Pier 76 is an interim public open space in Hudson River Park on Manhattan’s West Side, beside the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center. Its open deck, benches and waterfront views make it a place to walk by the river, with the nearby USS Intrepid offering another stop along the waterfront.
- Location: Hudson River Park, beside the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center.
- From Secaucus: About a 9-minute drive from Royal Motel.
- General park hours: 6:00 AM to 1:00 AM unless otherwise posted.
- Access: Hudson River Park lists Pier 76 as accessible.
What Pier 76 is
Pier 76 is a 245,000-square-foot pier with flexible open space, benches, interpretive plaques and views over the Hudson River. Hudson River Park describes it as an interim public space, so its current role is recreational rather than a permanent redevelopment.
The pier’s past use is still part of its story: it was redeveloped as a freight hub, then became Manhattan’s only impound lot. A propeller from the S.S. United States is displayed on the pier; the Park says it is nearly 20 feet in diameter and weighs 73,000 pounds.
Waterfront paths and views
Pier 76 gives you an open-air place to take in the Hudson River and connect with the Hudson River Park waterfront. Benches and interpretive plaques add places to pause and look around without turning the visit into a museum stop.
The Hudson River Greenway runs alongside the Park. On the esplanades and piers, bicycles and scooters must be walked or taken to the adjacent bike path. E-bikes, e-scooters and other motorized vehicles are not permitted on the esplanades, piers or that adjacent bike path.
Access, hours and facilities to verify
Hudson River Park’s general visiting hours are 6:00 AM to 1:00 AM unless a location has different posted hours. For questions about Pier 76 specifically, contact the Park’s Operations Desk at 212-242-6427. Before you go, check the official site for current information.
The Park lists Pier 76 as accessible. Its current restroom locations page does not list restrooms at the pier, so plan around that rather than assuming facilities are available. Parking information is not specified for Pier 76 on the Park’s general visit page; the Park directs people looking for parking details to its Parking at Pier 40 page.
How do you get to Pier 76 from Secaucus?
The listed drive from Secaucus takes about 9 minutes. The Park’s map places Pier 76 at West 34th Street and shows subway service at West 34th Street on the A, C, E and 7 lines; check current transit information when planning your route.
If you’re comparing local connections before leaving Secaucus, see this guide to stations, local routes and transfers. For parking, don’t assume Pier 76 has visitor parking: consult the Park’s parking information before setting out.
Pairing the pier with nearby museums
The USS Intrepid is another waterfront stop to consider alongside Pier 76. For practical planning on that visit, read the USS Intrepid hours and tickets guide. The pier and museum are separate destinations, so check each one’s current visitor information before you combine them.
Hudson River Park says Pier 76 will eventually need full reconstruction and is designated for public parkland as well as a revenue-generating use. The Park does not give a redevelopment timetable on its Pier 76 page.
FAQs
Is Pier 76 open to the public?
Hudson River Park describes Pier 76 as an interim public open space and lists it as accessible. General Park hours apply unless otherwise posted.
What are Pier 76’s hours?
The Park’s general visiting hours are 6:00 AM to 1:00 AM unless otherwise posted. Contact the Operations Desk about questions for a specific area.
Is there parking at Pier 76?
The Park’s general visit information does not specify parking at Pier 76. It directs parking inquiries to its Parking at Pier 40 page.
Can you ride a bike on Pier 76?
Bicycles and scooters must be walked on the Park’s esplanades and piers or used on the adjacent bike path. E-bikes, e-scooters and other motorized vehicles are not permitted on those areas or the adjacent path.