Battery Park

This relatively new residential and commercial neighborhood at the south westernmost tip of Manhattan is highlighted by Battery Park City and the World Financial Center

Battery Park City was developed as a brand new city within a city on a landfill over the Hudson River at the southwest tip of Manhattan. This gorgeous neighborhood on the water was built to reflect urban suburbia at its best and to accommodate people who didn't want to commute from uptown. The development was planned with charming streets, boardwalks, parks and playgrounds. It has a marina, as well as an esplanade for jogging with beautiful views of New York harbor and the Statue of Liberty.

The centerpiece of the park is the World Financial Center, this center includes offices, dining and retail space, an outdoor plaza and a marina. It also contains the Winter Garden, an enclosed glass forest complete with 40-foot tall palm trees.