Little Island at Pier 55 - GOR-1000354-cE21

Little Island at Pier 55 (stylized as Little Island @Pier55) is an artificial island park in the Hudson River west of Manhattan in New York City, adjoining Hudson River Park.

Designed by HeatherwickStudio, it is near the intersection of West Street and 13th Street in the Meatpacking District and
Chelsea neighborhoods of Manhattan. It is located slightly west of the Manhattan shoreline atop Hudson River Pier 55, connected to Hudson River Park in Manhattan by footbridges at 13th and 14th Streets.

Little Island covers 2.4 acres (0.97 ha) and is supported by 132 pot-shaped structures suspended above the water, which in turn stand on 280 concrete pilings extending in the riverbed.

The park has various lawns, paths, and plants, which were arranged by landscape designer Signe Nielsen. The plantings and soil were engineered to reduce erosion and were also arranged aesthetically. In addition, Little Island has a small stage and three concession stands, as well as a 687-seat amphitheater.

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Little Island at Pier 55 (stylized as Little Island @Pier55) is an artificial island park in the Hudson River west of Manhattan in New York City, adjoining Hudson River Park. <br />
<br />
Designed by HeatherwickStudio, it is near the intersection of West Street and 13th Street in the Meatpacking District and <br />
Chelsea neighborhoods of Manhattan. It is located slightly west of the Manhattan shoreline atop Hudson River Pier 55, connected to Hudson River Park in Manhattan by footbridges at 13th and 14th Streets.<br />
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Little Island covers 2.4 acres (0.97 ha) and is supported by 132 pot-shaped structures suspended above the water, which in turn stand on 280 concrete pilings extending in the riverbed.<br />
<br />
The park has various lawns, paths, and plants, which were arranged by landscape designer Signe Nielsen. The plantings and soil were engineered to reduce erosion and were also arranged aesthetically. In addition, Little Island has a small stage and three concession stands, as well as a 687-seat amphitheater.