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New York City has many beautiful parks, including Central Park, Bryant Park, and Battery Park. These larger parks can sometimes outshine smaller parks in the city’s heart. During my visit, I was excited when I stumbled upon Little Island, one of NYC’s newest parks.

Little Island

Situated at Pier 55 along the Hudson River, near the Meatpacking District and Chelsea neighborhoods, Little Island officially opened to the public in May 2021.

I got to visit it when biking the Empire State Trail! Which you can read all about here: Biking The Empire State Trail In New York City

Thomas Heatherwick and Heatherwick Studio designed the park; it features a distinctive design with its “tulip” pots, creating a floating, elevated green space. The green space and a place for relaxation in the urban environment of NYC.

The park spans 2.4 acres and includes lush gardens, rolling hills, and open lawns. We walked along a path that took us through different elevations and landscapes.

They even have an outdoor amphitheater called “The Amph,” which offers seating for performances and events with a scenic view of the river and the skyline.

Besides the amphitheater, there are other spaces for cultural and artistic performances, making it a hotspot for events.

I loved walking around the park and admiring the weird art installations.

How Much Does It Cost To Visit Little Island?

Little Island is free to enter! We visited on a Sunday morning, the park was busy but there was enough room to explore.

Where Is The Park?

You can find Little Island in Chelsea.

What To Do Near Little Island?

There is so much to do near Little Island. For some ideas, read my guide on 8 Amazing Things To Do In Chelsea!

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