The Battery

The outdoor park is generally open daily 6 AM-1 AM. Battery Playscape, Castle Clinton, restrooms, SeaGlass Carousel, and ferry facilities keep shorter schedules.

There is no park parking. Lower Manhattan garages are costly and street parking is extremely limited; subway or ferry connections are the practical choice.

Bowling Green serves the north edge, Whitehall serves the Staten Island Ferry side, and Battery Maritime Building is east of the park. Statue of Liberty ferries depart near Castle Clinton.

Public restrooms are outside the restaurant, at Castle Clinton, and near the Battery Bikeway on Battery Place, generally 9 AM-4:30 PM; ferry terminals have separate facilities.

Park entry, gardens, Playscape, and Castle Clinton entry are free. SeaGlass rides cost $6 and Statue Cruises tickets are separate.

Main promenades and Playscape routes are accessible. Ferry security, historic structures, and carousel boarding have their own procedures.

Leashed dogs are allowed on designated paths but not in playgrounds or planted areas. Follow posted rules near ferry queues and monuments.

Battery Playscape, SeaGlass Carousel, harbor views, lawns, gardens, and ferries make a strong family stop, but attraction hours do not match the full park day.

Use 1 at South Ferry, R/W at Whitehall, 4/5 at Bowling Green, or nearby J/Z. The Staten Island Ferry terminal and Governors Island ferry are close but separate.

Statue of Liberty ferry tickets and security are not operated by the park; use the authorized operator and arrive early. Carousel hours are seasonal and weather-sensitive.

Check New York City's hourly forecast, heat index, rain, wind, air quality, and sunset. Waterfront, island, and elevated parks can feel windier and more exposed than nearby streets.