PARK FACT:
Castle Garden housed a popular beer garden in the early 19th century.
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January 29, 2009
Mayor Bloomberg Announces Yearlong Celebration to Commemorate 400th Anniversary of the Dutch Arrival
Festivities to include special events, exhibits, outdoor activities, and performances.
June 7, 2007
Frank Gehry To Design His First Playground At The Battery
On Tuesday night, Mayor Bloomberg and Commissioner Benepe announced that world-renowned...
June 6, 2007
Renowned Architect Frank Gehry To Design His First Playground At The Battery, New York City’s Birthplace
Last night, Mayor Bloomberg and Parks & Recreation Commissioner Adrian Benepe announced that...
March 9, 2006
Parks Remembers A Naval Battle, A Brilliant Designer, And The History Of Parks
Today marks the 144th anniversary of the Civil War naval battle between the ironclad ships...
March 2, 2006
Parks Remembers Fathers Of Modern Wireless Technology
Before clicking "send" on your next email, consider an age when the exchange of messages and...
February 10, 2006
Love Blooms In New York City’s Parks
Though New York City is filled with extraordinary dining and extravagant gifts, our natural...
December 14, 2005
Significant Archaeological Remnants Discovered In Battery Park
On Thursday, December 8, Parks & Recreation Commissioner Adrian Benepe joined Landmarks...
December 8, 2005
Significant Archaeological Remnants Discovered In Battery Park; Remnants Believed To Date Back To Late 17th Century Battery That Protected The Island Of Manhattan
Parks & Recreation Commissioner Adrian Benepe today joined Landmarks Preservation Chairman...
August 26, 2004
WANT “BILL AND TED” HISTORY, BUT DON’T HAVE A PHONE BOOTH? USE A PARK!
If I were to say to you, "you know that movie where Keanu Reeves travels around by phone booth?"...
August 13, 2004
FESTIVE, FUN, & FREE: THINGS TO DO THIS WEEKEND IN NEW YORK CITY’S PARKS
With Summer flaunting her most seductive charms, it’s time to get out and enjoy our parks more...
