Undoubtedly, when we talk about New York, we cannot stop thinking about its skyscrapers, its architectural and cultural attractions, its parks and museums and, of course, its shopping stores. And if we think of beaches, we can find the Rockaways in Queens, Coney Island in Brooklyn or Midland Beach in Staten Island, to name a few. And in mid-2023, under the name of Gansevoort Peninsula, the first public beach in Manhattan will open.
It may not be a beach in the most traditional sense, because swimming won’t be allowed, but the city hopes to provide an official place for Manhattanites to relax and soak up the sun during the summer months.
The first public beach in Manhattan was designed by James Corner Field Operations, the same firm that led the design of the High Line, and will be located on the banks of the Hudson River, near Chelsea and the Meatpacking District.
The 50-acre property will be a green oasis for New Yorkers (and visitors) as part of the construction of Hudson River Park.
Gansevoort Peninsula public amenities will include a rugged rocky beach with direct access to the Hudson River for non-motorized boaters at the southern tip (such as kayaking), boardwalks, a large sports field, a dog park, exercises for adults, bathroom and pedestrian walks.
“The Hudson River has come a long way in terms of health since the Clean Water Act was passed in the 1970s, but this is not designed as a swimming beach,” its developers stressed.
In addition to the long-awaited beach, the areas received a massive influx of buildings and studio projects from architecture high-profile including Bjarke Ingels Group, Zaha Hadid and Frank Gehry.
More information on the official website.
