Overview
Hudson River Park is a 550-acre waterfront park that stretches 4.5 miles along the Hudson River in Manhattan, from 59th Street to Battery Park. It is the second-largest park in Manhattan after Central Park.

History and Development

• Plans for the park emerged in the late 1980s after the cancellation of the Westway highway project.

• The park was established in 1998 and built in phases alongside the construction of the West Side Highway through the 2000s and 2020s.

• It connects other landmarks like The Battery to the south and Riverside Park to the north.

Amenities and Activities

• 5-mile bike and pedestrian path runs the entire length of the park, one of the busiest bikeways in the U.S.

• Sports facilities include tennis courts, soccer fields, basketball courts, a skate park, and playgrounds.

• Piers along the park offer fishing, kayaking, outrigger canoeing, sailing, and other water activities.

• The Chelsea Piers Sports & Entertainment Complex has indoor facilities like ice rinks and rock climbing.

Notable Areas

• Chelsea Waterside Park has sports fields, courts, a playground, and dog run.

• Pier 26 features swing benches and open spaces for relaxation.

• Pier 40 has tennis courts and a boathouse for free rowing and boat building.

Visiting Information

• The park runs along the Hudson River Greenway on Manhattan's West Side.

• It connects various neighborhoods like Battery Park City, West Village, Chelsea, and Hudson Yards.

• Easily accessible by public transit, with nearby subway stations and the NYC Ferry.