Educational Programs

Pier 46
Greenwich Village
Cross at Charles St.

Hudson River Park Education Programs are available at this location by appointment only.
Call 212.627.2020 or e-mail education@hudsonriverpark.org for more information. Complete descriptions of these programs are available on the Education portion of this website:

• Fishing & Biology
• Water Quality & Plankton
• Changing Waterfront
• Clean Sanctuary Campaign

Cost: Free

Things to explore on your own...

Bow Notch
Another vestige of the Hudson River’s past as a bustling commercial waterfront can be seen between Piers 45 & 46. As boats grew longer the piers needed to grow, but could not exceed a length of 1000 feet due to federal law. Instead of adding onto the pier, land was excavated to make way for large vessels.

Pile fields
Piers 42, 46, 49 and 51 are vital parts of Hudson River Park’s Estuarine Sanctuary. Catch a glimpse of the Double Crested Cormorant if you can. Try your luck fishing for striped bass as they hunt for prey between the piles.

Millennium Garden
Art classes can take inspiration from the Millennium Garden which features a beautiful array of blooms, colorful birds and insects. The iconic monarch butterfly can be seen in the park throughout summer and early fall. The Trust is grateful to the Garden Club of America - New York Chapter, which designed and funded this wonderful addition to the park.

Art in the Park
The Millennium Garden at Charles St. is the home of The Apple. Designed by Stephen Weiss, the late husband of world renowned fashion designer Donna Karan, this bronze is part of his Larger than Life series and honors New York City by symbolizing the city’s heart and the core of life. It is nine feet tall and weighs three tons. It sits atop a circular bronze bench supported by apple cores, on which park patrons can sit and enjoy the garden which was designed and funded by the Garden Club of America - New York Chapter.

Recreation
Physical education and field days can be conducted on the synthetic turf portion of Pier 46.

Walking Tour
History abounds on the esplanade in Greenwich Village. Visit the Education section of this website for more information and make sure to download Greenwich Village Walking Tour guide to explore on your own. Look out for “ghost streets”, a reminder of the busy riverside commerce of Manhattan’s past when streets lead straight to the water.

Accessible to people with disabilities: Yes

Food Available: Seasonal concession

Water Available: Yes

Subway
1 at Christopher St.

Bus
M8

Restrooms: Pier 45 Comfort Station

Nearby:
Christopher Street Fountain
Sunbathing
Water Taxi stop
Fishing
Restaurant
Pier 51 playground at Horatio St.