Parks in Brooklyn, NY

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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.