Hudson River Park began its construction phase in 1998. The first phase to be completed is in Greenwich Village, and two other sections, Clinton Cove and Pier 84, have also since opened. Together, these new parklands provide everything from playgrounds to sunbathing lawns to two striking non-motorized boathouses. 

Several additional park areas have also been finished and are open for public enjoyment. These include nearly 3.5 acres of ballfields at Pier 40, the eastern portion of Chelsea Waterside Park, three tennis courts (two doubles and one single) south of Houston Street, and 14th Street Park.

In July 2006, Governor George Pataki and Mayor Michael Bloomberg opened the first section of “Promenade South” – a striking new walkway along West Street in Lower Manhattan between Battery Place and West Thames Street. Designed and built by the New York State Department of Transportation, Promenade South is part of Segment 2 of Hudson River Park. This beautifully landscaped corridor will be expanded to the north over the next several years.

Pier 84 at 44th Street was also completed, with the ribbon-cutting ceremony occurring on October 17, 2006.

Most recently, Pier 66 at 26th Street and the adjacent upland area were completed, with the ribbon-cutting ceremony occurring on December 11, 2006.