About
Waterside pier with exercise equipment & giant swings, plus sunset views over the East River.
Visitors rate it highly — 4.6 out of 5 across 3,863 Google reviews.
It keeps the same hours every day — 6:00 AM – 12:00 AM — which makes planning simple. Parking is the easy part: a paid lot, free street parking and metered street parking. And if it does not suit, 19 more parks in New York are listed further down this page.
The quick take
Drawn from this listing's ratings, amenities, hours and how it stacks up against other parks in New York.
What works
Consistently well reviewed
4.6 stars held across 3,863 reviews is not a fluke — people keep going back.
A genuine local landmark
3,863 reviews is the kind of number a place only reaches when the whole city knows it.
Open every day
The same hours all week (6:00 AM – 12:00 AM), so there is no schedule to memorise.
Dogs welcome
Listed as dog-friendly — bring the leash and waste bags anyway.
Works with kids
Flagged as family-friendly, which usually means room to run and somewhere for the adults to sit.
Worth knowing first
Popular enough to be busy
3,863 reviews cuts both ways. Weekend afternoons draw a crowd, so go early or go midweek if you want it quiet.
Planning a visit
General guidance for parks, adjusted for what this listing records.
What to expect
Open lawns, paths and benches — the kind of place that works for a twenty-minute break or a whole afternoon, depending on what you bring with you.
A good fit for walkers, picnickers and anyone after a green pause from the surrounding blocks.
When to go
Mornings are the quietest stretch; the lawns fill up in the hours before sunset. The gates are open 6:00 AM – 12:00 AM.
What to bring
- Water
- A blanket or folding chair
- Sunscreen on clear days
- Leash and waste bags
Hours
- Monday: 6:00 AM – 12:00 AM
- Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 12:00 AM
- Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 12:00 AM
- Thursday: 6:00 AM – 12:00 AM
- Friday: 6:00 AM – 12:00 AM
- Saturday: 6:00 AM – 12:00 AM
- Sunday: 6:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Amenities
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Common questions about Pier 35
What is Pier 35?
Waterside pier with exercise equipment & giant swings, plus sunset views over the East River. It is a park in New York, NY, at FDR Dr.
What are the opening hours at Pier 35?
Pier 35 is open 6:00 AM – 12:00 AM every day of the week.
Are dogs allowed at Pier 35?
Yes — Pier 35 is listed as dog-friendly. Leash rules still vary from area to area, so watch for posted signs.
Is there parking at Pier 35?
Parking options here include a paid lot, free street parking and metered street parking.
Is Pier 35 good for kids?
Yes — Pier 35 is flagged as family-friendly.
How is Pier 35 rated?
Pier 35 holds 4.6 out of 5 stars from 3,863 Google reviews.
What else is nearby?
New York has 19 other parks listed on AllParx, including 9/11 Memorial & Museum, Brooklyn Bridge Park and Central Park.
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