Educational Programs

Clinton Cove
Cross at W.55th 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
• Recreation

Cost: Free

Things to explore on your own...

Lawn & Gardens
Pier 96’s grass lawn is ideal for physical education, field days and class outings. The lawn and gardens of Clinton Cove attract a variety of colorful insects such as dragonflies, honeybees and monarch butterflies. Waterfowl, both residential and migratory, like mallards, geese and mergansers can be seen here.

Bow notch
The bow notch north of Pier 96 is a vestige of the Hudson River’s past as a busy commercial waterfront. As boats grew longer, the piers needed to expand to accommodate them, but they could not exceed a length of more than 1000 feet due to federal restrictions. Instead of adding onto the pier, the land was excavated inland to make way for large vessels.

Art in the Park
Artists can draw inspiration from “Private Passage” by Malcolm Cochran, the first permanent sculpture commissioned for Hudson River Park, as well as the vibrant riverscape.

Also offering public programs at Pier 96:Downtown Boathouse
www.downtownboathouse.org

Accessible to people with disabilities: Yes

Food Available: Vending machines

Water Available: Yes

Restrooms: port-o-let

Subway
B,D,E at 7th Ave.
C,E at 50th St.

Bus
M31, M57

Also in Clinton Cove:
Fishing
Sunbathing