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Battery Park City's Rockefeller Park

North end of Battery Park City, West of River Terrace, New York City, NY 10280
212-267-9700
Ranked #160 of 707 attractions in New York City
5.0 of 5 stars 6 Reviews
Type: Parks
Activities: Picnicking
Fee: No
Owner description: Battery Park City offers several playgrounds, with bucket swings, a huge climbing structure, and a kid-powered bike carousel. Borrow balls, Hula Hoops... more » Owner description: Battery Park City offers several playgrounds, with bucket swings, a huge climbing structure, and a kid-powered bike carousel. Borrow balls, Hula Hoops or board games and hang out on the soft, clean grass. « less
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Chipping Campden
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10 reviews 10 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

Great place to visit and catch ferry to elis island

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New York City, New York
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10 reviews 10 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2012

I live close to Rockefeller Park. I love it. It is spacious, has a nice view, lots of places to sit, nice sculptures, and it feels good to have a walk along the Hudson River, or if you like to jog or bike, it's a wonderful place to do that. Landscaping is nice once the flowers start blooming in the... More

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Apex, NC
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
51 helpful votes 51 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 July 2007
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It is great back here. I accidentally stumbled upon this area of the Esplanade along the Hudson last Saturday while visiting from Poughkeepsie. I had just finished a traumatic trip to the top of the ESB and wanted to pay my respects at Ground Zero then ride the ferry across to the Statue of Liberty. Well, my GPS led me... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 March 2007
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After the hustle and bustle of Wall Street and emotion of the World Trade Center site, walk a few blocks west to the Hudson River for some unexpected serenity. After you've visited the World Trade Center site, walk west on Barclay Street to West Street. Cross West Street (Route 9A, also known as Joe DiMaggio Highway in honor of one... More

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New York
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2006
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Rockefeller Park is our favorite picnic place - great breezes off the Hudson, great view of the Statue of Liberty, and one of the best playgrounds in the city.

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Visselhovede, Germany
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 March 2011
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