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Meatpacking District

Gansevoort St. to W 17 St.

Step into Hudson River Park’s iconic and evolving Meatpacking District riverfront by visiting any of these exciting destinations.

Gansevoort Peninsula, which features the last remaining block of 13th Avenue, opened in October 2023. The area also features a “sand bluff” beach for lounging, a turf athletic field, a dog park, river views and water access for small boats.

Little Island, a new, free public Park pier within the larger Hudson River Park, opened to the public in May 2021, providing New Yorkers and visitors from around the world with a unique green space unlike any other in New York City.

Pier 57, a national historic landmark, opened in April 2023 and has been transformed into a mixed-use pier with a rooftop park and an interior public “living room,” as well as a public marketplace, music venue, office space and a state-of-the-art classroom with an interactive gallery.

14th Street Park,  across 11th Avenue from Pier 57, serves as a green oasis within the bustling Meatpacking District. It’s an ideal place for office workers and visitors to rest and relax at lunchtime or after work.

Piers & Places

Little Island

Located just south of 14th Street in Hudson River Park, Little Island is conceived and built in partnership with the Diller-Von Furstenberg Family Foundation and Hudson River Park Trust.

Gansevoort Peninsula

Opened in 2023, Gansevoort Peninsula is the largest stand-alone recreational space in Hudson River Park. Providing 5.5 acres with a sandy shoreline beach, ballfield, pine grove, boardwalks, adult fitness equipment, and a salt marsh. Plus, the last remaining block of 13th Avenue!

Pier 57

Historic Pier 57 has been newly restored, providing ample indoor and outdoor public open space, including a rooftop Park, a waterfront food market, City Winery, community spaces and an interactive gallery and classroom focused on local wildlife and waterways.

14th Street Park

This Meatpacking District hideaway, east of the roadway, has an elegant oval of grass as its grand feature, surrounded by tables and chairs, and is tucked behind a playful fence.

Activities, Attractions & More

Day’s End

As one of the largest public art installations in New York City, Day’s End is publicly accessible and offers an extraordinary place to experience the waterfront. 

14th Street Park Community Compost Drop Off

Deposit your food scraps in the brown bins at the following sites from 7 AM – 7 PM daily.

14th Street Park Lawn

A hot spot for lunching and soaking up some sun, this little gem shares a corner with the vibrant Chelsea Market. Bring a chair or a blanket.

City Winery

At Pier 57 in the Meatpacking District: City Winery brings delicious local wines and stunning views from their spacious indoor dining room and waterfront outdoor patio.