You don't have to schlep to the beach or Central Park to hang out with the boys and catch some rays....downtown is always hopping at the  Hudson River Park-  a magnificent rehabilitation of the Piers. Hudson River Park is the largest open space project to undergo construction in Manhattan since the completion of Central Park. The  550 acre park  extends from 59th Street south to Battery Park.

Pier 45 /  Christopher Street Pier is of course, the gayest. Lots of hotties sunning themselves when the weather is nice!

There is so much to do at the park....

free concerts, free movies, dance events, fishing, batting cages, golf lessons, sailing, swimming, kayaking, heck, you can even take trapeze lessons and end up working for Cirque du Soleil! 


Most areas of the park, including the piers, close at 1 AM. The bike path is open 24 hours-a-day, and several areas (such as playgrounds) close at dusk. Some special areas of the park may close earlier. Park bathrooms close at dusk.



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