{"id":19686,"date":"2024-10-17T06:36:26","date_gmt":"2024-10-17T10:36:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/?p=19686"},"modified":"2026-08-20T15:31:35","modified_gmt":"2026-08-20T13:31:35","slug":"little-island-new-york","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.walksdevour.com\/blog\/little-island-new-york\/","title":{"rendered":"A Guide to Little Island, New York City\u2019s Floating Park"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If you\u2019re exploring Manhattan\u2019s Hudson River waterfront, Little Island New York<\/strong> is one of the city\u2019s most unusual parks. Rising from the river beside the West Village and Meatpacking District, this remarkable public space appears to float above the water. Supported by 280 tulip-shaped concrete columns<\/strong> of varying heights that create a gently undulating landscape of hills and pathways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Little Island opened in 2021<\/strong>, quickly becoming one of New York\u2019s most talked-about new attractions. Today, you can simply walk across the footbridge and explore the park without a reservation. This makes it an easy and memorable addition to a stroll along the Hudson River.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Little Island: More than 2 acres of floating park, on the Hudson River Waterfront<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Before you cross one of the two wooden footbridges onto Little Island<\/strong>, take a moment to discover what makes this extraordinary waterfront park so special. There\u2019s more to explore here than meets the eye. From its striking architecture and winding pathways to its gardens, views and cultural events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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