Pier 96 at Hudson River Park

Love it , free kayak , just donation! Thanks. We have great time!

Wow! What an amazing experience! We started the morning with Manhattan Community Boathouse on Pier 96 which offers free kayaking, staff was amazing, informative and comforting. Then, we capped the afternoon with a picnic on the grass that overlooks the Hudson. As a born and raised New Yorker this is a hidden gem! Definitely will be visiting regularly.

Amazing location. Not famous among the tourist at all. If you keep going north bound from here you will get to go to Riverside Park along with spectacular views of the skyline and amazing sunset across the Hudson River on Jersey side. When you say you are done seeing everything in New York City it always manages to surprise.

Looking for something to do! Try this! It was so much fun! This is perfect for a family, girlfriends or a date idea! Or even looking for some peaceful time watching the sunset! Beautiful experience! It's free on Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays.

Pier 96 was a blast. The kayaking was very fun and very budget friendly activity to do since it is FREE. Monday-Friday the free public kayaking opens at 5:30 pm so I would definitely recommend you check it out. Only downside is if there is a line you are only out there for 20 minutes give or take. Staff were extremely friendly and even if it’s your first time kayaking they will walk you through it.