As my readers know, Battery Park is my zen spot. It’s where I clear my head of the week’s static, and get my camera juices flowing. I get such enjoyment from seeing the foliage change, week to week. Now the plantings in the Battery have been trimmed, cleaned, and are ready to hunker down for whatever winter may bring.
The Battery Bikeway
I wasn’t too happy to see that a tree had been taken down here. The tree helped to separate the bikeway from the Urban Farm. Maybe I’m a little sensitive because with the leaves gone, the private bikeway seems so much more exposed to the crowds of statue-seekers.
I’d never seen seeds like these before! The anemone seeds were like cotton fluff that fell apart at the touch. Very cool.
A last look back at the Battery Bikeway. At center is the stately Whitehall Building (1902), 17 Battery Place, and at left begin the residences at Battery Park City on the water.
The Water’s Edge
The Battery Coastal Resilience Project isn’t expected to be completed until 2025 and I miss walking the Promenade. However, great views of the Statue of Liberty are still to be found!
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The Battery Woodland
The lawns are closed at the Battery Woodland. Beautiful 17 State Street (1988) in the rear.
I’m almost around the whole park now, and stop a while to watch the dogs play. I watched one dog bring his ball up to 3 or 4 other ones, and drop it for them to play with. They took turns running with the ball while the others gave chase.
Watching them put a big smile on my face, they seemed so innocent and happy.
The hyacinth bean vines have been cleared away from the Battery Urban Farm gate! Glad I got some seeds my last few trips.
The holly tree is feeling the season. I am, too! I’m looking forward to my next stop – the huge Christmas tree in front of the NYSE. Stay tuned!
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One response to “The Battery Settles in for Winter”
The first Battery Bikeway photo is so inviting. Wonderful you have a zen spot, let alone in the big City. Seems every season there has its own beauty. Maybe you can recreate bits of it for yourself with “the seeds”.
Thank you for sharing your “Secret Garden”.