Opened in 2006, Pier 84 is currently the largest public pier in Hudson River Park. There’s something for everyone here, befitting its location near 42nd Street, the heart of Manhattan.
The Pier 84 boathouse offers rowing and boatbuilding programs for people through Floating the Apple. The Pier 84 dock may also be used for launching small human-powered, hand-carried boats when the boathouse is open. Hudson River Park educators and park partners offer programs for school and community groups from the boathouse classroom. Open year-round by special arrangement. This is also a wonderful, interactive play area that demonstrates the behavior and power of water. Adults and children can pump water, measure volume, observe forces in motion, and operate miniature canal gates.
