Little Island at Pier 55

Little Island at Pier 55 is a 2.4-acre artificial island park in the Hudson River off Manhattan’s west side, built on the site of the former Pier 55 and reached by footbridges from 13th and 14th streets. Announced in 2014 with major private funding from Barry Diller and Diane von Fürstenberg and public support from New York City and New York State, it survived legal battles, rising costs, and a brief cancellation before opening on May 21, 2021. Its signature design uses 132 precast concrete “tulips” to lift gardens, paths, overlooks, lawns, and performance spaces above the water, creating a flood-resistant park that also serves as a cultural venue.

New York, New York · United States