A New Rooftop Just Opened At Battery Park City’s 3.5-Acre Public Park — With Sweeping Views Of The Statue Of Liberty & Ellis Island

New York City views are soaring to new heights–literally. A new publicly-accessible rooftop just opened at Battery Park City’s 3.5-acre Wagner Park, offering sweeping views of the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, and the Hudson River and giving New Yorkers a stunning new place to relax on the NYC waterfront. Wagner Park, established in 1996 and named after Robert F. Wagner, Jr., reopened this past July after two-and-a-half years of major reconstruction to address urgent climate resilience needs. Following Superstorm Sandy in 2012, Battery City Park faced millions of dollars in destruction, thus officials set out to mitigate future damages from severe storms and weather events as part of NYC’s Lower Manhattan Coastal Resiliency Project (LMCR). Upon reopening, the park was totally reimagined as an eco-forward, waterfront oasis. Featuring seasonal programming, a classroom for educational and cultural events, public restrooms, and a terrace, it’s the ultimate hub for locals. And now, the new Wagner Park Pavilion has arrived, crowning the top of two sloped gardens and serving as the beacon of the park. Designed by Thomas Phifer and Partners, visitors can approach the pavilion from either Battery Place or the waterfront esplanade by ascending the accessible ramps and stairs. Once at the top, you’re met with framed views of the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, and the Hudson River. Keeping with the park’s eco-friendly mission, the Wagner Park Pavilion will achieve ILFI Net-Zero Carbon Certification. Sustainable features include: * Geothermal heating and cooling * Stormwater reclamation systems * LED lighting and occupancy sensors * Operable window shades and high-performance glazing * A highly insulated building envelope * Low-flow fixtures * Energy recovery ventilation * Recycled building materials for a reduced carbon footprint The Pavilion is “a powerful testament to New York’s ability to meet the climate crisis head-on while creating extraordinary public spaces,” as stated by Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine. Congressman Dan Goldman added: > Thirteen years after Superstorm Sandy, Battery Park City’s new Wagner Park Pavilion is a model for how New York can adapt, protect our communities, and preserve our waterfront for generations to come. A new on-site restaurant is expected to open in the park as well in 2026. Source: https://secretnyc.co/wager-park-pavilion-now-open-nyc-waterfront/