NEW YORK, NEW YORK
Hudson River Park’s Gansevoort Peninsula sits on 5.5 acres along the Hudson River directly across from the Whitney Museum in the Meatpacking District. Initially developed on fill, the site allowed Field Operations an incredible opportunity to incorporate both ecological restoration as well as access to the water that wouldn’t be possible at a typical Hudson River Park pier.
Working closely with the community through a series of workshops, the design weaves together passive and active uses, including a salt marsh, a historic 13th Ave promenade, a multi-use sports field, an upland beach with kayak access, and numerous other park amenities and gardens. Gansevoort Peninsula incorporates habitat enhancements, which contribute to making the shoreline more resilient. It also features a large Whitney Museum art installation by David Hammons, Day’s End.
Gansevoort Peninsula opened to the public in October 2023.
Photography by Timothy Schenck and Barrett Doherty.