Diller says their family foundation gave $260 million to build Little Island and has committed another $120 million over the next 10 years for maintenance and theatrical productions.
It is a relaxing spot with great views of the Manhattan Skyline and Hudson River. Little Island is such a unique place to visit in New York City. It is very close to Chelsea Market and the High Line so there are plenty of things to do in the area. The park itself is fun to explore and has great views of the city.
The park is open daily from 6:00 am to 1:00 am, with no reservations required from 6:00 am to 12:00 pm. After noon, timed reservations are necessary. Admission to the park is free, though some performances in The Amph require a paid ticket.
There are over 1,000 businesses operating in the Little Island area at present with over 12,500 employees in Little Island businesses and over 21,500 people who live, work and visit Little Island every day.
Little Island's product range is sold throughout retailers and supermarkets across New Zealand, with more than one million units sold in FY20. The combined group achieved revenues of NZ$5.7m in FY20 and is projected to grow its revenue to NZ$22.2m by the end of FY24 (a compound annual growth rate of 40 percent).
Little Island has an ADA accessible all-gender restroom available for use. All public restrooms are equipped with changing tables. Restrooms are located near The Glade just past the South Bridge entrance to the park.
Designed by London-based Heatherwick Studios and New York's landscape architecture firm MNLA, Little Island is a 2.4-acre urban oasis built at the City's Pier 55 location.
Barry Diller and Diane von Furstenberg have been married since 2001 — and yes, he writes in his memoir, he also “liked guys” but that doesn't get in the way.
We are a nonprofit venue seeking to promote broad public access at affordable rates, and therefore strongly discourage ticket reselling for a profit. Tickets obtained from unauthorized sources may have been lost, stolen, or obtained improperly.
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It's always free to visit Little Island. There are certain ticketed events in The Amph that cost $65 for adults and $25, but there are a bunch of free events on the calendar, too.
It is little and won't take you more than 15 to 30 minutes to explore. Consider combining your visit there with nearby locations you may be interested in by joining us on our High Line, Little Island, Meatpacking District Tour. Little Island, a 2.4-acre park on Manhattan's west side, is truly innovative.
The re-built Pier 54 remained in use until Cunard's main terminus was moved upriver. As the years went by, Pier 54 fell into disrepair. The pier just to the north has been demolished, leaving only wooden piles as a reminder of where it once jutted into the Hudson (North) River.
Taft also financed over half of the $600k required to build Kings Mills Drive, a feeder road to service the park off I-71. Before vertical construction could begin, over 350k cubic yards of dirt had to be moved and graded. By the time the park opened, the total cost would escalate to $30 million.
Tickets are not required to visit Little Island. However, If the park reaches a high visitation level where comfort and safety cannot be guaranteed the park may enter a 'slow down'. This means that visitors may be asked to queue on the South Bridge until visitation has eased.
There are three grass areas on Little Island where you can enjoy the sun and a picnic. In the park, there are free-to-use toilets that are located in a cave-like environment. Not only convenient but also fun to visit.
How many people can fit in the Little Island amphitheater?
The Amph. Little Island's 700-seat amphitheater is host to all kinds of live performances. Many of these are long format events, so the audience's comfort is an important design consideration.
