Parks & Gardens
Parks & GardensThe Battery
Whitehall
Catch your first glimpse of Lady Liberty from this 25-acre waterfront escape, where Dutch-built forts once stood and gardens now bloom. Wander shaded paths, explore Castle Clinton, or watch your kids conquer the epic treehouse playground before catching a ferry to Ellis Island.
waterfront park
historic grounds
family-friendly
harbor views
Tips
🛝"The Battery's expansive playground delivers on its soaring promises for fun" (Mommy Poppins)
🗽"beautiful and peaceful place right by the water" — perfect for sunset watching
🎟️only buy ferry tickets at Castle Clinton or online, ignore street sellers
The Battery
WhitehallOpen
Parks & GardensParks & GardensCatch your first glimpse of Lady Liberty from this 25-acre waterfront escape, where Dutch-built forts once stood and gardens now bloom. Wander shaded paths, explore Castle Clinton, or watch your kids conquer the epic treehouse playground before catching a ferry to Ellis Island.
waterfront park
historic grounds
family-friendly
harbor views
Tips
🛝"The Battery's expansive playground delivers on its soaring promises for fun" (Mommy Poppins)
🗽"beautiful and peaceful place right by the water" — perfect for sunset watching
🎟️only buy ferry tickets at Castle Clinton or online, ignore street sellers