Activities & Attractions

Hudson River Park’s four miles of piers, esplanades and landscapes boast sunset views, scores of recreational and play spaces, stunning gardens and much more.

Find what interests you by exploring the categories above. Visit, and then visit again!

Boat Building at Pier 40

The Park’s non-profit partner, Village Community Boathouse, offers a variety of opportunities to learn about and engage in the art of seamanship.

Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises

At HRPK’s Pier 83 you will find the Circle Line; the only sightseeing cruise that completely circles Manhattan. See all of NYC's iconic landmarks from the comfort of their state-of-the-art boats.

City Cruises

City Cruises has a cruise for everyone, featuring brunch, lunch, dinner, happy hour and party cruises where you will see Manhattan’s iconic landmarks.

Downtown Boathouse

The Downtown Boathouse provides free public access to the New York Harbor through kayaking programs.

Frying Pan

Now found at Hudson River Park’s Pier 66, the Lightship "Frying Pan" is listed on both the New York State and National Registers of Historic Places.

Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum

Located on Hudson River Park’s Pier 86, the Intrepid Museum was founded in 1982 with the acquisition of the USS Intrepid, a National Historic Landmark.

John J. Harvey

John J. Harvey, a privately owned fireboat, is moored at Hudson River Park’s Pier 66a.

Kayaking at Pier 26

Whether you’re a novice or a pro, kayaking on the Hudson River is a great way to spend a day in New York.