Facility Overview
The Battery Park Parking Lot—officially operating as the MP Battery 70 Garage at The Visionaire—is a premier, secure, covered indoor parking facility situated at 70 Little West Street (vehicle entrance at 108 2nd Place) in Lower Manhattan\'s scenic Battery Park City. Integrated seamlessly into the ground base of the renowned eco-luxury Visionaire development, this professional valet facility provides an orderly, weather-protected parking environment away from the congested surface streets of Lower Manhattan. The garage accommodates standard passenger sedans, compact crossovers, and standard mid-size SUVs. Due to a maximum vertical clearance ceiling of 6 feet 8 inches (6\'8"), large lifted trucks, high-roof commercial vans, and vehicles with rooftop cargo carriers cannot enter. An oversize vehicle fee applies for vehicles between 65 and 75 inches in height and over 180 inches in length.
Prime Location & Nearby Attractions
Strategically positioned at the southwestern tip of Manhattan, this facility provides immediate pedestrian access to iconic historic, waterfront, and cultural landmarks:
- The Battery & Statue of Liberty Ferry: Located just a 5 to 7-minute walk away, making it one of the most convenient parking spots for tourists boarding ferries to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island at Castle Clinton.
- Museum of Jewish Heritage: Directly adjacent across the street (less than a 2-minute walk), ideal for patrons and event guests.
- The Skyscraper Museum: Situated around the corner on Battery Place, under a 3-minute stroll.
- Battery Park City Esplanade & Robert F. Wagner Jr. Park: Just 2 blocks west, offering panoramic Hudson River vistas, green lawns, and direct waterfront pedestrian paths.
- SeaGlass Carousel: Only 6 minutes on foot through The Battery, a popular destination for families.
- Financial District & 9/11 Memorial: A pleasant 10 to 12-minute walk to Wall Street, the Charging Bull, One World Trade Center, and the 9/11 Memorial & Museum.
- Brookfield Place & North Cove Marina: Approximately a 12-minute scenic walk north along the esplanade for premier waterfront dining and luxury shopping.
Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity
Arriving at the facility is straightforward despite Manhattan\'s complex street grid. Ingress is situated on the northeast side of 2nd Place, accessed directly off Battery Place between Little West Street and West Street (Route 9A). Its location offers unparalleled highway convenience: drivers can instantly reach Route 9A (West Side Highway) for northbound travel or slip through the Battery Park Underpass toward the FDR Drive on the East River side. In addition, the entrance to the Hugh L. Carey Tunnel (Brooklyn-Battery Tunnel / I-478) is only moments away, providing seamless, toll-efficient access to Brooklyn, Queens, and Long Island.
For multi-modal transit travelers, the garage is surrounded by extensive subway options within a 5 to 8-minute radius, including the Bowling Green station (4, 5 trains), South Ferry / Whitehall Street (1, R, W trains), and Rector Street (1, R, W trains). The Whitehall Terminal for the Staten Island Ferry is roughly a 10-minute walk east.
Facility Amenities & Key Features
- Covered Valet Parking: Complete protection against rain, snow, and urban elements with experienced valet attendants handling all maneuvers.
- EV Charging On-Site: Dedicated electric vehicle charging stations available for eco-conscious motorists.
- Mobile Reservations & Payment: Full integration with digital parking platforms including SpotHero, ParkWhiz, and MPG Parking apps for advance reservations and guaranteed arrival spaces.
- Text-Ahead Vehicle Retrieval: Convenient mobile checkout system allowing drivers to text their valet ticket number ahead of arrival for rapid vehicle pickup.
- ADA Accessible: Step-free access and compliant accommodations for drivers with physical mobility needs.
- Professional On-Site Staff & Security: Attendants on duty during all open hours, backed by continuous surveillance and monitored access.
Ideal For
- Sightseers & Tourists: Visitors boarding ferries to the Statue of Liberty, visiting Ellis Island, or exploring Castle Clinton and The Battery.
- Commuters to the Financial District: Professionals seeking stress-free parking near Wall Street, Broadway, and Greenwich Street office towers.
- Cultural Visitors & Museumgoers: Patrons attending exhibitions and lectures at the Museum of Jewish Heritage and The Skyscraper Museum.
- Waterfront Diners & Event Guests: Guests attending weddings, banquets, and harbor-view dining around Battery Park City and Pier A.
- Brooklyn & Long Island Travelers: Motorists needing a quick-exit parking base immediately adjacent to the Brooklyn-Battery Tunnel.
Visitor & Driver Tips
To ensure a smooth experience, drivers should input 108 2nd Place, New York, NY 10004 into navigation apps rather than the general pedestrian building address, as vehicle ramps are located on 2nd Place. Because this facility operates on set daily schedules from 6:00 AM to 12:00 AM (midnight), ensure your planned departure falls within open hours, as overnight gate closures restrict retrieval after midnight. Pre-booking via digital parking apps is highly recommended on weekends, holidays, and pleasant summer days when ferry tourism peaks. When returning to pick up your vehicle, utilize the garage\'s text-in dispatch service roughly 20 to 30 minutes before arrival to minimize your wait time at the valet stand.