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West Harlem Piers

The kayak launch at West Harlem Piers is closed indefinitely for repairs.

130th Street & Marginal Street, Harlem
Sunrise to Sunset (April 1 to December 1)

Rules Prohibit:

  • Swimming, diving, or bathing
  • Rafts or other inflatables
  • Consumption of alcohol
  • Littering
  • Smoking
  • Any discharge into water
  • Pets off leash or in the water
  • Open flame
  • Storing personal property
  • Motor vehicles without specific authorization

Location Details

Launch: Yes

Landing: Yes

Site Fee: No

ADA Accessible: Yes

Rental: No

Storage: No

Rest Area: Yes

Parking: Very limited Street Parking

Portage: 100 feet

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Nearby Locations

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By Car

Northbound:  Westside Highway Northbound to 125th Street exit, a quick right at the stop sign and then left on 12th Avenue, straight to 132nd Street and turn left onto the route 9A service road.

Southbound:  Westside Highway south bound to 125th Street exit

By Mass Transit

Take the 1 (one) train to 125th Street or 137th Street

BX 15 Bus across 125th Street from any other train line to 125th Street and 12th Avenue

Up the Hudson River to Dyckman Marina or Inwood Canoe Club, Down the Hudson River towards 79th Street Boat Basin. Across the Hudson River to Mitsuwa Marketplace.

Restrictive Conditions

Contact Park Manager. Use caution crossing the bike lane.

Hazardous Launch/Landing Conditions

Watch out for fishing lines around piers. Pilings to the South. Light to moderate powerboat traffic.

Currents

Strong currents

Emergency Landing Points

Dyckman Marina, Inwood Canoe Club, 79th Boat Basin, Mitsuwa Marketplace on the New Jersey side.