8. “South Cove” and “Circle of Remembrance”

“South Cove” by artist Mary Miss, architect Stanton Eckstut and landscape architect, Susan Child

Overlooking the Harbor and the Hudson River is a large metal structure, in the shape of the prow of a boat, or some have said it gives the feel of the crown of the Statue of Liberty. The installation is named South Cove, and it was designed as a meditative environment, with an arching wooden jetty and distinctive blue lights along the walkway. This work is a collaboration between environmental artist Mary Miss, architect Stanton Eckstut and landscape architect Susan Child.

“Circle of Remembrance”

On the wall within the South Cove, there is a plaque that reads “In the immediate aftermath of 9/11, Battery Park City Parks and Authority Employees tirelessly assisted in the clean-up of Battery Park City, revitalizing our parks and restoring our neighborhood to the refuge it is today. We dedicate this oasis within an oasis to honor their efforts.”  The Circle of Remembrance holds within it the images of the Twin Towers.