Battery Park luggage storage

About Battery Park

As the most populated city in the country, over 8.3 million people live in New York City. It is unique in that it encompasses five boroughs, which include Staten Island, Queens, the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Manhattan. In each of these boroughs is a separate culture and personality. In the southwest, Staten Island is a favorite with those who love the arts like the Postcards 9/11 Memorial and several museums as well. The Bronx, which has been portrayed in many films and television shows, is the only borough on the US mainland. With its zoo, parks, and gardens, it is a fun place to visit. 

As the largest borough, Queens has many interesting attractions like the Unisphere, New York Mets Citi Field, and the Aqueduct Racetrack. Brooklyn is the most well-known and is the home to the Brooklyn Bridge, Coney Island, and Prospect Park. 

The most densely populated borough, Manhattan, is described as the center of New York’s economic, cultural, and entertainment capital. Battery Park is located in Manhattan, at the southern tip of the island. This incredible park spans 25 acres and is a must-see attraction when in NYC. Near Battery Park is famous Wall Street, the heart of the city, which acts as the central hub of the Financial District of the United States. 

Things to do in Battery Park

While you are in New York, make sure you visit Battery Park, which is considered to be the city’s birthplace park. Where else can you see the Statue of Liberty, a fish-themed carousel, ride the Staten Island Ferry, and play in a fountain with the kids? All of this is in a cozy 25-acre park on the tip of Manhattan Island facing the New York Harbor. There is so much to do and see here, you will need an entire day or more, hands-free, to do it all. Bounce recommends the following places for you to enjoy.

• Ride the SeaGlass Carousel, the only one of its kind in the world
• If you enjoy memorials, the park has over two dozen of them honoring inventors, explorers, soldiers, and more
• See the Statue of Liberty at the Vista Point, where there are benches and unobstructed views of Lady Liberty, Brooklyn, Governor’s Island, and more
• Check out the Battery Urban Farm to show the kids how important and fun it is to plant your own gardens
• Take a ride on the Staten Island Ferry, a huge vessel that ferries over 70 thousand passengers a year across the New York Harbor
• Take a walk through the four-acre green space New Yorkers call the Battery Woodland 
• Once you work up an appetite, head to the Battery Bosque, where you can find two outdoor cafés with salads, sandwiches, beer, and more
• Battery Gardens Restaurant is also a great place to eat with a view of the harbor 

Transit Options near Battery Park 

• MTA subway: M5, M15, SBS, and M20 
• Subway 1, N, R, W, at South Ferry
• Subway 4, 5 at Bowling Green

Luggage Storage near Battery Park

Drop off your bags before heading out into Manhattan and Battery Park. Bounce has partners in the city where you can leave your gear without worry. New York is one of the most visited cities in the world, and you will see why as you peruse the plethora of attractions, shops, and eateries. There is no way to get bored in this town. From city and state parks to the Ellis Island Immigration Museum, there is just so much to do, you will have to come back again and again. 

Luggage Storage Options near Battery Park

• Central Park: In the middle of the city, you probably would not expect such a lush greenspace like Central Park. This beautiful place gets over 40 million visitors a year, and you will see why. It has several ponds, ice skating rinks, and even a castle to explore. Drop off your bags at a Bounce spot, so you don’t have to drag them around with you. 
• Central Park Zoo: Leave your luggage with a Bounce partner in the area so you can enjoy the fantastic animal exhibits at the zoo. Snow monkeys, grizzly bears, and red pandas can be seen at any time of the year. See the Children’s Zoo and have lunch at the Dancing Crane Café. 
• Coney Island: Located on the tip of the island, this park is also known as Luna Park. The amusement park has several dozen rides, games, and shops to enjoy. They have 11 high thrill rides as well as seven rides just for the little thrill-seekers. Be sure to drop off your stuff at a Bounce facility first.
• Washington Square: This iconic park-like space boasts an arch, fountains, and even some green space with flowers and other flora. However, the park is mostly noted for its street performers and artists. Bring your camera. You won’t want to drag your luggage around, though, so leave it with Bounce.
• Prospect Park: With a boathouse, zoo, a lake, and several sports fields, you’ll definitely need to drop off your bags with a Bounce partner before going to Prospect Park. Especially when checking out the swampy Ravine where you can see the city’s only old-growth forest.
• Empire State Building: You really cannot visit New York without going to the Empire State Building. Featured in more than 250 films like King Kong, Sleepless in Seattle, and Superman II, enjoy the view from 1,250 feet in the air. You’ll want a camera but leave the bags behind with one of Bounce’s partners in the area. 
• Broadway: For those who enjoy theater, you don’t want to miss Broadway. The area has 41 theaters with more than 500 seats each. Located in the Theater District, this is a popular tourist attraction, and can be busy, so leave your luggage at one of the Bounce locations nearby.
• Times Square: Known for the New Year's Eve ball drop celebration, Times Square was named in 1904. It has been referred to as the center of the universe and is a large-scale “village square” with more than 131 million visitors every year. 
• 9/11 Memorials: New York was the site of the 9/11 tragedy of the Twin Towers and has many memorials in and around the area to visit. Take the kids and let them know the importance of remembering the heroes and all those who were lost here.