The people who actually built Little Island lead this walk: landscape architect Signe Nielsen, who designed its winding paths, blooms and lawns, and Fabian Jabro of Standard Architects, who helped engineer Heatherwick's concrete tulip pots. They trace how a Sandy-wrecked pier became an award-winning park with over 7.5 million visitors. If you have walked Little Island and wondered how it stands up, this Archtober-only tour answers it from the source.
What to expect
An hour-long walking tour across the park's hills and overlooks, mixing design intent with engineering stories about the pot-shaped piles. Groups gather under the covered area of the South Bridge.
Good to know
- Little Island is at Pier 55 at West 13th Street in Hudson River Park.
- The A/C/E/L to 14 St–8 Av is the closest subway, about a 10-minute walk west.
- The tour meets under the covered area of the South Bridge.
- Check the event page for session availability before heading over.
- The park involves stairs and slopes, though accessible routes connect its main areas.
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Common questions
Who leads the tour?
Landscape architect Signe Nielsen and architect of record Fabian Jabro of Standard Architects.
Is this tour offered year-round?
No. Little Island says this tour is only offered for Archtober.
