Logistics and Planning

Located inside historic Battery Park at the heart of lower Manhattan and situated along the New York Harbor where it meets the East River and Hudson River, is Battery Gardens. With exceptional views of the Statue of Liberty, Governors Island, the Brooklyn Bridge, and residing in the shadow of the 'new' World Trade Center site, Battery Gardens is framed on one side by the Staten Island Ferry terminal, and on the other side by floral meadows, monumental sculptures and the New York Cruise Line dock.

Visit www.batterygardens.com.

Location
Inside Battery Park opposite 17 State Street, New York, NY 10004. See directions below.

Planning
The wedding ceremony will take place mid-evening and will be followed by a cocktail hour and reception. Dinner and dessert will be served.

Please note, the preferred dress is semi-formal attire.

Battery Gardens offers a stellar opportunity for a picturesque outdoor ceremony, so please plan accordingly. Mid-April weather in New York could vary drastically year-by-year Typically, you can expect high temperatures in the mid-50s with low temperatures in the mid-30s. However, last year on April 14 New York was enjoying temperatures in the 70s (we can only hope for a repeat!). In the event of inclement weather, the ceremony will be held in the indoor atrium.

Directions to Battery Gardens

By Taxi
Battery Park and Battery Gardens is easily accessible by taxi cab from any point in New York City and would be your quickest method for getting there if you are staying in the city. Instruct the cab driver to take you to 17 State Street. When you arrive, face south from State Street, and Battery Gardens is located to the right (west) of the Staten Island Ferry Terminal and the US Coast Guard Building, down the path towards the water.

By Subway
Battery Park is accessible by New York Subway via the 4 and 5 trains at Bowling Green Station. Upon exiting the station, walk southeast along the park until you see the 17 State Street building (about 1 block). At 17 State Street make a right onto the sidewalk leading into the park. Walk south towards the water about 1 block to reach Battery Gardens.

By Car
If you are driving from New Jersey and points south, the best route would be to take the Holland Tunnel to the West Side Highway south towards lower Manhattan. View directions from the Holland Tunnel.

There are several parking garages in the Battery Park neighborhood. The most convenient is the parking garage at 1 Battery Park Plaza located on State and Pearl Streets.

By Staten Island Ferry
Battery Gardens is conveniently located next to the Staten Island Ferry's Whitehall (South Ferry) Terminal in Manhattan. The Staten Island Ferry runs free, 24 hours a day, from the St. George Terminal in Staten Island, so if you are coming from New Jersey, this is also a great alternative for traveling to Battery Gardens.

Click here for the Staten Island Ferry schedule.
Click here for driving directions (from Edison, NJ -- so modify, as needed) to the St. George Terminal in Staten Island.

Upon exiting the Staten Island Ferry's Whitehall (South Ferry) Terminal in Manhattan, exit left and walk to the entrance for Battery Park, making another left down the pathway towards Battery Gardens.


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