Robert F Wagner Jr Park

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Last Updated: December 5, 2025

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Summary

Wagner Jr. Park is located in Battery Park City, New York, overlooking the Hudson River. Although the park is in New York, it is easily accessible from New Jersey and is a popular destination for residents of the state.

Some good reasons to visit Robert F. Wagner Jr. Park include its scenic views of the Hudson River and the Statue of Liberty, as well as its peaceful atmosphere and well-maintained lawns and gardens. The park also offers a variety of recreational activities, including walking, jogging, and cycling.

Points of interest within the park include the American Merchant Mariners' Memorial, a bronze statue commemorating the sacrifices made by American merchant mariners during World War II, and the "Stargate" sculpture, a stainless steel installation that serves as a gateway to the park.

Interesting facts about the area include the park's history as a former landfill that was transformed into a public green space in the 1980s, as well as its role as a filming location for numerous movies and TV shows.

The best time of year to visit Robert F. Wagner Jr. Park is in the spring and summer months when the weather is warm and the gardens are in full bloom. However, the park is open year-round and offers beautiful views of the Hudson River in all seasons.

       

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Park & Land Designation Reference

National Park
Large protected natural areas managed by the federal government to preserve significant landscapes, ecosystems, and cultural resources; recreation is allowed but conservation is the priority.
State Park
Public natural or recreational areas managed by a state government, typically smaller than national parks and focused on regional natural features, recreation, and education.
Local Park
Community-level parks managed by cities or counties, emphasizing recreation, playgrounds, sports, and green space close to populated areas.
Wilderness Area
The highest level of land protection in the U.S.; designated areas where nature is left essentially untouched, with no roads, structures, or motorized access permitted.
National Recreation Area
Areas set aside primarily for outdoor recreation (boating, hiking, fishing), often around reservoirs, rivers, or scenic landscapes; may allow more development.
National Conservation Area (BLM)
BLM-managed areas with special ecological, cultural, or scientific value; more protection than typical BLM land but less strict than Wilderness Areas.
State Forest
State-managed forests focused on habitat, watershed, recreation, and sustainable timber harvest.
National Forest
Federally managed lands focused on multiple use—recreation, wildlife habitat, watershed protection, and resource extraction (like timber)—unlike the stricter protections of national parks.
Wilderness
A protected area set aside to conserve specific resources—such as wildlife, habitats, or scientific features—with regulations varying widely depending on the managing agency and purpose.
Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Land
Vast federal lands managed for mixed use—recreation, grazing, mining, conservation—with fewer restrictions than national parks or forests.
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