Hurricane Irene to Force Park Closure
Hudson River Park will close at noon on Saturday, August 27, due to Hurricane Irene until further notice. Hudson River Park is located within Zone A of the City's Hurricane Evacuation Plan , which is under a mandatory evacuation order. The closure is a critical precautionary safety measure, and preparations for anticipated high winds and storm surges continue throughout the park. As well as open publicly accessible portions of the Park, the following buildings will also close: Pier 25 Mini Golf Building, Tribeca Skate Park/Comfort Station Building, Christopher Street Comfort Station, Organicoa Concession at Christopher Street, Pier 51 Comfort Station, West 26th Street Park Maintenance Building, Pier 66 Boathouse, Pier 84 Boathouse, Pier 84 Bike Concession/Comfort Station, and the Pier 96 Boathouse. In addition, recreational motorized and non-motorized boating at Pier 25, Pier 40, Pier 66, Pier 84 and Pier 96 will be prohibited for safety. The Hudson River Park Trust may also need to close Pier 40, and anyone who might need to access Pier 40 to retrieve a car or for any other purpose should do so before noon on August 27.