Overview
Pier 40 is a massive pier located at West Houston Street within Hudson River Park in Manhattan. Originally built as a shipping terminal in 1962, it now serves as a multi-purpose sports and recreation facility within the park.

Facilities

• Athletic Fields: Pier 40 features a large rooftop athletic field complex with turf fields for sports like soccer, baseball, and football. The fields are open for permitted groups and informal public use.

• Parking Garage: A large public parking garage operates within Pier 40, generating revenue to support Hudson River Park's maintenance.

• River Project Wetlab: An environmental education center focused on the Hudson River estuary is located on the pier.

• Trapeze School: New York City's only outdoor trapeze school is situated on Pier 40's rooftop.

History

• Built in 1962 as a passenger and freight terminal for the Holland America Cruise Line.

• Used by various shipping lines until 1983, then acquired by New York State for the failed Westway highway project.

• Designated as parkland in 1998 and reopened in 2005 as part of Hudson River Park after renovations.

Future Plans

• Critical infrastructure repairs are underway to fix Pier 40's roof and supportive piles.

• Proposals have been made to sell air rights above the pier to fund repairs and park operations.

Access

• Located at 353 West Street, accessible from the Houston Street subway station (1 train) and M21 bus.

• Parking available in the on-site garage.

• Part of the larger Hudson River Park which stretches 4 miles along Manhattan's west side.