The Battery, true to its heritage as New York’s birthplace park, is open for enjoyment of the harbor and gardens. We’re working closely with The Battery’s partners in government to keep our employees and visitors safe.
In accordance with the City’s response to COVID-19, SeaGlass Carousel is closed until further notice. Birdwalks and tours will resume this fall. We welcome volunteers to work safely in our gardens. Please see guidance here.
Bring your families and your sleeping bags for a night under the stars in The Battery Backyard with adventures provided by our educators. The Battery Conservancy provides family tents, telescopes for gazing at the night sky, a campfire, and s’mores!
Select Saturdays during the season. Ticket lottery opens two weeks before each event.
Join Tejal Yoga amid The Battery’s perennial gardens overlooking the Statue of Liberty and 11,000 acres of New York Harbor.
Wednesday evenings and Sunday mornings, between June and September.
Engage with The Battery’s rich history, its important landmarks and monuments, SeaGlass Carousel, 195,000 square feet of vast perennial gardens, and so much more!
Spring, Summer, and Fall
Come along with us for Bird Walks at The Battery lead by NYC Audubon! Explore the diversity of migrating birds that find food and habitat in The Battery’s toxin-free gardens and lawns.
Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 8am-9am during the spring, fall, and winter; 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 afternoons between April and October.
Join the citywide celebration of Wildflower Week with special tours through The Battery’s 195,000 square feet of perennial gardens designed by Piet Oudolf.
Select evenings in May.
7 Days a Week, 10 am – 10 pm
amNewYork, 4/23/18
Read about the ceremony on our blog
Reserve your spot on Eventbrite!
Warrie Price discusses The Battery’s transformation over the past two decades
Join us in The Battery to experience the magic for yourself.
The Battery welcomed summer with food, drinks, and dancing with Isa from Florence + The Machine, sponsored by St~Germain.
NY Classical Theatre presents free performances of Romeo & Juliet through July 15th.
Join us September 20th. 100% of funds raised at the Luncheon support The Battery’s perennial gardens.
Learn about our amazing trees on The Battery Blog
Join us for March cutback.
Join our skilled gardeners to learn about plant care and division, and leave with some plants to take home!
Join our expert gardeners to learn about the many native plants and wildflowers included in our perennial gardens, and enjoy $1 off happy hour wine at Table Green.
Join The Battery Conservancy’s Chief Horticulturalist on a tour through our vibrant perennial gardens designed by renowned Dutch designer, Piet Oudolf.
Tuesdays and Wednesdays between April 23rd and May 22nd, from 8am – 9am
Join us to celebrate innovation, support the revitalization of The Battery, and honor Dell Technologies, Starr Whitehouse Landscape Architects and Planners, and George Tsypin Opera Factory
Our Family Volunteer Day and our Gardening with Kids workshop will engage and inspire family members of all ages!
Tuesday, September 17th. A celebration of the Monarch Butterfly in culture and science.
Bring your sleeping bags, Dads, Moms and Kids. We provide family tents, a lightning bug show, campfire songs, and s’mores!
Registration opens 2 weeks before each event.
Shorter days, drier air and colder temperatures are a recipe for plant disaster.
We are here to help!
Use our mobile and printable resources to explore this month’s blooms, or bring your family on a seasonal scavenger hunt through the park!
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