Little Island opened in 2021 on a pier standing out over the Hudson, and its size is the point: a compact park rather than a day out, which is what suits a family working around a nap. Every area can be reached along the pathways, so the route never ends in a flight of steps, and nobody has to wait at the bottom with the stroller while the rest of the family goes up. The park is planted and tended as a garden, and that explains some of its rules, which are written to protect beds and lawns rather than to make life easy for visitors. The one thing that can undo a plan is the sky: hours here can change with the weather, so treat the island as a second stop rather than a fixed appointment in the middle of the day.
Family FAQ
Where are the toilets at Little Island @Pier55?
There is one ADA-accessible all-gender restroom on the island.
Can you bring your own food to Little Island @Pier55?
A bottle refill station stands just outside the restrooms, with drinking fountains by the south bridge and in The Play Ground.
