New York City contains some of the country’s oldest parks. Throughout each of the five boroughs, these patches of open land help relieve the surrounding chaos. One of the city’s most historic parks, now known as The Battery, was recently renovated using a variety of local granite which provides a fresh revived look.
The Battery, formerly known as Battery Park, is a 25-acre public park located at the southern tip of Manhattan, where 17th century maps referred to it as “the Battery.” To commemorate the park’s historical significance, a proposal was submitted last year to officially reinstate the park’s name by Warrie Price, president and founder of The Battery Conservancy, a private organization that manages the park in partnership with the City.