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title: "The Battery"
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# The Battery

The Battery The Battery Story Information Battery Playscape Visit the only NYC Playground with five ecology zones built to flood and recover. Learn about Playscape SeaGlass Carousel MARCH HOURS OF OPERATION: Fri-Sun, 11am-7pm | Mon-Thurs, 11am-6pm | Learn about SeaGlass Statue of Liberty Visit two of the world’s most recognized New York landmarks—the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island—on a ferry from The Battery, the birthplace of New York City. Learn about the Statue Public Programs Birdwalks and tours have resumed. We welcome volunteers to work safely in our gardens. Learn about our work Visit The Battery Breathtaking harbor views, vast perennial gardens, bike paths, grand lawns, an urban farm, and the fintastic SeaGlass carousel. Open the interactive map Open the Interactive Map News & Events @thebatterynyc on Instagram Discover Urban Farm Discover the history of The Battery through an interactive timeline     Twitter Come visit us and see the largest public perennial garden in the country and the only one with Lady Liberty in the background. Can’t get better than that! # TheBatteryNYC # TheBatteryEarthDay # earthmonth # perrenialgardens @TheBatteryNYC #TheBatteryNYC #TheBatteryEarthDay @thebatterynyc on Instagram You don’t need a backyard to compost! Learn more on The Battery Blog   John Wolfe Ambrose Monument is Rededicated Read about the ceremony on our blog The Secret History of The Battery Trees Learn about our amazing trees on The Battery Blog Dedicate a Battery Chair Volunteer Join us for March cutback. Perennial Splendor Perennial Plant Care Workshop on May 21st, 12pm New! Visitor Guides Use our mobile and printable resources to explore this month’s blooms, or bring your family on a seasonal scavenger hunt through the park! Visit Playscape! 7 days a week, 7am-6pm Visit the Bird Banners Battery Gardeners Luncheon Watch Warrie Price’s Luncheon Speech Take a History Tour! 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! Past Future Stay in Touch Receive news about upcoming events, stories, and more. Sign Up