Heatherwick Studio and MNLA's 2.4-acre park standing on concrete 'tulip pots' in the Hudson, shaped after the old wooden pilings of Pier 54 that still poke out of the river beside it. Climb to the high corners for sunset over New Jersey; summer evenings bring free shows at The Glade.
- Address
- Pier 55 at W 13th St, Hudson River Park, New York, NY 10014
- Hours
- Mar 8-May 24 06:00-23:00; May 25-Sep 7 06:00-24:00; Sep 8-Oct 31 06:00-23:00; Nov 1-Dec 31 06:00-21:00 (littleisland.org, 2026)
- Best time to go
- Morning, Evening · About 45 min
- Price
- Free; only performances in The Amph are ticketed (littleisland.org)
- Price level
- $
Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.
Good to know
- Opens at 06:00 every day: early morning is the only quiet time.
- Paid shows are only in the 700-seat Amph; much of the summer programme is free.
- No dogs except service animals.