The Battery, true to its heritage as New York’s birthplace park, welcomes everyone to enjoy our programs and special events. At the same time, we are continuing to work closely with The Battery’s partners in government to keep our employees and visitors safe and healthy.
Visitors to The Battery can now follow a path through the center of the park that is highlighted by educational banners displaying photos of some of the many birds that live in or pass through this area.
Come along with us for Bird Walks at The Battery led by NYC Audubon! Explore the diversity of migrating birds that find food and habitat in The Battery’s toxin-free gardens and lawns.
Wednesdays from 8am-9am during the spring and fall migration period; check our Events Calendar for specific dates.
Join other families and community members to help with planting, harvesting, and seasonal tasks on The Battery Urban Farm, and enjoy guided explorations of the plants and animals that make their homes here.
Select Saturday mornings between April and November. View upcoming events and sign up on our Eventbrite Page
Engage with The Battery’s rich history, its important landmarks and monuments, SeaGlass Carousel, 240,000 square feet of vast perennial gardens, and so much more!
Spring, Summer, and Fall
Playscape performs is a celebration of the arts, featuring song, dance, music, and puppetry. Join us this summer at Showbox.
Take a guided tour of The Battery Urban Farm to learn about how we grow produce in the heart of downtown New York City. We offer both tours for adults and tours for families with kids.
April through October; check our Events Calendar to select a date and sign up.
Explore the park on your own time with our set of Visitor Guides, and learn more about the plants, animals, and history of The Battery.
Available all year.
Join us throughout the season for a workshop on gardening or farming practices, led by our experienced park staff.
April through November. Visit our Events Calendar to explore upcoming offerings.
Join certified yoga instructor Mary Barnes for guided practice in the beautiful Battery Labyrinth.
June through September. Visit our Events Calendar to select a date and sign up.
Read about the ceremony on our blog
Learn about our amazing trees on The Battery Blog
Join us for March cutback.
Use our mobile and printable resources to explore this month’s blooms, or bring your family on a seasonal scavenger hunt through the park!
7 days a week, 7am-6pm
Watch Warrie Price’s Luncheon Speech
Learn about the park’s rich history, many important landmarks and monuments, Seaglass Carousel, beautiful perennial gardens designed by renowned Dutch garden designer Piet Oudolf and so much more!
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