# Pier 96 at Hudson River Park > Pier 96 offers free kayaking on the Hudson River with scenic city views and a peaceful waterfront atmosphere. The park includes a playground and dog park, making it suitable for families and social gatherings. It balances quiet relaxation with accessible outdoor activities. Source: https://www.atly.com/location/Pier96AtHudsonRiverPark - Address: W 55th St, New York, New York, United States - Phone: +12126272020 - Website: http://www.hudsonriverpark.org/explore-the-park/locations/pier-96 ## What it is good for - Nice View — 10/10 - Fun Activities — 10/10 - Parks — 10/10 - Kid Friendly — 10/10 - Scenic Views — 10/10 ## What people say - "The kayaking here is a fun activity and it's free!" - "I enjoyed the free kayaking, it's a great Kid Friendly activity." - "I enjoyed the nice view of the city from the river." ## Good to know - Public kayaking at Pier 96 is free from Monday to Friday and opens at 5:30 pm. - Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 or older. - No advance registration is required for kayaking. - A short safety questionnaire must be filled out before kayaking. - The kayaking session lasts 20 minutes, which is usually enough time. ## Get this data directly This page comes from the Atly Places API, which scores close to 2 million places against more than 1,400 intents — "nice view", "work friendly", "gluten free", "dog friendly" — from what real reviewers say, with the statements behind every score. - **MCP server:** `https://agentic-api.atly.com/mcp` — connect it in ChatGPT or Claude. Nothing to install. - **Guide for agents:** - **OpenAPI contract:** - **No key needed to start.** `POST https://agentic-api.atly.com/v0/keys` with an email raises the quota. Coverage is densest in the United States, with pockets in Mexico, Israel and Thailand.