by Hudson River Park Trust
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A four-mile park along Manhattan's West Side with playgrounds, piers, a science-themed playground and tide deck at Pier 26, and the River Project's Wetlab at Pier 40 for up-close river wildlife.
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Open daily; most NYC parks open 6 AM–1 AM
Free
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All ages.
Free
Open daily; most NYC parks open 6 AM–1 AM
353 West Street (Pier 40), 10014, in the West Village, Manhattan.
No. Hudson River Park is outdoors, so plan for weather, sunscreen and water.
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