Coastal Resiliency Walk in Lower Manhattan

Join for a 6-mile shoreline walk exploring the revitalized parks that form part of Lower Manhattan’s coastal resiliency projects. These parks are designed to protect the city from flooding while creating vibrant new public spaces. We’ll walk at a moderate pace, stopping along the way to discuss both the work already completed and what’s still to come.
** Priority given to those who have not previously walked this route. Send me a DM or email and let me know your interest.

Our walk begins at Brookfield Place, heading south through the newly opened Wagner Park. Rounding the tip of Manhattan, we’ll visit Battery Park, now undergoing major construction, before continuing to the South Street Seaport, where we'll take a short break to enjoy the magnificent views and utilize the 4-star restrooms.

From there, we follow the East River north, through Pier 42 Park (opened in 2024) and then East River Park, where the southern section debuted in September 2025. We’ll conclude by crossing the Delancey Street pedestrian bridge and end at the F/J/M/ stop adjacent to the Essex Market.

For those interested, I recommend this informative film, "Can NYC survive massive flooding?" available to watch on YouTube. https://youtu.be/y8ObF5nftHc?si=6W5M-lbJG9dvydub

MEET at 10:00 am at Battery Park’s Brookfield Place under the palm trees. Restrooms available. Food court on the second floor.

BRING: Water and snacks/lunch. We'll have two short breaks.

END: Essex Market on the Lower East Side. Train F/J/M.

LEADER: Pam Cress, pactoday@gmail.com, 917-597-2664

Take the Great Saunter Fall Challenge. Register here to walk 32 miles in 16 days starting October 4. Registration is only $10, and Shorewalkers will donate all fees to the Carl Schurz Park Conservancy, the dedicated caretakers of the park’s beautiful gardens and lawns. This walk will count for 6 miles of your total. You do not have to participate in the Fall Challenge to join the walk—all members are welcome.