Little Island
Little Island at Pier 55
A floating park on the Hudson held up by 132 tulip-shaped concrete columns; free to visit and popular for sunsets and photos.
Little Island opened in 2021, designed by Thomas Heatherwick, and was built on the site of the old Pier 55. The 132 tulip-shaped concrete columns support rolling green lawns, with hilltop viewing spots, an amphitheater, and snack stands. Entry is free, though on crowded summer weekend afternoons you may need to book a timed entry slot on the official website. The most popular spot is the hilltop on the west side, where you can watch the sun set over the Hudson. The entrance is where West 13th Street meets the Hudson River Greenway. You can combine it with the south end of the High Line, the Whitney Museum, and Chelsea Market into a half-day walking route.
Opening hours
06:00–01:00 next day (check official website)
Nearby sights
- Chelsea Market
- The High Line
- Hudson Yards: Edge & Vessel
- Washington Square Park & Greenwich Village
- Flatiron Building
- Union Square
- SoHo
- Intrepid Museum