This area includes Pier 66a (the historic
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Float Transfer Bridge), Pier 66
(recently opened), Pier 72 (pile field) and Pier 76 (NYPD Tow
Pound). A heliport is currently located on the bulkhead between
29th and 30th Streets. Also within this zone are Pier 78 (privately
owned and operated by NY Waterway), Pier 79 (ferry terminal),
and Piers 81 and 83 (World Yacht and Circle Line). Pier 84 is
complete and open to the public.
Piers 66a and 66 Cross Street: 26th
St.
Pier 76 Cross Street: 36th St.
Pier 81 Cross Street: 41st St.
Pier 83 Cross Street: 43th St.
Pier 84 Cross Street: 44th St.
One of the Park’s largest and
busiest piers, Pier 84
is located at West 44th Street, just north of the Circle Line.
This prominent location means that Pier 84 will serve millions
of tourists and New Yorkers each year.
The design includes a formal plaza with seating and a dynamic
water display fountain, a large green lawn, and one of the Park’s
four non-motorized boathouses. Also on the pier are a community
garden and dog run. Construction is continuing on several additional
elements, including a water-based play and education area for
children. Next spring, a waterside cafe, park store and bike rental
facility will complete the experience.
Pier 66 and the adjacent
upland area opened for public use in December 2006 and features
a non-motorized boathouse and slips for sailboats and other small
craft. Pier 66a has fully reopened for public recreation as well.
Today, portions of this area are under construction as future
public piers, while other areas are still alive with commercial
maritime uses, including tour boats and river ferries.
In the Future
If the City is able to find an appropriate relocation site for
the tow pound currently located on Pier 76, at least 50% of that
pier will be dedicated to park use. The balance will remain under
New York City control and will likely be used for commercial purposes.
The maritime transportation and commercial recreational uses on
Piers 78, 79, 81 and 83 will continue.
Subway
34th Street
Bus - The closest public transportation to this area is
the cross-town bus (M34). The M34 stops within the Park
between Piers 79 and 83. The NY Waterway bus travels E/W across
34th Street stopping at NY Waterway Pier
79.
Walk west and cross the West Side Highway.
Facilities
Boating
- Cruises and Ferries/Taxis, Fishing,
Food Concessions and Restaurants,
Gardens, Parking
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