Despite its proximity to the Financial District, Battery Park City feels removed from the hustle and bustle of Lower Manhattan. Residents embrace the neighborhood’s peaceful environment, and can often be found running, biking and strolling along its waterfront esplanade. Although the neighborhood gets busy at lunchtime and happy hour, the streets are quiet at night. (They're some of the safest in the city.) This area takes on an almost-suburban feel on the weekends, as families come out to ride bikes, picnic by the river, and cheer for little league games.