Not to be confused with the actor Robert Wagner, this park pays homage to former NYC deputy mayor, Robert F. Wagner Jr. It's located in Lower Manhattan, just west of Battery Park. The park provides great views of the Hudson River, New Jersey, the Statue of Liberty and it serves as an entryway to the manmade enclave of Battery Park City. A couple of other highlights in the park are the Museum of Jewish Heritage and the Skyscraper Museum.
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The 'Battery' was created in the late 17th Century when the British government that then controlled New York mounted cannons there. It played a role in the Revolutionary War, the War of 1812, and the Civil War as well. Today, Battery Park attracts many New Yorkers and traveling visitors, especially in warm weather. Spread across 25 acres (10 hectares), the green park offers a fine view of the Statue of Liberty and New Jersey across the river. The historic Castle Clinton is also located inside the park.
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