# The Pipefish

A 35-meter long, multicolored Pipefish twists around a 7-meter high tower in Chelsea Waterside Park. This iconic waterfront installation challenge kids with vertical climbs and massive slides, all inspired by the unique aquatic life of the Hudson River.

## Key Facts
- **Type**: activity
- **Address**: Chelsea Waterside Park, W 23rd St & 11th Ave, New York, NY 10011
- **Website**: https://hudsonriverpark.org/locations/chelsea-waterside-park/
- **Hours**: 6 AM - 1 AM Daily
- **Entry**: Free public access.
- **Price tier**: free

## Family Amenities
- massive-slide
- climbing-towers
- water-play-adjacent
- high-line-access
- river-breeze

## Insider Tips
Very popular and can get crowded on weekends. The slides are fast! Great to combine with a High Line walk or a visit to Chelsea Market.


## Sources
- [Hudson River Park - Pipefish Playground](https://hudsonriverpark.org/visit/parks/chelsea-waterside-park/)

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Source: Outline Travel. Last verified: 2026-04-07.
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