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Joycott • January 30, 2014We love this park because it's not usually very crowded. It's a great place in the city to sit and relax and take in nature.
Lubin S. • September 5, 2012We love this park! Free wifi + a beautiful setting = great place to read, relax, or hang out with friends.
DoubleDeuce • August 3, 2017A great park. Fantastic design and elevation changes. Peaceful too with the nearby tourism being kind of hectic.
Mike S. • May 28, 2015Great hideaway park with scenic views overlooking lower Manhattan and the river. Great view of the heliport too
Jeannette L. • March 22, 2017Cute little park and a great place to kill time waiting for the Staten Island Ferry ⛴
NYC Parks • September 19, 2013When visiting the Battery, be sure to visit the park's 75,000 feet of gardens, conceptualized by the famous garden designer Piet Oudolf.
Kimmie O. • July 27, 2020Great place for a run or jog. Don’t forget that there are lovely water views too!
Bumbsy M. • November 5, 2013Park has improved considerably under my mayorship. I will continue to lead it with a ferocity this park has never seen! I will not stop until Central Park is known as "that other park"!
Untapped Cities • July 9, 2013Once on top of the Seaman's Church Institute building, this lighthouse served to remind New Yorkers of the tragic sinking of the Titanic with a green light and a time ball dropping every day at noon.
Light The Night NY • October 5, 2010Inspiring post put up by the Glamour & Conde Nast Team of Manhattan LTN on the Glamour Health & Fitness blog. Click "More Info" for the story!
etta y. • June 28, 2011I always walked by this place and never really noticed it. Sitting on the lit bench on a breezy summer evening, it's actually quite beautiful.
Compass • April 21, 2014Just north of Battery Park, a mix of lawns and planted trees make a perfect area for long walks. Nearby roof decks have the most gorgeous views.
An X. • May 20, 2010This is a great place to hang out on a summer night - clean and not too noisy for the location. Pick up some halal or ice cream nearby.
9.4Park •Battery Park City (From Chambers St to Battery Park), New York
City of New York • February 28, 2012Spanning the entire length of Battery Park City, the Esplanade with breathtaking views of the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, and the Hudson River is the ideal place to jog or take a sunset stroll.
Oliver S. • August 6, 2013Bowling Green Fountain is located in a small, circular park with benches that surround the fountain. There truly isn't a bad seat in the park and is a great place to bring your lunch on a sunny day
Kirill K. • May 10, 2016Amazing park with a terrific view on Brooklyn Bridge and Financial District. There you can find fantastic soccer fields and basketball playgrounds
Oz L. • May 5, 2015Awesome little hidden treasure of a park. An awesome place for kids to explore, climb and go down a super crazy tall slide.
Brian H. • April 8, 2012Wide lawns and trees dotting the periphery, sitting on a corner of land with the river on two sides, make this park a special place. The community gardens in the northeast corner are very nice too.
nikki • November 24, 2016unique little park in the financial district. good for a quick lunch or stroll
Alina B. • August 26, 2012Reverend Jason's stories are the best way to hear the history of Christianity.
Jason S. • November 22, 2015Beautiful little park along the river that also happens to have games like mini golf.
Nikos K. • July 18, 2017Nice urban park. Windy so nice in the summer but can be loud from roadworks and traffic.
jake f. • September 24, 2012it's happening! next leg of the park is opening this fall, including 3 soccer fields, BBQ's, picnic tables, playground, a promenade and fishing pier.
The Corcoran Group • October 11, 2013Some of the best views of the Hudson River from this park, and not as crowded as other parks along the West Side highway. Great place to catch a summer concert.
Robert M. • May 31, 2016This park has lovely spaces to sit and relax! There are tons of benches. The water views are best!
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