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The Battery Park, NYC

Battery Place, New York, New York

Description

The Battery is a public park facing New York Harbour, at the southern tip of Manhattan. It contains several monuments, memorials, sculptures and attractions such as Castle Clinton built in the early 19th century that served as the first American immigration station, the East Coast Memorial to WW2 where over 4,000 names are engraved on granite pylons, the Korean War Memorial black granite obelisk, and the Sea Glass carousel. The park is also the launchpad for several ferry services to Liberty Island, Ellis Island and Governors Island.

Access & Transport

The park is walking distance from Wall Street and the Financial District. It is served by the South Ferry (1), Whitehall St (N, R, W) and Bowling Green (4, 5) underground stations. The Staten Island Ferry leaves from its south-eastern corner.

Instructions & Recommendations

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Meta review

Although regularly listed in travel guides, the park doesn't get as much love from online reviewers. Many enjoy coming here to watch the Hudson River and sunsets, but some visitors complain the park is not well maintained and over-run by the ferry / tours ticket vendors and hawkers thus making it difficult to enjoy a quiet time or the various memorials.

Environmental & Social

No environmental footprint. Preserves the city's historical heritage

Conclusion

A park with great cultural potential that is unfortunately not showcased and maintained well enough. We also think too many memorials in one spot dilutes the meaning (and attention span). Worth checking out but you will need to complement your visit with some personal reading

Key positive

Interesting historical background

Good sunset views

Key negative

The ferries' business encroaches on the cultural aspects

Suitability

No restrictions

About this Rating

TYPE

Desktop

RESEARCHED IN

Updated in October 2023

PROVIDER

Koreval

Included Items
None
Timing
Duration of visit

av. transport time:0h 20m

est. visit time:0h 40m

Sunlight based

Sunrise / early morningOk

MorningOk

Lunch timeOk

AfternoonOk

Sunset / eveningOk

Night – bef. midnightNo

Night – aft. midnightNo

Pricing
Free

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