Little Island NYC

We're thrilled to celebrate Stephanie Peña, one of our talented Teaching Artists at Little Island! Stephanie has been awarded a prestigious residency by the @CUNY Dance Initiative (CDI) for the 2024–25 cycle. This initiative supports New York City choreographers and dance companies with creative residencies across CUNY campuses, and Stephanie is one of the 24 dynamic artists selected from a competitive pool of 245 applicants. Stephanie brings her passion for dance and music to our park every Thursday at 11AM, facilitating our popular Music and Dance Creative Breaks. Her dedication to fostering creativity and community engagement is truly inspiring. Join us in congratulating Stephanie on this well-deserved achievement! 🎶💃 📸: Lia Chang

We are thrilled to formally introduce Zack Winokur as Little Island’s Producing Artistic Director ! Zack brings a wealth of experience and a visionary approach to our artistic programming. Recent directing highlights include "Mammoth" featuring Yo-Yo Ma inside Mammoth Cave National Park, "Tristan and Isolde" at the Santa Fe Opera, and "The Black Clown" at Lincoln Center. Zack is also the Artistic Director and Co-Founder of the American Modern Opera Company: AMOC* and served as Artistic Director of NYPopsUp, a state initiative to revive the performing arts in NY with over 300 performances. With Zack’s curatorial vision, Little Island is enhancing our commitment to commissioning new work and supporting artists. He and our Executive Director Laura Clement co-lead Little Island with a dedication to connecting visitors with nature and art. Join us in congratulating Zack and stay tuned for more exciting performance news! Read more about Zack in this The New York Times feature: https://nyti.ms/3VdrbZZ

June 28 marks the 55th anniversary of the 1969 #Stonewall riots, a historic event that took place just a 20-minute walk from Little Island in the West Village. Pier 54, now Little Island, also holds deep significance in LGBTQIA history as a safe haven for the LGBTQIA community during the 1970s and early 80s. Today, we honor this legacy with Teen Night every Friday in the summer, offering young people aged 16-24 a safe space to connect with art, nature and community through workshops, panels and performances. Friends, family and allies are all invited to commemorate this significant event and celebrate this vibrant community at our Teen Night: Kiki Lounge with Haus of Us tonight at 7:00 p.m. 🏳️🌈

We’re proud to be featured in The New York Times for our upcoming performance by the legendary Twyla Tharp! Renowned for her innovative choreography, Twyla Tharp’s new work "How Long Blues" will debut tomorrow at Little Island, underscoring our commitment to bringing world-class arts to the heart of New York City. Read the full New York Times piece to learn more about this exciting event: https://nyti.ms/4bYUaXX At Little Island, we are dedicated to fostering a vibrant cultural space where creativity and community thrive. This collaboration with Twyla Tharp highlights our mission to be at the forefront of the arts, offering visitors unparalleled artistic experiences.

👏 Shout out to Celine Armstrong, our former Project Executive who helped make Little Island a reality! 👏 Celine led a team of over 16 construction, engineering and design teams, orchestrating their efforts to bring this visionary project to life. Her strategic leadership and unwavering dedication were instrumental in navigating the complexities of the project and ensuring its successful completion. Since her impactful tenure at Little Island, Celine has continued to make an impact with her transformative work, including her recent contributions to Fifth Avenue. Dive deeper into Celine's trailblazing journey in this must-read feature by The Saturday Evening Post: https://bit.ly/3WPuuc6. Join us in celebrating Celine's remarkable contributions to New York City and beyond.

Cheers to three years! Today marks another year of bringing joy and wonder to New Yorkers and visitors alike 🌱 🎂 📸: Mikhail

On this day in 1915, the RMS Lusitania departed from Pier 54, now Little Island. Its sinking, a pivotal event in history, led to the United States' entry into World War I. Explore our pier's significance by visiting the park and tuning into our history audio tour. Visit https://lnkd.in/epeDUyji to listen. #LittleIslandNYC

Crafted with care and sustainability in mind, our overlook decks, leaning rails and Amph stage are all made from FSC-certified Ipe wood. The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) sets the gold standard for responsible forest stewardship, ensuring that our wood is environmentally appropriate, socially beneficial and economically viable. At Little Island, we're proud to use materials that not only enhance our space but also uphold our commitment to the planet. 🌳✨ #SustainableDesign #LittleIslandNYC 📸: Michael Grimm

Embrace the beauty of spring with the 'Akebono' Yoshino Cherry trees at Little Island! These majestic specimens, among the largest flowering Cherry varieties, adorn our Southwest and Southeast quadrants, with four stunning trees in total. Enjoy the fragrant, double-white to pink flowers as they bloom against the vibrant backdrop of our park. 🌸 #CherryBlossoms #SpringAtLittleIsland https://lnkd.in/ddAZd4RG

Meet Meadow, one of Little Island's trusty geese chaser dogs 🐶🌿 Meadow and her partner Tyson have been on duty since the park opened, ensuring the lawns stay pristine for our visitors’ enjoyment without harming any feathered friends. These specially trained pups work alongside their Geese Chasers, LLC caretakers at dawn and dusk, keeping the geese at bay in a humane and sustainable way.