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Pier 54 - Hudson River Park Tickets

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Hudson River Park Venue Guide | West 13th St, NY

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About Pier 54 - Hudson River Park

Note: Pier 54 itself is no longer an active event venue. The historic site on the Hudson River was redeveloped and Little Island (Pier 55) is the primary performance space in the area. This page provides a thorough overview of the site’s history, current status, and nearby amenities to help you plan visits and events with confidence. We’ll also highlight relevant transport, parking, and local hotel/restaurant options to make your planning smoother.

For context, Little Island features a formal amphitheater with fixed seating and flexible staging areas, while Pier 54 historically accommodated large gatherings with a total space capacity estimated around 4,320–5,760 across its expansive pier area. When booking events or visiting the park, consider nearby transit options and nearby lodging to optimize your trip.

Whether you’re researching history or planning a future outing near the Meatpacking District and Chelsea, we’ve got you covered with reliable, straightforward information and trusted partner recommendations.

Transit to the area is convenient via multiple subway lines around 14th Street and the West Side. The A/C/E/L lines are near 8th Ave, while the 1/2/3 lines serve 14th Street, with several bus routes in the vicinity. Parking is not available on-site at Little Island; the nearest public paid garage is MPG Manhattan Parking at 450 West 17th Street. For stays, consider nearby hotels such as The Standard, High Line (848 Washington St) and Gansevoort Meatpacking NYC for quick access to the Chelsea/Meatpacking area. When planning events or visits, secure your seats or spaces early with trusted partners, and rely on us for dependable information and recommendations.

Nearby dining varies from casual to refined. We highlight affiliate partner options to help you find quality meals close to the venue and your accommodations. If you’re seeking more historical context, Pier 54 hosted notable moments in maritime and performance history before its redevelopment.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address/location: West 13th St at the Hudson River, New York, NY 10014.
  • Current status: Pier 54 is not an active event venue; Little Island sits on Pier 55 in Hudson River Park and is the primary performance space in the area.
  • Historic capacity: Pier 54 entire space capacity around 4,320–5,760 (57,600 sq ft).
  • Little Island capacity: Amphitheater seats about 687 (roughly 700), with additional smaller stages and lawn seating that can accommodate several thousand more across the site.
  • Seating chart: Pier 54 had no fixed seating chart as an outdoor pier; Little Island features a formal amphitheater (fixed seating) plus flexible staging areas.
  • Parking: No on-site parking at Little Island; nearest public paid garage is MPG Manhattan Parking at 450 West 17th Street.
  • Transit: Access via multiple subways around 14th Street and the West Side; nearby lines include A/C/E/L at 8th Ave and 1/2/3 at 14th St, with adjacent bus routes.
  • Nearby hotels: The Standard, High Line (848 Washington St) and Gansevoort Meatpacking NYC are in the immediate Meatpacking/Chelsea area.
  • Notable events hosted (historical Pier 54): Titanic survivors debarked at Pier 54; The Nomadic Museum exhibited there in 2005; Pier 54 hosted RiverRocks-era concerts before its decline.
  • Demolished/renamed: Pier 54 was shut down around 2011 after structural collapse; the site was replaced by Little Island on Pier 55.