[WATCH] Pier 97 Makes Grand Opening at Hudson River Park for NYC residents

After years of anticipation, a brand-new waterfront park officially opened in Hell's Kitchen on Tuesday morning. Officials with Pier 97, located in Hudson River Park, held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to welcome the public to its new space. The waterfront park includes a large playground for children with a 26-foot-high rope climbing structure, athletic field, sloping lawn, elevated walkway with seating, all-ages slide and walking promenade. Another feature of the park is the sunset deck which offers fantastic views of the Hudson River and the 16,000 flowers and plants.