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Pier 4 Beach
4.0★ · 101 Google ratings · New York, New York
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms✓ Picnic tables✓ Good for kids✓ Free
At a glance
Parking
350 ft away · free
Walk
350 ft · 1 min
Restrooms
Yes · 320 ft away
Cost
Free
Water
74°F
Tide
4 ft range today
Children
Reported good for young kids
Length
150 ft of shoreline
Sand
100 ft from the water to the back
Map of Pier 4 Beach
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1Parking350 ft from the listing2Restrooms and drinking water330 ft from the listing3BBQ grill125 yd from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Reported good with little kids
Visitors often mention shallow or calm water. This is what reviewers report, not a safety assessment.Mentioned by 6 visitors · 2017–2026
Bring children and dogs
The location has playgrounds, soccer fields, swings, and basketball courts, plus small sand areas for wading.
Go for kayaking and water activities
Free kayaking is offered on summer weekends and weeknights with friendly staff and volunteers.
Free parking reported
Visitors report no charge to park here.Mentioned by 3 visitors · 2017–2026
Litter reported
Visitors mention rubbish on the sand.Mentioned by 5 visitors · 2017–2026
Don't expect a swimming beach
Swimming is not permitted, and multiple reviewers warn the water quality is poor for any water contact.
Visit early morning for photos
Arrive before 10am to avoid crowds and capture the best views of Lower Manhattan and the skyline.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
76°F · overcast
Water
74°F
Waves
0.9 ft · 6 s apart
Wind
8 mph from the WSW
Shelter
Cross-shore · wind running along the beach
UV index
7 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 02:08 | High tide | ↑ |
| 08:26 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 14:45 | High tide | ↑ |
| 21:33 | Low tide | ↓ |
Last updated Sep 4, 9:29 AM.
Practical
Plan your visit
📍 New York, NY 11201
🅿 Parking 350 ft from the listing
🌊 The listing sits on the shoreline
🚽 Restrooms 320 ft away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Pier 4 Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 350 ft from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Pier 4 Beach?
The listed location sits on the shoreline itself, so there is no walk to speak of once you are out of the car.
Does Pier 4 Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 320 ft from the listing.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
