Battery Park

4.6FreeClosed · opens 6:00 AM

Historic waterfront park at Manhattan's southern tip offering harbor views and ferries

Battery Park
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Located at the southern tip of Manhattan, The Battery is a historic public park offering lush gardens and panoramic views of New York Harbor. Visitors can explore waterfront promenades, historic monuments like Castle Clinton, and expansive green spaces. It also serves as the primary departure point for ferries heading to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island.

Quick tip: Book ferry tickets to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island in advance to skip long ticketing lines at Castle Clinton.

Expert notes

  • Visitors can shop in nearby Brookfield Place, an upscale mall that includes a food court with offerings from some of the City’s top chefs. Take a boat ride from New York Harbor at Battery park for amazing views of the statue of liberty and Ellis Island.

Features

  • Boating
  • Dog Friendly
  • Family Fun
  • Free Entry
  • Private Events
  • Relaxing
  • Self Guided Tour
  • Sightseeing
  • Sightseeing Tours
  • Walking Around
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Special occasion reservations

You can reserve space for private event inside the park. For more details visit: http://www.thebattery.org/things-to-do/your-event-permits/

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