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Battery Park CityOutdoors & Recreation
The Battery
Description
Downtown Manhattan’s largest public open space, this 25-acre waterfront park is a hub of outdoor activity. It’s the site of open-air concerts, beautiful gardens and the Castle Clinton National Monument, along with the SeaGlass Carousel, a kid-friendly favorite.
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Type
Maritime/Waterfront
Parks & Gardens
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