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December 16, 2021

NYC PARKS AND THE BATTERY CONSERVANCY CELEBRATE THE OPENING OF THE INNOVATIVE NEW BATTERY PLAYSCAPE

NYC Parks Commissioner Gabrielle Fialkoff and The Battery Conservancy President Warrie Price...

November 15, 2021

MAYOR BILL DE BLASIO, NYC PARKS AND ARTIST HEBRU BRANTLEY UNVEIL NEW PUBLIC ART INSTALLATION AT THE BATTERY – “THE GREAT DEBATE”

“The Great Debate,” a 16-ft steel and fiberglass structure, will be on display...

October 4, 2021

NYC PARKS UNVEILS REDEDICATED COAST GUARD MEMORIAL IN NEW PLAZA AT THE BATTERY

NYC Parks Commissioner Gabrielle Fialkoff, U.S. Coast Guard Commandant Admiral Karl L. Schultz,...

March 12, 2020

NYC PARKS AND THE BATTERY CONSERVANCY BREAK GROUND ON $18.3 MILLION BATTERY PLAYSCAPE RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT

NYC Parks Commissioner Mitchell J. Silver, FAICP, today joined The Battery Conservancy President...

April 13, 2011

Urban Farm At The Battery Debuts

Site is the Battery’s First Public Urban Farm Since the Dutch Planted their Cottage Gardens in...

April 11, 2011

Urban Farm At The Battery Debuts

Site is the Battery’s First Public Urban Farm Since the Dutch Planted their Cottage...

February 15, 2011

Ready For Their Close-Up: Parks Archival Images And The Oscars

You may not know that two Oscar-nominated films have connections to New York City parks.

January 29, 2009

Mayor Bloomberg Announces Yearlong Celebration to Commemorate 400th Anniversary of the Dutch Arrival

Festivities to include special events, exhibits, outdoor activities, and performances.

June 7, 2007

Frank Gehry To Design His First Playground At The Battery

On Tuesday night, Mayor Bloomberg and Commissioner Benepe announced that world-renowned...

June 6, 2007

Renowned Architect Frank Gehry To Design His First Playground At The Battery, New York City’s Birthplace

Last night, Mayor Bloomberg and Parks & Recreation Commissioner Adrian Benepe announced that...

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