A paradise for those seeking peace and quiet.
There is a new oasis of calm in New York City. "Little Island" is a small island in the Hudson River that is supposed to stand for a new beginning after the pandemic. Visitors can enjoy a wonderful view of the Manhattan skyline from there. But for gourmets and Culture Enthusiasts .
"Little Island" is supported by a total of 280 concrete piles that are firmly anchored in the Hudson River. Two pedestrian bridges connect the small island with the mainland of the metropolis. It is home to a park with numerous green spaces, trees and viewpoints.
Culinary highlights also await on the island. The famous New York Food Trucks provide visitors with numerous delicacies. The regained joie de vivre is to be duly celebrated on the small island. For many New Yorkers, the place is therefore also a symbol of a new beginning after the crisis.
In the future, "Little Island" will also serve for live events, concerts and sports units. The genius behind the project is media mogul Barry Diller, the husband of fashion designer Diane von Fürstenberg. "I was all about building something for the people of New York and for everyone who visits - a place that is stunning at first glance and whose visit makes people happy," Diller said in an official statement.
The park on the small island is surrounded by Open from 6 in the morning until 1 in the morning - the Admission is free of charge.
Originally, the island park was supposed to open in the Big Apple a few years ago. However, environmental activists' persistent protests meant that the project was repeatedly postponed. However, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo was ultimately able to push through "Little Island" and create a new landmark in the process.
The park is now located on the exact spot where the Pier 54 lay. A former dock for cruise ships, which became famous in 1912 after the "Carpathia" docked there with more than 700 passengers who had previously been rescued from the sunken "Titanic".
