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Hudson River Park begins at Battery Place. A bikeway and walkway starting here extend to 59th Street, and run five miles along the entire length of Hudson River Park. These paths are also the southernmost section of the Hudson River Valley Greenway Trail, which will eventually run all the way to Troy, north of Albany.

The area between Battery Place and Harrison Street runs along the eastern side of Battery Park City Park and is the only part of the park without a river view. The Park's waterside esplanade begins at Harrison Street.

Pier 25 Cross Street: N. Moore St.
Pier 26 Cross Street: Hubert St.
Pier 34 Cross Street: Spring St.
Pier 40 Cross Street: W. Houston St.

The southern end of Park from Battery Place to West Thames Street is currently under construction, and will feature several plazas and informal play areas, as well as paths linking Hudson River Park with Battery Park City, Historic Battery Park, and the East River Esplanade. Designs for the area north of West Thames Street will be developed as part of the Route 9A project.

Much of the Tribeca section of the park, including Pier 25 and Pier 26, has been closed to public access in prepartion for their reconstruction. This section of the park will be built with funding from the Lower Manhattan Development Corporation. Construction is expected to commence in 2006 subject to receiving all necessary approvals.

Try your skills at the Trapeze School - the first of its kind in New York.

Pier 34 has two "finger" piers that connect the Holland Tunnel Vent Shaft with the bulkhead. The southern finger is open to the public for sitting, strolling and fishing. The northern finger is reserved for emergency access to the vent shaft and is controlled by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. There is an ongoing art installation on the pilings between these finger piers. This installation, entitled “Birds”, is by the artist Ron Baron, and is made from old, colorful lobster buoys.

The largest pier on the Hudson River is located at Houston Street. Currently, Pier 40 is home to approximately 2,200 long-term parking spaces, excursion boats and the current Hudson River Park Trust offices. Around the entire perimeter of Pier 40 is a public esplanade. There are also indoor and outdoor athletic fields for use by soccer, football, rugby, lacrosse and baseball/softball players. Children take center stage on the fields; however, at night, the fields open for adult usage. The Pier Park and Playground Association is located on the south side of the pier, as are Floating the Apple, a not-for-profit boating program, New York Kayak Company, and Biz Kids, a theater education program.

In the future
The future Pier 25 will extend for 1,000 feet into the river, and will have a much improved mini golf area, an exciting children's playground, and beach volleyball courts. A large lawn area at the western end will allow visitors to enjoy the incredible views, and adock and mooring area will be located on the southern side of the pier. Historic boats will also be located here. Nearby, adventurous park users will experience a brand new skate park.

Pier 26 will also be fully rebuilt. It will continue to have a boathouse and boat launch for non-motorized boats. The pier will also be home to an estuarium – a Hudson River education and research center – with interpretive science exhibits, a science garden and classroom space. A restaurant will also be located here to serve park patrons.

Pier 34 will continue to offer access for relaxation, fishing and other activities.

Pier 40 will continue to serve both the community and the overall park. Under State law, at least 50 percent of the pier's footprint must be reserved for public park uses, with the rest committed to compatible park/commercial activities. The perimeter walkway will be preserved. The new 3.5-acre field completed in the courtyard will continue to operate.

Subway

Canal Street, Frankllin Street

Canal Street

Chambers

Bus - M20 (Travel N/S along Battery Park City and Up until W. 11th Street)and the M22 crosses Manhattan on Chambers Street from City Hall to West Street, then heads south into Battery Park City and back east again across West Street on Vesey Street

Facilities
Boating - Docking facilities, Kayaking & Rowing, Batting Cages & Baseball Leagues, Fields, Food Concessions and Restaurants, Golf, Historic Ships, Parking, Play Areas, Trapeze School, Volleyball