The Battery

Tour of The Battery
2020-04-20 13:00 - 14:00 UTC | Netherland Memorial Flagpole, At the intersection of Broadway, Battery Place, and State street, New York, NY, 10004, United States
Join us every Thursday for tours of The Battery! Learn about the park’s rich history, many important landmarks and monuments, Seaglass Carousel, 195,000 square feet of beautiful perennial gardens designed by renowned Dutch garden designer Piet Oudolf and so much more!

Please arrive 10 minutes early as the tour will begin right at 1:00pm. Meet at 12:50pm at the Netherland Memorial Flagpole located at the entrance to the park near the intersection of Broadway, Battery Place, and State street. It is across State Street from Bowling Green. Register here!

Spring Migration Bird Walk with NYC Audubon
2020-04-21 08:00 - 09:00 | Netherland Memorial Flagpole, At the intersection of Broadway, Battery Place, and State street, New York, NY, 10004, United States
Join us for a bird walk at The Battery with NYC Audubon! Explore the diversity of migrating birds that find food and habitat in The Battery. Last spring’s walks included sightings of a Blue Grosbeak, a Summer Tanager, and 21 other bird species. Register to participate by following this link to our Eventbrite page.

Playscape Groundbreaking Ceremony
2020-03-12 10:00 - 12:00

Winter Bird Walk at The Battery with NYC Audubon
2020-02-04 08:00 - 09:00 | Netherland Memorial Flagpole, At the intersection of Broadway, Battery Place, and State street, New York, NY, 10004, United States
Join us for a bird walk at The Battery with NYC Audubon! Explore the diversity of over-wintering birds that find food and habitat on The Battery’s waterfront, such as ducks, geese, loons, sparrows, and finches. We might even spot a seal! Register to participate by following this link to our Eventbrite page.

Bulb Design and Planting plus Bulbs to Take Home!
2019-11-02 11:00 - 13:00 | The Battery, New York, NY, 10004, United States
Participants will learn about different types of bulbs, how to properly plant them, and how to design a beautiful spring display full of flowers. We will be giving out some small bulbs such as crocus and chionodoxa for registered participants who attend the event (while supplies last).
RSVP is required for this event.
Location: Meet at The Battery greeter table with the striped awning near SeaGlass Carousel
Directions: Please enter the park across from 17 State Street. Look for The Battery Conservancy table under a shade structure right by the carousel.
Please donate to support this and other free programs at The Battery!

Bird Walk at The Battery with NYC Audubon
2019-09-03 08:00 - 09:00 | Netherland Memorial Flagpole, At the intersection of Broadway, Battery Place, and State street, New York, NY, 10004, United States
Join us for a bird walk at The Battery with NYC Audubon! Explore the diversity of migrating birds that find food and habitat in The Battery. Register here!

The walk will be led by Gabriel Willow, an educator from NYC Audubon. Gabriel is an experienced birder and naturalist, and is well-versed in the ecology and history of New York City. He has been leading walks for NYC Audubon for more than ten years, guiding new and experienced birders in all five boroughs and beyond.

After the walk, we hope you will linger to enjoy the nation’s largest perennial garden open 365 days free to the public. Learn more about The Battery at www.thebattery.org.

The Battery is located at the southern tip of Manhattan. Take the 1 train to South Ferry, the R train to Whitehall Street, or the 4 or 5 train to Bowling Green.

Photo Credit: Gail Karlsson

Total Body Conditioning Class in The Battery Oval
2019-09-03 07:00 - 07:45 | Castle Clinton, The Battery, New York, NY, 10004, United States
Total Body Conditioning at The Battery with Ashley McKelvey
Increase overall muscular strength and cardiovascular endurance in this 45 minute truly high intensity interval training class. Optimize workout time using bodyweight movements to build power and stamina. All fitness levels are welcome, for ages 18 and over.

About the Instructor: Ashley is an ACE certified personal trainer and group exercise instructor with more than 5 years experience training both large group classes and one-on-one clients. She has a passion for empowering every person to live their healthiest self. Drawing from her tool-box of ‘feel-good’ exercises, she creates fresh workouts that are effective, safe, and fun!

September 3 through October 29
Tuesdays: 7:00 am – 7:45 am (subject to change with sunrise times)

Class Details:
Please bring a mat and a water bottle
Wear sturdy, comfortable, exercise-appropriate shoes
All fitness levels are welcome!
For ages 18 and up

This and all other free programming is funded through donations to The Battery Conservancy. Donate here!

Meeting Location: at The Battery Oval in front of Castle Clinton National Monument.
