Park The green line comes here at bowling green stop. Once you get off just head straight to the water/harbor area, you can't miss this magnificent park. The waters have such a beautiful view. Plenty of seatings both near the harbor area and on the grass. So you can definitely grab a bite and take a rest to eat here. A lot of street vendors parked near the park. Also this park is right near the Staten Island ferry. There is also a kids playground. A must visit if for local and tourists!

I love The Battery. When I used to live in the area (and it was called Battery Park), you'd find me here on the weekends, pretending to be a photographer and just enjoying life. Coming back over a decade later felt a bit surreal because there are changes but most of them are for the good and I appreciate that this park is still a place for people to spend a nice day. The park has a lot of historical significance so you will see many a statue, etc. Take some time to check out the history. It's pretty interesting. There is a lot more shade than there was a decade ago but still the same amount of places to sit, both on benches and the like and on grass. If you're into Pokémon, there are a few good pokestops and gyms around here as well. LOL! This used to be where I'd take the ferry to Governor's Island. I don't know if that's still the case but it is still the launching point for Staten Island, Liberty Island and Ellis Island.

This is a beautiful park that stretches along the water in the lower SW Manhattan /Financial District area. If you walk along The Battery Park, you will see a lot of statues. There are many museums along the way like the Jewish Heritage museum, The Museum of Indian American etc. The Statue Ferry boarding area (Clinton Castle) is also located here. If you want to head to Staten Island, the ferry leaves from The Battery Park as well. It is a great place for a stroll or even for tourists like myself to take many photos.

Beautiful park with beautiful views of the water and the Statue of Liberty in the distance. There's a lot of paths that wind through the park and take you by the water. In the warmer months, the park provides a nice reprieve from the hustle and bustle of the Financial District. Lots of people eating lunch on one of the many park benches, walking or playing with their dogs, and sightseeing. The only downside is that you will be harassed by ticket sellers trying to get you to buy a ticket for the ferry. Just the other day, one came up to me and asked if I was looking for the ferry. After I said no, he asked where I was going. I told him I was just walking around (I work in the area and enjoy taking a stroll during my lunch break) and he scoffed and rudely said, "YEAH, SURE YOU ARE." That comment was totally uncalled for. There's always 2-3 dozen ticket sellers around the entrance, perimeter, and inside of the park. It doesn't matter if you're a tourist or a local, they will come up to you or try to catch your attention by blocking your way. As another reviewer said, there should be designated booths for them, so people who do want tickets can go up and ask. Again, the presence of some overly persistent (and downright nasty) ticket sellers is the only bad thing about the park. Unless you need their help, try to stay out of their way!

An awesome park with stunning harbor views. From here, you can see the Statue of Liberty as well as the Jersey City skyline. There are plenty of sculptures and gardens throughout the park. It also has great paths for walking, jogging, or biking.

The Battery is located on the southwest corner of lower Manhattan. It was in 1525 that Giovanni da Verrazzano first described this area of New York Harbor. Today, 20 monumenta can be found along the Battery promenade. Most prominent among them is the Peter Minuit sculpture depiciting a scene with him negotiating to buy Manhattan for 60 gilders with a member of the Lenape tribe. Most people come to The Battery to get views of the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. To get a photo of the Staue of Liberty reguires a minimum of a 500 mm lens. If you are not going to take the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island tour my strong advice is to take your photos from Liberty State Park in Jersey City, New Jersey. The Statue of Liberty is 10X closer here. If you are going to take the tour from Battery Park then make your way to Castle Clinton where the National Park Service operates. The New Jersey site also has a National Park Service where you buy tickets and board the boat for the Staue of Liberty ans Ellis Island tour.

and on the 2nd day, we did culture! 4 stars to start! interesting place, gotta go through it to get to the statue of liberty . that said, prepare yourself for the onslaught of liberty hawkers, which if you know your way, shouldnt be an issue, but as with all things NYC and tourists, you can become the person who just gave this rando a bunch of money because they can direct you to the statue or something. spoiler, its right there!!! also, the facilities are federal, so cops and federal agents everywhere. the park itself can run from green and clean to dirty and typical, so keep that in mind. are there other parks in the city? yes, right in this part of the city? ehh, not so much. right by wall st so i guess you might be here NOT to do ellis/statue, but it would surprise me on the weekend in the summer since business is not moving over the weekend and all that. we also found 'cheap' parking a block away in the garage, used a spot app, 20$ easy! charged up!

When people think of New York City, popular landmarks like Lady Liberty and the Empire State Building often come to mind. A lot of people don't think of The Battery right away. But, I'm here to tell you that you should. Take a visit to The Battery and walk around Battery Park. This part of New York feels like something out of a storybook. For one thing, there aren't very many crowds around. Some of the best views that you'll see of NYC can be viewed right from this park. You can see the glowing Jersey City Lights, Ellis Island, and even the Statue of Liberty in the distance. If you have the luxury of catching a sunset here, DO IT! The views of the sunsetting behind Jersey City are priceless. The park itself is not to be missed. It's filled with commemorative statues and memorials. It's almost like an outdoor museum. You can walk in between the memorials and admire them as you embark on some light exercise. The financial district is also wrapped around this area of the park. Skyscraper buildings with elegant architecture and bright city lights will surround you as you walk down the streets. You can't help but to admire the pure beauty of The Battery. This was one of my favorite areas to visit in the city. When in NYC, make sure to stop by to experience all that The Battery has to offer.

Battery park when it's not full of construction is a great place to walk and spend an hour or so with views across the water. However right now. Lots of construction mean it's a less experience. Also. Running the gamut of twenty minutes of continual pressure selling by ticket touts - some who will take no, others who will follow you, surround you and argue with you soils the whole experience. Central Park. Is so much better in that respects.

Great for walking or just to sit and enjoy the views. Kind of hard to get to if you're not from the area. Plenty of benches which is a plus.

The Battery is a nice park. It's where the ferry goes to the Statue of Liberty. There's other stuff to see. It has an old fort. There's also a gardens and trees. It's located in lower Manhattan. It's on the site of the old landfill. This is quite an improvement it goes without saying. In the middle is Castle Clinton. This was a fort used during a war. It now is where you get statue tickets and information. The rest of the park has gardens and trails for walking. It's overall a good park. It has good views across the river to the statue. The ferries take you over there.

Temp. 5 star because my trip here was cut short haha, but it seemed like a great park so far. If you're looking for something to do in the morning before everything opens, this park is phenomenal. Clean, nice playground, lots to see, and quite a few delicious food stalls. Make sure to bring really strong sunglasses, because when the sunlight reflects off the water it's absolutely blinding. Even with sunglasses I still couldn't bear to look at the Statue of Liberty across the water.

Battery park is located at Bowling Green, that's also the subway stop. Beautiful and green it offers many walkways and statutes and art creations. There's a vegetable garden located near the center. Beautiful patch of green located within so much city. Battery park is also walking distance to Wall Street, banks, mutual fund Corp offices. This is also where you can gain nice views of the Statue of Liberty and Liberty Island. You can buy your tickets to see the liberty lady here....note to self the later in the day you arrive the longer the ticket lines. I suggest being there at 7.45 am, get your tickets and line up for the ferry...trust me on this..lol

Battery Park is a pretty neat park. Whether you're, sight seeing, going over to Liberty Island, taking a free ferry to and from Staten Island, experiencing the very cool SeaGlass Carousel, or just hanging out... theres definitely something to see and do here.

I volunteer weekly at the Battery Conservancy, and this was the first occasion for me to go all the way downtown. Before going, my mother warned me about the potential danger at the park, as it used to be a pretty sketchy area. However, it's nothing like that now - the park has been renovated and planned from scratch by the same landscape architect as the one who designed High Line. The farm is kind of hidden in the middle of the park, but contains more vegetables than I'd expected from the size. As a volunteer, I have been able to learn the basic techniques of farming like how to string up overgrown tomato vines. If you'd like to volunteer, you can sign up for the mandatory orientation at the URL below, and then sign up for a volunteer session: https://app.betterimpact.com/Application?OrganizationGuid=743641d3-df95-4ce1-94bc-c2a562c6b816&ApplicationFormNumber=1

According to Wikipedia, The Battery used to be known as Battery Park. I have to head back here some day when the weather is a lot nicer. It was no fun trooping through here on a windy snowy day with the ice pelting my face. It was also too dark and dreary, I initially thought, to see the Statue of Liberty from here. I later spotted it, however, just beyond the American Merchant Mariners' Memorial, a short distance from the Blacktail restaurant. A number of statues dot the space, and it would probably be a nice place to while away some time in good weather.

A MUST DO! 4 & 1/2 Stars A FREE PARK! In the congested city of New York there is a place that is just a short train ride away to a much quieter space. The Battery is a Park that has 7 Acres of Woodlands In NY with a convenient Train Station stop right nearby. On the premises people stroll, jog, have a picnic or take their dog for a walk. It's also a great way to see the view of the city from a slightly different angle.You can even catch a glimpse of Lady Liberty on the water. There are trees & green grass & foliage everywhere. There's a fountain & various statues on the premises. This is where you get tickets for the ferry for The Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island. INSIDE TIP Buy your tickets for The Statue of Liberty online @ statuecruises.com, you'll avoid the long lines. Try to purchase well in advance The Pedestal (Limited Quantities) or Crown Tickets (usually 4-5 month wait) - you'll get to go inside The Statue with a mini Museum & see what it looks like from the inside. It's So Cool! Don't get the regular tickets you'll see it up close but won't get to go inside. This is also home to The Seaglass Carousel - a unique Beautiful glasslike fish motif merry go round that spins round & round. You can purchase tickets for the ride at their booth - $5 a ride. So whether you're just going for a jog, a picnic, seeing Liberty & Ellis Island or riding The Seaglass you'll have Fun down here. It used to be, you had to have mega bucks & be really rich to have the Good Life, not anymore. The Game has changed. You've been Upgraded. Now You Can Live Like a King on a Limited Budget!

COOL HISTORIC PLACE ! My wife and I were on an 8 day vacation in Manhattan, New York recently. Every day we were ticking off very cool stuff on our long bucket list. THIS DAY IT WOULD BE A REAL BIG ONE...literally ! My wife had booked us 2 tickets through NYC Tours - ExperienceFirst to see the Statue of Liberty National Monument on Thurs, Sept 30th. We were advised to rendezvous with our Tour Guide Casey at midday in front of Castle Clinton at The Battery ( formerly Battery Park ). So we hit the trail early on Thursday morning after rejuvenating cappuccinos at the Bluestone Lane Cafe near our hotel. We jumped on the subway around 10.30am for the long ride to The Battery...we counted quite a few stops. After a short walk we arrived at the park which has a great view across the bay of the Statue of Liberty. It's a nice big park ( about 25 acres ) with a number of sculptures, lots of greenery and other interesting stuff to look at....plus a dock for the ferries which run free to Liberty Island and Ellis Island. We had a poke around and then headed to Castle Clinton ( an old fort which was constructed just prior to the 1812 war with England but was never used ). And this is where we met with Casey our Tour Guide for the next 2 hours or so. Casey....a very nice friendly young guy explained he was waiting for the rest of his group for this tour...about 7 or 8 people all up. While standing around waiting for the rest of the tor group we notice a very large bird atop the scaffolding on Castle Clinton ( being restored to it's former glory ) and OMG it was a juvenile Bald Eagle. We where told it lives on Liberty Island. HOW COOL ! Everybody taking the tour needed to be on time or Casey said we would board the ferry without them. EVERYBODY SHOWED UP ! In the meantime Casey clued us all up on the history behind The Battery, Castle Clinton & more. BOARD THE FERRY TIME ! Around 12.30pm everybody ( hundreds ) commenced boarding the ferry MISS NEW YORK for the 30 minute trip across the bay to Liberty Island. During the trip Casey explained that we could hang out with him when we arrived or simply go our own way. We decided to stick it out with Casey as he knew a lot of cool historical stuff and he was a bargain for the $100 the tour cost us. Some passengers opted to bypass Liberty Island and continue on to Ellis Island..so they remained on the ferry when we docked. Casey also told us we could catch a ferry to Ellis Island after we had seen the Statue of Liberty or simply catch a ferry straight back to The Battery. My wife did want to visit Ellis Island because her ancestors have history there but in the end we ran short on time..and took the ferry back to The Battery around 3.30pm. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED !

I was here over the weekend with a bike and yoga exercise class held from The Shimano pop up store in Soho. We made our way to the area by the fountain for the yoga portion of the class. I haven't been here in quite a couple of years. The bike path from the Hudson Greenway that leads to Battery Park is finally completed which is nice to see. During the construction phase there was a detour that took you down one of the streets. This park is also shared by the Liberty Island and Ellis Island Ferries with the famous castle in the park. At the entrance to the park is a nice view of the Hudson River and a few cart vendors is you need to grab food or a cold drink. For the weekend I was surprised it wasn't too crowded, but we were also there early in the day so maybe everyone wasn't awake yet.

A good spot to hang out and walk around. View of the harbor is breathtaking. There are two café's, one dine-in restaurant and a glass carousel ride to explore. There is a lot of street performers, artists, food sellers and people from all walks of life surrounded the area but definitely add to a wonderful experience. Lots of benches to sit on during stay. Lots of trees shading good sitting spots. Clean restroom is at the end of the southern part. Sculptures, plants, flowers, walk path are some of the things this park offers. The park has easy access to ferries going to different destinations- Staten Island, Governors and Liberty & Ellis Island. Close to subway stations. Its not easy looking for car parking here unless you come early than the others. A tourist haven.

Battery Park is where boats can be boarded to access the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. There is a large building where tickets can be collected and where visitors complete the security screening process before boarding the boats. Within the park there are several small vendors as well as plenty of seating and short trails. We also saw a really cool sculpture. Very nice park with urban farm. It was fascinating to see squirrels be so friendly with people. We encountered one hanging out in the garden and when my husband reached out to him, he moved closer in the hopes of getting food. Very interesting. The garden has a variety of vegetables, but it is sectioned off by a fence to keep people and pets from trampling. Awesome park with great views.

I saw a YouTube video about going to The Battery to get a glimpse of the Statue of Liberty from far. The Battery area was nice but there were too many sales people who would keep asking you questions if you wanna go to the Statue of Liberty tour. I'm frugal so I didn't want to spend the money to see it. I just wanted to see how the view is from The Battery. It is small! The area itself is really nice here. I loved feeling the breeze of the wind and gorgeousness of the Hudson River. Closeby are memorial monument. This is what I found from the website East Coast Memorial Dedication Date: May 23, 1963 Material: Eagle-bronze; pedestal-granite; pylons-Chelmsford granite Dimensions: Eagle H: 18'6″; each pylon H: 19′ Honoring the 4,601 missing American servicemen who lost their lives in the Atlantic Ocean while engaged in combat during World War II, this memorial consists of eight massive 19-foot tall granite pylons onto which are inscribed the names, rank, service, and state of each of the deceased. On the eastern side of the plaza, a large bronze eagle grips a laurel wreath over a wave, symbolising mourning over the watery grave. The monument was commissioned by the American Battle Monuments Commission and dedicated by President John F. Kennedy on May 23, 1963. I'm mad cause on this page - http://thebattery.org/destinations/monuments/ there were more to see. I will come next time to see all of them! 164/2019

{ + ----- - ] (it's a battery!) Not as big as Central Park, but a nice place to visit nonetheless. You can get a beer or latte at the kiosk, although you're not supposed to take it past the rope boundary. Never one to obey the law, I drank roughly one-third of my ($8) Brooklyn pale ale.....and walked straight beyond the ropes, gleefully sipping away. If there were any park cops, they'd have to hop on their Segways and chase me down. Come and get me, coppers! The view looking south towards Staten, Ellis, and Liberty Islands can be terrific on clear days, but when the weather gets cloudy you wind up basically staring at the East River. Tourist boats depart from the nearby docks and there's some nice greenery around. Odds are good you'll see people doing yoga, street performers, or bicyclists during warmer seasons. The nearby South Ferry metro terminal (the stop we got off at) is one of the most unique in all of New York's subway system. Because this park is at the very southern tip of the Financial District, the station platform is actually curved in a half-circle, which allows the trains to loop back around to greater Manhattan. In order to make this happen, there are grates that extend after the train pulls in (and before the doors open to let people off), and then the grates retract prior to the train's departure. Being an engineer and getting to see that in action was pretty cool. Good for some unique views of iconic New York landmarks and also to take pause to 'charge your batteries', so to speak. Worth an hour of your time.

We are locals and were approached by multiple people trying to sell us tickets to see the statue at various points in the park. At one point, a woman and 4 men somewhat blocked the path as they thought it would force us to talk to them and buy tickets. Simply not fun to be verbally assaulted the entire time walking through this park. The only benefit is the Korean War works and the limited view of the statue.

The Battery park is New York's birthplace park, is open for enjoyment of the harbor and gardens.it's very nice park and you can see Statue of Liberty from park.

We arrived a little after 5 pm and unfortunately missed the last ferry to the Statue of Liberty but that didn't get in our way. There's multiple different scenic and photo opportunities around the park and plenty of sitting areas to admire the beautiful surroundings. After walking a little bit I found this interesting art sculpture that reminded me of a chicken leg and had a good laugh.

Battery Park has taken a beating following Hurricane Sandy. Every time I visit there are improvements. It takes years to undo the damage after a storm of that magnitude. This park has great views of the Statue of Liberty. This is where you get the ferry to Ellis Island and the Statue. You can see all the tourists lining up to go. I would get tickets in advance. I haven't been in years! Their is a separate memorial for each war. The dedications to New Yorkers that served are great. Their is a vegetable garden planted in the park now. It is such a good idea. This park has bathrooms and is conveniently located near Wall Street and Museums. There are a lot of famous/historic buildings in the area. I take visitors as part of my New York Manhattan tour. This is a very photographic area.

OVERALL: I say check out this park since it's by the free ferry and other water taxis and cruise boats that go to Ellis Island to see the Statue of Liberty. It's right by the water so you get a view of the Statue of Liberty. Walking distance to the Bowling Green park where the raging charging bull statue is. It's the financial district. People running for exercise. BATHROOMS: there were bathrooms here too. OTHER: sights to see include monuments, fire that has been burning for decades, plants, flowers, street food like hot dogs nuts churros, indoor glass fantasy style merry go round, world globe structures, and restaurants that look expensive and fancy. People fishing. DOGS: sign says it's a dog free park, but I saw dogs here. Not sure why they would want a park to be dog free especially in New York you would think dogs can get all the park and greenery possible.

Great park for the kids to run around and play and this is the park where you purchase your tickets to go see the Statue of Liberty. That's exactly what we did. We took our kids here to play for a bit, saw Lady Liberty from afar, got our tickets and then went to the Pier A restaurant to meet up with a friend. Came out of that and hopped on the ferry to Ellis Island and Lady Liberty. Beautiful park, well maintained and pretty statues everywhere!

This is a fantastic little park. I came here with my granddaughter to meet the ferry to Ellis Island and Liberty Island. On the way back we stopped for pictures with the monuments and walking around. Its safe and there are lots of families walking around and a lot of tourist in line to board the ferry. You are able to see lady liberty from afar and take pictures.

If you're coming here to see the Statue of Liberty, think twice. The view of Lady Liberty isn't that great from here. But it's not bad if you want to just chill for a bit. But, it gets pretty crowded with tourists. Go to Liberty State Park in Jersey for better views and less crowd.

Whenever I go to Bowling Green, I visit Battery Park if I have some time. There are great views of the water from Lower Manhattan and you can see the Statue of Liberty from here. It's also a great place to kill time while waiting for the Staten Island Ferry. So take a seat or stroll the walking paths. Watch out for bicyclists though. Once a bicyclist yelled - "TO THE RIGHT! TO THE RIGHT! TO THE RIGHT!" - at me. Yeah, they are hardcore and have no mercy for pedestrians.

The secret is out. Battery Park Esplanade is a cool place to stroll on the weekend. From the end of Chambers Street to the south tip of Manhattan is a 30 minute walk along the Hudson River. Beautiful landscapes, massive yachts docked at South Cove in the summer and now there are restaurants and watering holes: - Grand Banks - Pier 25 - PJ Clarks and Le District - South Cove - American River House - Pier A - Pier A It's a great companion journey for the 9/11 Memorial, World Financial Center, Statue of Liberty and the like. It's also a great companion journey for anyone who wants to walk further north along the Hudson to the West Village, Meatpacking District, Highline and beyond. One the negative side, I wish certain people riding their bicycles would recognize that pedestrians have a right of way. Riding at speed is selfish and dangerous in crowded areas.

Beautiful area to run in the southern part of Manhattan. It's next to the Staten Island Ferry terminal and provides excellent views of the Statue of Liberty. Also, the beautiful Seaglass Carousel here.

I would come here to jog or take walks here all the time during my college days at Pace University. It was my safe haven for quiet time away from the hussle and bussle of every day life. It's free and at night you get to see the beautiful sunset. On a clear day you can see the Statue of Liberty. At times with the weather permitting it can be packed with tourists and locals jogging, biking, dog walking, or children playing at the playgrounds serving residents at Battery Park City and beyond. There are benches for resting and park patrons enjoying a book or journaling to reflect life for quiet/alone time. Who ever thought a man-made island created a mini city within a city woud give beauty in Downtown Manhattan?

Lots to Do There is Clinton Castle, where you can find your way to Liberty and Ellis Islands. There is the Sea Glass Carousel, which looks much better at night. There is the seaside, where you can boat watch. There are benches, where you can relax and people watch. A nice park for many reasons...

Big fan of any/all parks in the world so that being said, the numerous patches of green in such a dense city brings a visual and emotional escape from the concrete jungle of skyscrapers. While waiting for the Statue of Liberty tour, we walked around a bit, taking in the greenery and view of the water. There are a bunch of vendors hawking NY souvenirs as well as roasted nuts (my personal fave) but overall, a beautiful spot of land that allows people the ability to take a breather.