Battery Park: A historic park in New York

Battery Park sits at the southern tip of Manhattan. This is where the Dutch arrived in 1625. You'll enjoy beautiful views of the Statue of Liberty.

What to Know About Battery Park

New York’s history begins at Battery Park in 1625 with the arrival of the Dutch. Settlers established themselves at the southern tip of Manhattan, building Fort Amsterdam along with wharves and docks.
At the time, this small parcel of land was actually a separate island, later connected to Manhattan through landfill. The placement of cannons here gave the location its name.
From the early 18th century onward, Battery Park became a popular gathering spot for New Yorkers, especially on weekends.
In 1811, a fortress was built at the southern point: Castle Clinton. Leaving its military past behind, this is now where you can purchase tickets for the Statue of Liberty.

Beyond the waterfront promenade, Battery Park features several monuments, starting with the East Coast Memorial. This large bronze eagle was erected to honor those who died in the Atlantic during World War II.
Another notable monument is the statue of Giovanni da Verrazano, the first European to reach New York in 1524.
Also worth seeing is the Korean War Memorial, honoring the 54,000 American soldiers who died in the Korean War from 1950 to 1953. Dedicated in 1991, the memorial features a black marble wall with the hollow silhouette of a soldier.