Little Island @Pier55

A view of the park from the Hudson River Park Esplanade, with purple lavender flowers in the foreground

Welcome to Little Island

Open 6 am, closed at 1 am. Book a timed entry reservation to visit from 12 pm through the remainder of the day

A man in a black suit playing the trumpet

Discover New Artists

Little Islands weekly and recurring Artist series bring local artists to every corner of our park. Discover live music, dance and more with every visit. This week's artist series features Crystal Monee Hall, Bossa Tap Trio, and Soul in the Horn.

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A drink, tater tots, and a sandwich on a table

Grab a Snack

Stop by The Play Ground to enjoy one of our fun and delicious food and drink offerings, available for purchase daily from 7 am to 11 pm.

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Visit Us

Book your Timed Entry Reservations for visits from 12pm through the remainder of the day

Hours Today

6:00 am — 1:00 am

Events

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Kids and Families

Our recurring programs for kids and families start this week! Discover your new favorite local artist, enjoy free arts activities in The Glade with the family, or simply catch a performance. There's something for everyone to enjoy on Little Island.

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Children and adults engaging in an activity on our Art Cart

Listen and Learn About Landscape

Explore the park's landscape with this self-guided audio tour narrated by Little Island's landscape architect Signe Nielsen, and learn about the unique variety of plants, trees, and flowers making up our park oasis.

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Vision & Design

Little Island is a public park that provides a one-of-a-kind relationship between nature and art—a break from urban life and a connection to spontaneity and joy.

Behind the Vision

Aerial view of the entire park on the water