Little Island is a free, public park in Hudson River Park, New York City. It is an artificial island park designed by Thomas Heatherwick of Heatherwick Studio. It is located at Pier 55, west of Manhattan, New York and opened in 2021. It covers 2.4-acre that is supported by 132 pot-shaped structures, called “tulips”, that float above the water. The tops of the pots range from 15 to 62 feet above the waterline. It is part of Hudson River Park on the west side of Manhattan and looks very stunning.
The cost of park is $260 million funded by Barry Diller and Diane von Furstenberg, with additional support from NYC and NYS. Little Island is a nonprofit venue that welcomes everyone with free entry. It is open every day from 6 AM–9 PM. It is one of the most visited public park in New York and mostly crowded with tourists.
Little Island New York Address and Visitor Information
Address: Pier 55 in Hudson River Park at, W 13th St, New York, NY 10014
Opening Hours:
Tuesday 6 AM–9 PM
Wednesday 6 AM–9 PM
Thursday 6 AM–9 PM
Friday 6 AM–9 PM
Saturday 6 AM–9 PM
Sunday 6 AM–9 PM
Monday 6 AM–9 PM
Status: Open all year
Ticket Price: Free, Tickets are not required to visit Little Island
If you are interested in visiting Little Island, you can find more information on their official website: https://littleisland.org/
Little Island Public Park Key Facts:
- Opened: May 21, 2021
- Designed by: Heatherwick Studio
- Landscape designed by: Signe Nielsen of MNLA
- Size: 2.4 acres (0.97 hectares)
- Supported by: 132 concrete “tulips” on 280 pilings
- Cost: $260 million funded by Barry Diller and Diane von Furstenberg, with additional support from NYC and NYS
- More than 350 species of trees, shrubs, and flowers are planted
- Open daily from 6 am to 1 am
- This park offers walking paths, gardens, overlooks, and stunning city views
Here Check Some Beautiful Images of Little Island Public Park, New York
