Manhattan has done much in recent years to improve quality of life. At one time survival and crime were much more the dominant concerns. One of our great public spaces is the Battery Park City Promenade in lower Manhattan near the World Trade Center site. It is pedestrian only, runs 1.2 miles along the Hudson River and is lined with benches, parks, gardens, trees and marinas - a true pedestrian haven. There are views of Ellis Island, New Jersey, Staten Island, the Statue of Liberty and The Verrazano Bridge (just visible in the center of the photo). This promenade connects to the Manhattan Waterfront Greenway. There is a link on this page for a really nice detailed map. I spent several hours there - so relaxing ...
Monday, May 01, 2006
Esplanade
Manhattan has done much in recent years to improve quality of life. At one time survival and crime were much more the dominant concerns. One of our great public spaces is the Battery Park City Promenade in lower Manhattan near the World Trade Center site. It is pedestrian only, runs 1.2 miles along the Hudson River and is lined with benches, parks, gardens, trees and marinas - a true pedestrian haven. There are views of Ellis Island, New Jersey, Staten Island, the Statue of Liberty and The Verrazano Bridge (just visible in the center of the photo). This promenade connects to the Manhattan Waterfront Greenway. There is a link on this page for a really nice detailed map. I spent several hours there - so relaxing ...
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O wow, looks like a fantastic place to sit and have a break.
Hi!
Thanks for your comment on my blog - it's like joining af family. I went to New York with my dad last september. We just fell in looove with the vibe and beauty of the place. I'm dreaming of coming back with my husband. Untill then I get my NY-fix via your blog. Thanks!!
It's especially nice for Manhattan. The boroughs, such as Brooklyn, have had beaches and waterfront space for eons. In Manhattan, the shoreline was relatively unappealing except for certain special places - the Boat Basin, Battery Park. Now we have the NYC Greenway and piers have been developed so virtually the entire shoreline has become usable for recreation and relaxing. A very nice improvement and welcome respite from the intesity of the city.
Brian
New York New York, what a wonderful town!
And a great shot, btw!
Reminds me of a few seaside promenades I have seen in Europe. Would love to go for an early morning run here some day.
This is a beautiful shot! My husband and I are there in July. Can't wait.
Super color scheme, I like it! Keep up the good work. Thanks for sharing this wonderful site with us.
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