I absolutely loved the Gansevoort Peninsula! I'm so glad my friend suggested we walk over there. We spent a long time strolling, people-watching, and taking in the incredible views of the Hudson River and lower Manhattan skyline. The area is beautifully designed, with plenty of places to sit, relax, and enjoy the scenery. There's even a sandy beach area with umbrellas and Adirondack chairs that gives the whole place a laid-back, vacation vibe right in the middle of New York City. We saw people picnicking, exercising, walking their dogs, and simply enjoying the outdoors. One of the things I found especially interesting was the salt marsh on the north side of the peninsula. It's the first one on the Manhattan side of the Hudson River and is helping to restore the local ecosystem with native plants and millions of oysters. It's a great reminder that even in a bustling city, nature can thrive. Between the river views, public art, green spaces, and endless opportunities for people-watching, this was one of my favorite discoveries on this trip. I could have stayed for hours just soaking it all in. I need to bring others here and share the beauty of NY with them! read more

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Right next to Little Island, this little area shares some of the same city and river views. Beautiful flowers (quite a number of bees), shrubs and walking path. At thr entrance just to the left there a sandy area. A little pretend beach as my kids say. Complete with beach chairs and umbrellas. There's a designated dog run area but pets are allowed on leashes in other areas. A cafe is near the right side entrance (leads to the soccer/sport field) . Bathrooms are at that end as well, they were in decent condition. Great area for taking in the sunset. read more

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Amazingly beautiful park. Some of the best views of the city are from here. I can come by this park & relax honestly for the remainder of my life. Will for sure be back. I also live the sand here to walk and sit on the public seating they have. read more

This beach is not quite up there with Waikiki in Honolulu, South Beach in Miami, Ocean Beach in SF, and Santa Monica in Los Angeles, as the top city beaches in the USA. However, who would have expected a legitimate beach right in midtown Manhattan?!? Plus points for views of WTC and Statue of Liberty. I love the vibe here on a cool September Saturday. Great place to chill, get cooled off in the beautiful Hudson Rio and sun tan. Always a new surprise in one of the world's great cities, NYC read more

Gansevoort Peninsula - Parks Near Me - New York, New York

I came here WOBBLED as I was 5/8ths through a full body cigar on my Sunday walk through the city. I was like "oh damn there's like sand and sh*t, it's like a cute little mini beach." I sat and read on one of the beach chairs for a bit, surrounded by kids playing in the sand which brought a big ole smile to this orangutan's face. Let the kids play! I did a quick google search and realized it had opened this month, which is October 2023 for people of the future reading this. We come in peace, future people. I snapped a couple pics of the park in case I would want to write a review on it later, but thought it would lay dormant in my camera roll for the rest of eternity like most things do. This morning I did a slightly more in depth google search on the park to see if it would spark any creative juices, and BOY did it. I found the craziest NY Times article on it ahahahaha my goodness. This thing is a ROLLER COASTER! I will quickly paraphrase: It starts by dismembering limb from limb the parks claim that it is "The First Public Beach in Manhattan," then pivots to interviewing "beach goers" who are PISSED that they can't swim...WHO WANTS TO SWIM IN THE HUDSON?! AHAHAH Y'ALL BUILT SO DIFFERENT! The article then moves onto interviewing an East Village resident who complains the city neglects the waterfront on her side of town... It's never enough, huh? She does wrap it up really nicely though, and it is well written. I will leave you with a quote from the article that perfectly describes this place, from beach goer Ken Lin: "When they said that they were creating a beach in Manhattan, the vision in my mind was a lot different," he said. "This is sort of like a large sandbox." Still, he laughed, "I'll take what I can get." I'LL TAKE WHAT I CAN GET THANK YOU KEN! MANHATTAN BEACH STAND UP! IG @jnov_ Tiktok @jnov__ read more

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A slice of Island Life in the Big Apple. I came here on a warm sunny Autumn midday expecting to walk on the sand, sit in a blue beach chair and just take in the sights and sounds for 30-45 minutes. Over three hours later, I had to fight the urge to stay until sunset. Needless to say I thoroughly enjoyed this (water and) sand feature in the Meatpacking district. What a welcome Oasis in a concrete jungle. There is a grassy area for blankets and bottoms, a generous sand area for humans only, and closest to the water, a concrete area with a lengthy ledge for watching the waves. You may come for the views, but you'll stay for the people watching, sunbathing, and chill vibes. There was genuine awe and excitement in the atmosphere, and why not? $78 million later, Manhattan's first official "beach" has arrived (not to be confused with Manhattan Beach in Brooklyn). There is plenty of space, and tons of casual photographers drop in to catch a glimpse. Warning: you WILL be in someone's panoramic video and/or WhatsApp/ FaceTime calls. My (mild) disappointments were that the water refill station was out of service, and I did not see a public restroom. I'm guessing that, for now, Little Island, which is about two blocks down, will have to suit those needs. I'm also unaware of any wifi; cell phone signal was quite weak (1 bar) while there. On the upside, we get to unplug a bit, enjoy nature juxtaposed with man-made beauty. Nearby: Little Island, The Highline, Chelsea Market Bring: a blanket, snacks, a good book. This place is a treasure! read more

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Interesting spot to relax while admiring the downtown skyline. The sand beach is cute but not functional as there is no actual place to swim, which makes it a bit weird in my option. There are some misty sprinklers that are running on the hot summer days. I like this spot more in theory and just for the visual as opposed to the function, its not really a place I recommend. read more

Gansevoort Peninsula - Nice view! - Parks Near Me - New York, New York

Another nice addition to Hudson river. Pseudo beach with sand, beach umbrella but no swimming. Nice spot to rest while walking along the river, place to have your coffee, meet up friends while enjoying the Hudson river view. read more

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Health concern-the sand and area near sprinklers contaminated with goose droppings. The droppings might contain germs such as E. coli, Salmonella, Campylobacter, or Cryptosporidium. Children were playing in their bare feet in contaminated water on the ground. read more