Battery Park, New York City

Name: Battery Park
Address: 75 Battery Pl, New York City, 10280-1500, United States
Telephone: +1 212-417-2000

#24 among attractions in New York City

Park, Relax in park

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Facts and practical information

Battery Park, a verdant oasis at the southern tip of Manhattan, offers New Yorkers and visitors alike a peaceful escape from the bustle of city life. This 25-acre public park, named for the artillery batteries that once lined the shore, boasts panoramic views of New York Harbor, including the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island.

Frequented by joggers, tourists, and families, Battery Park serves as a serene backdrop for leisure activities, picnics, and cultural events. The park is rich in monuments and memorials, such as The Sphere, a sculpture that once stood in the World Trade Center plaza and now serves as a poignant tribute to resilience after 9/11.

The park also features the American Merchant Mariners' Memorial, the East Coast Memorial, and the Korean War Veterans Memorial, each telling a story of sacrifice and honor. Alongside these memorials, the lush gardens and the SeaGlass Carousel offer a blend of history and recreation.

Battery Park is a starting point for those heading to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, with ferries departing regularly from the adjacent Battery Park City ferry terminal. It is a place where history intertwines with the present, offering visitors a moment of reflection amidst the city's relentless pace.

Alternative names: Created: 1823Area: 24.71 acres (0.0386 mi²)Elevation: 7 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 40°42'11"N, 74°0'56"W

Address

75 Battery PlDowntown Manhattan (Financial District)New York City 10280-1500 United States

Contact

+1 212-417-2000

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Day trips

Battery Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Castle Clinton, Fraunces Tavern Museum, Westfield World Trade Center, Museum of Jewish Heritage.

~360 ftNW
Historic fort with small museum
Castle Clinton, New York City
2 min walk • Castle Clinton stands as a historical fortress and a welcoming landmark in the heart of New York City's Battery Park. Built just before the War of 1812, Castle Clinton was originally an island fortification named Castle Garden, intended to defend New York Harbor.
~1170 ftE
Museum, History museum, Architecture
Fraunces Tavern Museum, New York City
6 min walk • Nestled in the heart of New York City's historic district, Fraunces Tavern Museum is a venerable institution that offers visitors a unique glimpse into the early history of the United States. Situated at 54 Pearl Street in Lower Manhattan, this museum is housed in one...
0.6 miN
Shopping, Shopping centre
Westfield World Trade Center, New York City
16 min walk • Westfield World Trade Center is a shopping mall at the World Trade Center complex in Manhattan, New York, that is operated and managed by Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield.
~1390 ftNW
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Museum of Jewish Heritage, New York City
7 min walk • Nestled within the vibrant tapestry of New York City's cultural institutions, the Museum of Jewish Heritage stands as a poignant testament to the resilience and perseverance of Jewish life before, during, and after the Holocaust.
~890 ftNE
Oldest NYC public park, since 1733
Bowling Green, New York City
5 min walk • Bowling Green is a small public park in the Financial District of Lower Manhattan, New York City, at the southern end of Broadway.
~380 ftSE
Amusement park, Amusement ride
SeaGlass Carousel, New York City
2 min walk • The SeaGlass Carousel is a fish-themed carousel in Battery Park at the southern tip of Manhattan Island in New York City. The carousel opened to the public on August 20, 2015. The project to build a carousel was created by Warrie Price, founding president of the Battery Park Conservancy.
~620 ftNE
Monuments and statues, Architecture
Alexander Hamilton U.S. Custom House, New York City
3 min walk • The Alexander Hamilton U.S. Custom House is a custom house erected in 1902–1907 by the federal government to house the duty collection operations for the Port of New York.
~660 ftNE
Museum
George Gustav Heye Center, New York City
4 min walk • The National Museum of the American Indian–New York, the George Gustav Heye Center, is a branch of the National Museum of the American Indian in Manhattan, New York City. The museum is part of the Smithsonian Institution.
~1320 ftN
Park
Elizabeth H. Berger Plaza, New York City
7 min walk • Elizabeth H. Berger Plaza is a public park in the Financial District of Manhattan, New York City. formed by the triangular junction of Trinity Place, Greenwich Street and Edgar Street. It faces the Manhattan exit ramp from the Brooklyn–Battery Tunnel.
~550 ftE
Church, Georgian architecture, Sacred and religious sites
Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Bayley Seton, New York City
3 min walk • The Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Bayley Seton is located in the Church of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary, a Roman Catholic parish church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New York at 7 State Street, between Pearl and Water Streets in the Financial District of Manhattan, New York City.
~1110 ftNW
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Skyscraper Museum, New York City
6 min walk • The Skyscraper Museum is an architecture museum located in Battery Park City, Manhattan, New York City and founded in 1996.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Battery Park?

Nearby attractions include Castle Clinton, New York City (2 min walk), 17 State Street, New York City (3 min walk), James Watson House, New York City (3 min walk), Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Bayley Seton, New York City (3 min walk).

How to get to Battery Park by public transport?

The nearest stations to Battery Park:

Ferry

Battery Park • Lines: Sc-Ny (3 min walk)
Whitehall • Lines: Sif (6 min walk)

Bus

South Ferry/Terminal • Lines: M15-Sbs (4 min walk)
Greenwich Street at Battery Place • Lines: 120 (4 min walk)

Metro

Whitehall Street–South Ferry • Lines: N, R, W (4 min walk)
Bowling Green • Lines: 4, 5 (4 min walk)

Light rail

Essex Street • Lines: Hblr (32 min walk)
Exchange Place • Lines: Hblr (34 min walk)