Pier 40

Greenwich Village
Cross at W.Houston St. or Clarkson St.

This pier, the largest in Hudson River Park, has a footprint of over 14 acres. Pier 40 is the home to the Hudson River Park Trust's offices and is the starting point for the historic Greenwich Village walking tour. It's also where the Trust operates the hugely popular sports fields. Various park tenants host activities here too.

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Athletic Fields
Hudson River Park operates and maintains several multi-use athletic fields in Pier 40. Click here for information on obtaining a permit.

Hudson River Park Seasonal Moorings
Hudson River Park Trust maintains seasonal moorings located immediately south of Pier 40.
Dock master: 212.627.2020

South Side
A walk on the south side of Pier 40 will lead to the finger pier. This semi-enclosed area juts out into the Hudson and affords views of the Statue of Liberty. Fishing is a very popular pastime here. Several public programs operate from the south side of Pier 40 courtesy of our Park Partners.

• Downtown Boathouse
  www.downtownboathouse.org
  
  
• New York Kayak Company
  1.800.KAYAK99
  www.nykayak.com
  
  
• NY Biz Kids
  bizkidsny.com/index2.html
  
  
• Pier Park and Playground
  www.pier40.org
  
  
• Village Community Boathouse
  www.villagecommunityboathouse.org

North Side
The Lilac, a historic steamship built in 1933 for the US Lighthouse service, docks on the north side of Pier 40. You can also board Queen of Hearts and Star of Palm Beach for a themed cruise operated by Affairs Afloat.

• The Lilac
  www.steamerlilac.org
  
• Affairs Afloat
  www.affairsafloat.com

Also offering public programs from Pier 40:

• The River Project
  www.riverproject.org
  
  
• Trapeze School NY
  newyork.trapezeschool.com

Shipping Mural
Pier 40 was built in the late 1950s as a passenger ship terminal for the Holland-America lines. A beautiful ceramic mural showcasing the line still exists in the pier’s lobby.

Subway
1 at Houston St.

Bus
M8, M21

Restrooms: Pier 40

Also at Pier 40:
Dog Run at Leroy Street
Fishing
ATM