Battery Park : info and guided tour

Introduction to Battery Park

Battery Park is a large public park located at the southern tip of Manhattan, facing New York Harbor. Its name comes from the former artillery battery that once defended this strategic point. Today, this open waterfront on the bay provides a landscaped respite in the heart of the Financial District.

The site is best known as one of the departure points for the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. It features wide paths, lawns, open views over the water, and several memorial spaces. The park highlights New York’s historical relationship with the sea, trade, and the arrival of travelers.

Battery Park also features iconic elements such as The Sphere, a sculpture relocated from the World Trade Center site after September 11, as well as the SeaGlass Carousel, an attraction with glowing shell-like forms. These features give the park a character that is both commemorative, artistic, and family-friendly, closely tied to Lower Manhattan.

Its appeal also lies in its unique urban setting: a public park embedded in one of New York’s densest areas, with constant views of the harbor, Staten Island, and the Statue of Liberty. Battery Park thus offers a simple landscape, yet one that is deeply meaningful for the city.

Discover New York with a private guide

A private guide can help you see Battery Park in a different way, connecting its present-day spaces with its maritime history, its monuments, and its role in the identity of Lower Manhattan. The visit then becomes clearer, with tailored explanations of the landscape, the artworks, and the views over the harbor.