Drop-In

Gansevoort Peninsula Shoreline Stroll

Hudson River Park Trust

Meatpacking District, Manhattan

Credit: Hudson River Park Trust

Sat, October 18th, 2025

12:00pm — 4:00pm

Gansevoort Peninsula, which opened in 2023, is the largest stand-alone recreational space in Hudson River Park with its 5.5 acres of incredible public green space. From a sandy shoreline beach with tide pools to a pine grove, pile field and salt marsh, it is also one of the most fascinating sites to learn about local ecology. An interactive table at the Gansevoort salt marsh (12-4pm) will include wildlife touch tanks and other elements that describe the habitat features

Saturday Tour: 1pm

A one-hour Shoreline Stroll Tour led by Hudson River Park Trust on a first-come, first-served basis for up to 30 people will give participants the chance to learn more about fascinating local ecosystems from Park experts.

Family Programming: Touch tank with River wildlife

The tour will meet at the Gansevoort Peninsula salt marsh, located on the north side (facing Little Island). Please look out for the Hudson River Park branded tent and table. Approximate location is HERE.

Gansevoort Peninsula is fully ADA accessible but some of the materials vary including boardwalk planks and stone pavers. Beach area has sand but there is adjacent boardwalk to view that area. Seating is available throughout the tour area but movement is required between seated areas.

Participants are encouraged to wear comfortable walking shoes with good tread. Dress for the weather (including light rain); it is often 10 degrees cooler by the River.

Children are welcome accompanied by an adult.

Bloomberg Connects: Additional expert-curated content, including video and audio guides for this location, is available on Bloomberg Connects, the free app that connects people to arts and culture at any time, from anywhere. Explore more.

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