Chelsea Piers Sports & Entertainment Complex Tours

Chelsea Piers Sports & Entertainment Complex is a marina and sports facility that flanks the Hudson River on Manhattan’s West Side. Originally built in the 1900s as a passenger ship terminal, the piers now house facilities for TV production, events, and over 30 sports activities, including gymnastics, soccer, rock climbing, and ice skating.

The Basics
In addition to a range of sports leagues, Chelsea Piers offers drop-in programs, exercise classes, youth summer camps, and childcare services. From the piers, visitors and locals can easily access the High Line, a public park built on a former elevated railway; the Manhattan Waterfront Greenway, a walking and bike path that stretches the length of the island; and the Whitney Museum of American Art.

Cruises that depart from the Chelsea Piers Marina usually include views of the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, while dinner and evening cruises typically promise sunset photo ops as the city lights come up under the night sky. Helicopter tours also often depart from Chelsea Piers and provide a rare bird’s-eye view of Manhattan and the Hudson River. Hop-on hop-off cruises typically offer several stops around Lower Manhattan, including Battery Park, Wall Street, and Dumbo, Brooklyn.

Things to Know Before You Go

• Chelsea Piers is a must for families with children and sports players of any skill level.
• Visit the Chelsea Piers website for a full calendar of sports leagues, drop-in classes, and services.
• On-site restaurants include a salad bar, pizza joint, and members-only café. Plenty of other food options in Chelsea are just steps away.
• Hourly parking is available, and frequent guests can prepay for 50% off the regular rate.
• The complex is wheelchair accessible.
• Free Wi-Fi is available.

How to Get There
Located on Manhattan’s West Side between 23rd Street and 18th Street, Chelsea Piers is easily accessible using public transit. The nearest stops are 23rd Street on trains A, C, and E and Hudson Yards on train 7. Crosstown bus M23 stops at the entrance. If traveling by car, take the West Side Highway (12th Street) to 23rd Street.

When to Get There
Chelsea Piers facilities are generally open from 5:30am to 11pm on weekdays and 8am to 9pm on weekends. A wide range of adult sports leagues and after-school children’s activities means that the piers are busiest during the late afternoon and evening. Go at off-peak morning hours for a quieter experience. Most activities are offered year-round, making Chelsea Piers a perfect break from the summer heat or winter cold.

How to Add Chelsea Piers to Your NYC Itinerary
Facing out onto the Hudson River, the Chelsea Piers driving range is a popular spot for visiting golfers and locals alike. Drop in to rent clubs and purchase punch cards for an automatic ball tee-up system. Visitors can also stop by Bowlmor for a bowling session and bite to eat, or head over to the Sky Rink, which offers year-round open skating sessions and equipment rentals. Alternatively, the marina offers a scenic 1-mile (1.6-kilometer) stroll along the riverfront.