This is a park built on a pier, the largest public pier in Hudson River Park. There is a dog run(!), fun water fountains to play in/run through, restaurants, a large grassy lawn, picnic areas, a boathouse, a water taxi stop (www.nywatertaxi.com), a lush neighborhood garden, and a beautiful place to sit at the end of the pier to watch the river and the boats go by! The Intrepid is parked nearby; this enormous retired war ship is also a museum and is packed with history (www.intrepidmuseum.org). There's much more, and it's free - what have you got to lose? Stop by when the weather is nice and check it out!

Murray's review:
I like to romp around the Pier. They don't allow dogs in the fountains but that's okay with me -- the water squirting up from the ground scares me. The Intrepid ship is the biggest thing I have ever seen! The garden is so purdy, but I feel the flowers dont't't't get enough water, so I make sure to water them heavily (if you know what I mean) each time I pass by the fence (dogs can't go in there either). I give this place 4 out of 5 licks.

Daisys review:
This is a perfect place for a girl like me -- so many things to do! My Daddies say the caf is great for a quick bite. I wouldnt know because they are too stingy to give me any. I like watching Murray running scared around the water fountains. There is SO much to eat, lick and smell! I give this place 4 out of 5 paws!

Here are some FREE Activities in NYC!

My FREE Concert
This blog, updated hourly lists hundreds of FREE concerts, events and happy hours going on in NYC. No show is ever too big or too small to be listed.
http://myfreeconcert.com

SUMMER 2011

The River to River Festival
This FREE festival consists of music, theater, dance, plays, art exhibitions and more around the city. There is truly something for everyone!
www.rivertorivernyc.com/

Toyota Today Show Concert Series
NBCs The Today Show hosts FREE concerts in Rockefeller Center from top recording artists. The lineup this year includes Rihanna, Cee-Lo Green, New Kids on the Block, Journey, Chris Brown and more!
http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/3041478/

Good Morning America Concert Series
Good Morning America hosts FREE concerts in Central Park throughout the summer. This lineup this year includes Mary J. Blige, Lady Gaga, Beyonce, Brad Paisley, Miranda Lambert and more!
http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/SummerConcert/

Summerstage
NYCs City Parks Foundation hosts FREE concerts and events around the city featuring every genre of music and dance.
www.summerstage.org

Shakespeare in the Park
The Public Theaters yearly FREE productions draw theater lovers from all over the city. Held at the Delacorte Theater in Central Park, this years productions include Measure for Measure and Alls Well That Ends Well.
www.shakespeareinthepark.org/about.aspx