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Pier 4 Beach
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Pier 4 Beach is a small engineered shoreline for observing the tidal river and launching approved programs; it is not a swimming beach. Swimming and wading at Pier 4 Beach are prohibited because of strong currents, vessel traffic, cold water, and water quality. Waterfront weather changes quickly; check park alerts before events.
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Empire Fulton Ferry and Jane's Carousel
Empire Fulton Ferry includes Jane's Carousel, lawns, food nearby, and classic bridge views. Carousel admission and hours are separate from park entry.
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Main Street and Pebble Beach
Main Street and Pebble Beach sit between the Manhattan and Brooklyn bridges. The beach is for sitting and viewing; entering the river is unsafe and prohibited.
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Pier 2 sports courts
Pier 2 has courts, skating and recreation with seasonal hours, lockers, and a comfort station. Activities and concessions may have separate fees.
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Pier 5 Picnic Peninsula
Pier 5 offers sports fields, a boathouse, picnic tables, and designated grills. Tables and grills are first-come unless a permit or event restriction applies.
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Pier 6 playgrounds and Water Lab
Pier 6 contains multiple playground zones and the seasonal Water Lab. Playgrounds close at sunset and water operation is weather-dependent.
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Pier 3 Greenway Terrace and labyrinth
Pier 3 combines a planted terrace, exploratory labyrinth, lawns, and harbor views; its quieter paths sit between the busier Pier 2 and Pier 5 activity zones.Public record
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Where exactly is Pier 4 Beach?
Pier 4 Beach is a small engineered shoreline for observing the tidal river and launching approved programs; it is not a swimming beach.
Where should I park for Pier 4 Beach?
Parking is very limited. Transit, ferry, biking, and walking are recommended; limited metered spaces are near Pier 2 and paid garages are near Piers 1 and 6.
When is Pier 4 Beach open?
Open daily 6 AM-1 AM. Playgrounds are sunrise-sunset and individual piers, restrooms, Water Lab, sports, and seasonal attractions keep shorter hours.
Are there restrooms near Pier 4 Beach?
Restrooms are at Pier 1 Pavilion, Pier 2, Pier 5 Boathouse, Pier 6, Squibb Park, 99 Plymouth, and Empire Stores. March-October hours are generally 7 AM-11 PM and winter hours are shorter.
Is Pier 4 Beach free?
Park entry is free and most public programming is free. Food, carousel, rink, concessions, and some recreation cost extra.
How accessible is Pier 4 Beach?
Promenades and major piers are accessible. Access-A-Ride can use 1 Water Street for Pier 1 or 360 Furman Street for the south end.
Are dogs allowed at Pier 4 Beach?
Dogs must be leashed and remain on permitted paths except in designated dog runs. Dogs are not allowed on lawns, playgrounds, sports surfaces, or beaches.
Is Pier 4 Beach good for children?
Pier 6 playgrounds and Water Lab, Pier 2 sports, lawns, Jane's Carousel, Pebble Beach, and ferry views make this one of the city's strongest family park clusters.
What should I know before visiting Pier 4 Beach?
Pier 4 Beach is a small engineered shoreline for observing the tidal river and launching approved programs; it is not a swimming beach. Swimming and wading at Pier 4 Beach are prohibited because of strong currents, vessel traffic, cold water, and water quality. Waterfront weather changes quickly; check park alerts before events.
How do you reach Pier 4 Beach?
A/C, 2/3, 4/5, F, and R trains plus several buses serve different edges. Ferry stops can eliminate long walks between the street grid and waterfront.
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