Waterfront Walking Tour: Art and History in Battery Park City

Janes Walk

Led By Devon Allan, NYPL Battery Park City

Join a librarian from the Battery Park City Library for an engaging, one-hour walking tour to explore the unique history, key landmarks, and vibrant public art of the waterfront Battery Park City neighborhood.

The in-person walk begins at the library, tracing the neighborhood’s development with stops at Teardrop Park, Rockefeller Park, and the Irish Hunger Memorial. Get ready to spot the mischievous miniature bronze figures from Tom Otterness’ “The Real World” exhibit!

Accessibility

The walk will be sidewalks and along the waterfront.

Location Information

RSVP is required and capacity is limited. Meeting location, ending location, and directions will be provided via email before walk date.

guided

Friday, May 1, 2026
11:00 AM
1 hour

Borough: Manhattan
Theme: Art & Architecture, Environment
Language: English
The Sphere, an outdoor sculpture in Battery Park
The Sphere in Battery Park. Photo: Wikimedia Commons, qwesy qwesy. Modifications: photo cropped.