Rising up to 70 feet above sea-level, the Hills are an audacious feat of engineering and design that will forever transform New Yorkers’ relationship with the Harbor.

GRASSY HILL

Grassy Hill, rising 25 feet, offers gentle slopes and views overlooking 30 acres of the new park.

SLIDE HILL

Slide Hill, rising 40 feet, is home to four slides, including New York City's longest slide at 57 feet!

DISCOVERY HILL

Discovery Hill, rising 40 feet, features ornamental trees and shrubs, as well as Cabin, a permanent site-specific installation by acclaimed British artist Rachel Whiteread.

OUTLOOK HILL

Outlook Hill, rising 70 feet, offers both a winding, accessible path to a plaza at its summit, and a granite 'scramble' for those who seek a quicker ascent. Visitors can enjoy unparalleled, 360-degree views of the Statue of Liberty, New York harbor, Verrazano-Narrows bridge and city skyline.

FUN HILLS FACTS

42,963

SHRUBS

will be planted across the four Hills. That’s an extraordinary number of plants!

To ensure survival in the harsh Harbor environment and a warming climate, the Hills’

54

SPECIES

of native or locally adapted species were chosen for their salt tolerance, root structure, and their ability to thrive in more southern hardiness zones.

When the Hills are complete,

2,960

TREES

will have been planted on Governors Island since 2012, more than doubling the number of trees here.