A Floating Oasis Called “Little Island” Is Now Open on NYC’s Waterfront

02 Jun A Floating Oasis Called “Little Island” Is Now Open on NYC’s Waterfront

Situated on the Hudson River along Manhattan’s west side, the 2.4-acre park opened to the public on May 21.

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The sprawling landscape is designed by New York-based Mathews Nielsen Landscape Architects and Heatherwick Studio, the British design firm behind the 150-foot-tall “Vessel” landmark (and Instagram magnet), which debuted in 2019 in the nearby Hudson Yards.

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Little Island, also known as Pier 55, stands on 132 tulip-shaped concrete pillars anchored in the Hudson River. The urban park stands on 132 tulip-shaped pillars that rise from the Hudson River. The concrete foundations range from 15 feet to 62 feet in height, creating what the architects describe as “an undulating support structure” for the landscape, which is intended to resemble a leaf floating on water. The park’s rolling hills, tree-lined walking paths, and open lawns provide visitors with classic views of the Manhattan skyline from a variety of vantage points. Food and drinks, including wine and beer, are sold at three stalls within the park. The Manhattan park incorporates a 687-seat amphitheater, open lawns, and more than 350 species of trees, flowers, and shrubs.

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