Park · Meatpacking District
Photo: Natasha Gornik and Jason Robinette/Little Island
Little Island
A park on tulip-shaped concrete piles in the Hudson, with winding paths, lawns and lookouts – free, and short enough for small children to explore end to end.
| What | Park |
|---|---|
| Where | Meatpacking District, Manhattan |
| Address | Pier 55 at W. 13th St., Hudson River Park, New York, NY 10014 |
| Season and hours | Open 365 days from 06:00, weather permitting: until 31 October 06:00–23:00; 1 November–31 December 06:00–21:00. |
| Getting there | About 20 min by subway from New York |
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Checked on littleisland.org, nyctourism.com, October 2026. Check seasons and hours with the place before you go.
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