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By KAREN MATTHEWS Associated Press
May 26, 2021
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People rest in the shade beneath funnel-shaped concrete tulip pots that support a new park along the Hudson River on the site of a crumbling pier damaged in Superstorm Sandy in New York City. The park, which features two outdoor amphitheaters, casual dining in an outdoor plaza, walking spaces, a playground and multiple views of the city,opened to the public on Friday. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
An aerial view of Little Park. (Contributed)
The amphitheater at Little Island is seen as workers prepare for the new Hudson River park s scheduled opening last Friday. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
By Press Association 2021
Little Island, a new public park featuring winding paths, staircases and views of New York City and the Hudson River
A new park that appears to float on pilings above the Hudson River has opened to the public just off the Manhattan shoreline of New York City.
The park, called Little Island but nicknamed Diller Island while under construction, was built with 260 million US dollars (£184 million) from the foundation of media mogul Barry Diller, the former 20th Century Fox chief executive, and his wife, fashion designer Diane von Furstenberg.
It joins a string of piers along Manhattan’s west side that have been redeveloped for recreational use over the last 20 years, but its unusual design sets it apart.