Directions We have two sites in operation in New York City: one in Clinton, and one on the upper westside. We have three sites in operation in New York City: one downtown, one in Clinton, and one on the upper westside. Pier 40 WALKING - Pier 40 is at the Western end of Houston Street on the river side of the West Side Highway. Pier 40 is a large facility, but we are on the walkway on the South side of the Pier, about halfway out. There are several nearby subway stops: Take the #1/9, train to Houston Street. Walk west to the river. Take the A, C, or E subway to Canal St (express). Walk west to the river, then North along the esplanade for five blocks. KAYAKING - The pier 40 dock is about one and a half miles north of the Battery, on the east side of the Hudson River. The dock is the large wodden dock about halfway out on the pier and is connected by a ramp to the pier. There is a gate at the top of the ramp that can be opened (from the water side) at all times. It is locked (land side) when we are not there. DRIVING - There is a public parking lot inside of Pier 40, and there is usually free street parking available across the highway in Soho on the weekend, and in the evening. There are also a number of parking garages in the neighborhood. Pier 96, Clinton (at 56th St.) WALKING - The Pier 96 Boathouse is located in the Clinton Cove Park on the Westside Highway and 56th St. The nearest subway stop is the #1/9 and A/C/E station at Columbus Circle. The M57 and M31 busses run down 57th St. to West End Ave (one block east). KAYAKING - The Pier 96 Boathouse has a distinctive sloping roof and sloping dock. It is just South of the sanitation department transfer station and fueling facility, and just North of the passenger cruise ship facility. DRIVING - Driving, Drop-Off, and Parking are not permitted anywhere on Pier 96, but there is usually free street parking available in the neighborhood on Sundays, and in the evening. There are two parking garages on 59th St., just off the highway. The larger indoor one has good rates and service. Quick 5 minute kayak drop off is available, by stopping on the service road to the highway, and carrying the kayak into the park. 72nd Street WALKING - Our dock is attached directly to the waterside promenade in Riverside Park, approximately at 72nd St. Take the 72nd St. stairs into the park and follow the walkway to the river, and you will find us. KAYAKING - Our 72nd St. floating dock is about 200 yards south of the 79th St. Marina. At present, the gate to the dock is locked when we are not there. If we are closed, you could use the public dock at the Northern end of the marina, but technically you need a NYC Parks Department kayak launch permit to use the 79th St. Marina. An application for the permit is available on our Downloads page. DRIVING - There is no nearby driving access to the 72nd St. dock. One would have to park on Riverside Drive, which is always crowded, then walk down. Riverbank State Park Winter ONLY WALKING - The nearest subway stop is the 1/9 train at 145th St. and Broadway. From the subway, one block walk west on 145th St., across Riverside Drive, and into the park. The pool is on the river side of the sports field. Allow ten minutes for the walk from the subway. The M11 bus runs directly into the park. DRIVING - There is no parking in the park, but some street parking is available in the neighborhood.

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