Hudson River Park - Pier 45 & 46

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Hudson River Park runs along the west side of Manhattan offering greens for sunbathing, free concerts, and hundreds of outdoor activities.

The 850-foot long Pier 45 in Greenwich Village (cross at Christopher St) is NYC’s most picturesque pier for sunbathing and free activities. Amenities include shade structures, seating areas, wood decking and a stretch of grass lawn that has become a favorite spot for sunbathers. Nearby you can grab food and refreshments at the Regatta Cafe or catch the NYC Water Taxi. Pier 46 also has free fishing for all ages with Big City Fishing, as well as educational programs. Heat up, then cool down using Pier 45’s super interactive water feature -enjoy a spritz of fresh water right when you need it. The Hudson River Park Trust also sponsors free events on Pier 45 in the summer. Here is what’s going on this summer at Pier 45 & 46:

Sunset on the Hudson - Fridays at 7PM - Pier 45

Every Friday from June 6th to August 22nd, enjoy the beautiful sunset and mellow sounds of New York’s acclaimed guitar man David Ippolito from this spectacular grass-covered pier that stretches into the majestic Hudson River.

Stars of Tomorrow (Jazz and Classical Virtuosos) - Tuesdays at 6:30PM - Pier 45

Tuesdays hit a high note with jazz and classical performances from Mannes College The New School for Music and The New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music on one of Hudson River Park’s most beautiful piers by star students from around the city.

June 3 - Stu Bidwell Duo - Jazz from THE NEW SCHOOL FOR JAZZ AND CONTEMPORARY MUSIC
June 10 - Classical from MANNES COLLEGE THE NEW SCHOOL FOR MUSIC
June 17 - Becky Mimiaga Quartet - Jazz from THE NEW SCHOOL FOR JAZZ AND CONTEMPORARY MUSIC
June 24 - Classical from MANNES COLLEGE THE NEW SCHOOL FOR MUSIC
July 8 - Ross Clark Trio - Jazz from THE NEW SCHOOL FOR JAZZ AND CONTEMPORARY MUSIC
July 15 - Mallory Glaser Quartet - Jazz from THE NEW SCHOOL FOR JAZZ AND CONTEMPORARY MUSIC
July 22 - Classical from MANNES COLLEGE THE NEW SCHOOL FOR MUSIC
July 29 - Classical from MANNES COLLEGE THE NEW SCHOOL FOR MUSIC
Aug 5 - Itamar Borochov Trio - Jazz from THE NEW SCHOOL FOR JAZZ AND CONTEMPORARY MUSIC
Aug 12 - Classical from MANNES COLLEGE THE NEW SCHOOL FOR MUSIC
Aug 19 - Nick Paul Trio - Jazz from THE NEW SCHOOL FOR JAZZ AND CONTEMPORARY MUSIC

RiverFlicks for Kids - Fridays 8:30PM - Pier 46 at Charles St
Free movies for the whole family. And free popcorn!

July 11th - The Wizard of Oz (G)
July 18th - Bee Movie (PG)
July 25th - E.T. (PG)
August 1 - The Iron Giant (PG)
August 8 - The Goonies (PG)
August 15 - 5th Annual Showing of Willie Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (1971 Original Version, PG)
August 22 - Shrek (PG)

Big City Fishing - Tuesday to Sunday, July 4th - Labor Day, 10:30AM - 5:30PM - Pier 46 (& Pier 84)
Yes you can fish in the Hudson River and it’s Free!

Big City Fishing gives anyone and everyone the chance to fish. It’s an appropriate and fun activity for those as young as five. Because we practice catch-and-release fishing in Hudson River Park, all fish are returned to the river at the end of the program. All of the necessary supplies including rods, reels and bait, as well as formal instruction. Fishing poles are provided on a first come, first served basis, with a half-hour limit when others are waiting. Big City Fishing also provides participants with a first hand opportunity to learn about the Hudson River Estuarine Sanctuary. View plankton through microscopes, examine live specimens – caught that morning, either in traps or on someone’s line – and identify species using the Hudson River Park’s signature Fish Poster. Recently caught at Pier 46: American eel, striped bass, black sea bass, bluefish, oyster toadfish, cunner, white perch, flounder, porgy, blue crabs.