Why you should experience Greenpoint Landing (NYC Ferry) in New York, NY.
Greenpoint Landing (NYC Ferry) is a modern waterfront ferry terminal where Greenpoint's industrial heritage, East River revival, and expanding public waterfront have reconnected one of Brooklyn's oldest neighborhoods with New York Harbor.
Set along West Street near India Street and just steps from WNYC Transmitter Park, this contemporary ferry landing anchors Greenpoint's revitalized shoreline with sweeping Manhattan skyline views, landscaped esplanades, and convenient access to one of New York City's fastest growing waterfront districts. Opened as part of the city's expanding NYC Ferry network, the terminal transformed a once industrial stretch of the East River into a vibrant public gateway linking neighborhoods by water. Today, commuters and visitors alike experience one of Brooklyn's most scenic arrivals, where ferries, waterfront parks, and new public spaces define the evolving character of Greenpoint.
What you should know about Greenpoint Landing (NYC Ferry).
Greenpoint Landing (NYC Ferry) is best known for opening in 2017 as part of the inaugural NYC Ferry system, restoring regular commuter ferry service to Greenpoint for the first time in decades while connecting the neighborhood directly to Wall Street, Long Island City, Williamsburg, DUMBO, and Midtown through one of New York City's largest citywide ferry expansions in more than a century.
The landing became a cornerstone of Greenpoint's waterfront redevelopment, providing an alternative to crowded subway lines while encouraging new residential, commercial, and public space investments along the East River. Designed with ADA accessible boarding facilities, bicycle accommodations, and seamless integration into the city's transportation network, the terminal has helped redefine waterborne transit as an essential part of daily life in New York City. Its success continues to demonstrate the growing role of ferry service in reconnecting waterfront neighborhoods across all five boroughs.
How to fold Greenpoint Landing (NYC Ferry) into your trip.
Greenpoint Landing (NYC Ferry) fits naturally into a morning or late afternoon exploring Greenpoint's revitalized waterfront before continuing across the East River or deeper into the neighborhood.
Begin by boarding or arriving at the ferry terminal while harbor views and the Manhattan skyline are at their most striking before strolling through WNYC Transmitter Park, where landscaped lawns and waterfront seating create a relaxing place to pause along the river. Afterward, continue to Bushwick Inlet Park, whose open green spaces and athletic fields extend the waterfront experience before finishing your afternoon at McCarren Park, where neighborhood cafés, tree lined paths, and recreational spaces reveal the everyday rhythm of Greenpoint and Williamsburg. The progression from ferry ride to waterfront parks and vibrant neighborhood streets creates one of Brooklyn's most rewarding urban explorations.
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