A huge rooftop park has opened in New York: it was built for 12 years

We know where we'll be hanging out this summer. The city's largest rooftop park - completely free and open to the public - has officially opened on New York City's Pier 57 at Chelsea's Hudson River Park. Secret nyc

Both Gov. Kathy Hokul and Mayor Eric Adams announced the news at a press conference today, along with other local officials and park leaders. The project has been in development for over 12 years.

In 2008, the Hudson River Park Trust submitted a request to redevelop an abandoned pier with a business partner. They were able to find the place like Google and RXR Realty.

The pier is multifunctional. It has public and private facilities, but is not supported by any government funding. Instead, its maintenance and operation is paid for by the commercial use of its premises. For example, in the form of rent from its tenants.

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In addition to the new rooftop park, Pier 57 currently houses Google offices as well as a winery. The pier also boasts a 16-square-foot (000 sq. m) food hall managed by the prestigious James Beard Foundation, which will open in the fall of 1.

Pier 57 has a rich history since 1952. Since the start of its refurbishment and renovation in 2013, they have taken care to “restore the building and adapt it for new purposes, while maintaining its historical features.” It is also listed on the National Register of Historic Places, so projects have been approved by the New York State Historic Preservation Authority and the National Park Service.

The rooftop park is now open daily from 7:00 am to 22:00 pm. The address: Pier 57 on the Hudson River Greenway/11th Ave at W. 15th St.