People walking and sitting on a wooden waterfront deck with planters and red tables; the New York City skyline and East River are visible under a clear blue sky in the background.

Infrastructure & Transportation Waterfront

Hunter's Point South Ferry Landing

Location: Queens

Project Status: Ongoing

NYCEDC is replacing and relocating the Hunter’s Point South landing.

The new ferry landing will be constructed to improve the long-term resiliency of ferry service at Hunter’s Point South and to provide reliable service to the community for years to come.

The new landing will be located about 200 feet north of the existing landing, situated parallel to the concessionaire area and the Oval.

Next Steps

75% Design (completed)
Permitting and environmental review (ongoing)
100% design submission by fall 2026
Construction starts winter 2027
Landing in service by summer/fall 2027

Past Outreach Activities

May 2026: Design Update, Queens Community Board 2
October 23 - December 10, 2023: Location Preference Survey
November 3, 2023: Queens Community Board 2 – Full Board presentation
November 30, 2023: Project Background Info Session
November 4 - 19, 2023: Tabling at Hunter's Point South Park
May 14, 2024: Virtual Public Meeting
June 6, 2024: Queens Community Board 2 - Full Board Presentation, Alternatives Analysis Study Results and Next Steps

Recordings

Hunter's Point South Ferry Landing Replacement Public Meeting - May 14, 2024

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Hunter’s Point South Design Update Community Board 2, May 2026
Hunter's Point South Ferry Landing Replacement Public Meeting Virtual Meeting, May 14, 2024
Hunter's Point South Alternatives Analysis Study Update Community Board 2, Full Board Presentation June 1, 2023
Hunter's Point South Ferry Landings Engagement Strategy and Timeline Community Board 2, Transportation Committee Presentation October 3, 2023
Hunter's Point South Landing Upgrade Community Board 2, Full Board Presentation December 1, 2022

Ferry Service at Hunter's Point South

A white and blue ferry docked at Hunter's Point South Ferry Landing, a waterfront promenade with wooden benches and flowers, overlooking the Manhattan skyline on a clear, sunny day.

By The Numbers

50%

Growth in ridership since 2019

Photo of Hunter's Point Park by David Lloyd/SWA. An NYC landscape featuring a grassy area with a winding stream, set against an NYC skyline in the background. People are gathered near the water, and a boat sails on the river. The sky is partly cloudy, indicating early evening.

By The Numbers

4th

Non-hub landing with highest ridership

Photo of Hunters Point Park by David Lloyd. People relax on a circular grassy area in a riverside park at dusk, with a lit pathway and NYC skyline with illuminated skyscrapers across the water in the background.

By The Numbers

19.9M

East River riders served since 2017

By The Numbers

4th

Non-hub landing with highest ridership

By The Numbers

50%

Growth in ridership since 2019

By The Numbers

19.9M

East River riders served since 2017

Alternative Location Analysis Study

NYCEDC completed an alternatives analysis study to identify a new location and design for the Hunter's Point South Ferry landing.

The Alternatives Analysis Study evaluated and compared selected sites with considerations of the following factors that influence the design, construction, and implementation of a ferry landing:

Community feedback
Permitting and permissions
Physical access
Engineering challenges
Constructability
Ability to provide reliable and safe operations
Costs and schedule
Maintenance needs and asset management

A summary of the study results are available for download.

The Need for a New Site

The Hunter's Point South Ferry landing supports some of the highest ridership in the entire system, with an average ridership growth of about 33% since 2019. There is a substantial demand for ferry service in this area particularly among weekday commuters and it is popular as a recreational destination on weekends.

However, the Hunter's Point South landing is one of the oldest in the system (predating NYC Ferry). It is nearing the end of its useful life and must be replaced. A standard ferry landing design cannot be built in the current location due to the interference with train tunnels underneath. If no action is taken, the ferry service in this area will have to be discontinued within a few years. To ensure the continued availability of this increasingly popular and essential service for years to come, NYCEDC is partnering with McLaren Engineering to evaluate potential sites and designs for the new ferry landing.

What sites are under consideration?

Site A was initially proposed by EDC; sites B, C and D were identified in consultation with community stakeholders in January 2023 during a walking tour with Council Member Won, Hunter's Point Park Conservancy, and members of Queens Community Board 2.

Map of Hunters Point South Park showing four potential landing sites labeled A–D along the waterfront, with nearby streets, parks, and landmarks such as Gantry Plaza State Park and the Long Island City LIRR station.

Option	Location	Description
A	Along Esplanade	Initially proposed landing
B	Next to existing ferry landing	Using a mooring arm instead of piles to protect train tunnels underneath
C	55th Ave/Luminescence	Landing with direct street access from 55th Avenue
D	Lower walkway near outdoor gym	Evaluate potential service at the southern end of the park