The latest stage of the Governors Island Park project, ?The Hills,? is set to officially open to the public on this Tuesday July 19th ? nearly a year ahead of schedule. Designed by internationally acclaimed urban design and landscape firm West 8, the park will feature ten acres of sloping landscapes that will provide residents and visitors with slides, art and unparalleled views of the New York Harbor.

The latest stage of the Governors Island Park project, ?The Hills,? is set to officially open to the public on this Tuesday July 19th ? nearly a year ahead of schedule. Designed by internationally acclaimed urban design and landscape firm West 8, the park will feature ten acres of sloping landscapes that will provide residents and visitors with slides, art and unparalleled views of the New York Harbor.
View of the Statue of Liberty between Grassy and Outlook Hills. Image © Tim Schenck

The project consists of 4 themed hills, rising as high as 70 feet above the island to offer a unique 360-degree panoramic experience of the harbor: Grassy Hill, the smallest hill, rises 26 feet via a gentle, grassy slope perfect for naps and relaxation and overlooks the Island?s new and historic landscapes and the Manhattan skyline. Slide Hill, at 36 feet high, encourages play and activity with four slides that have been carved into the landscape, including the longest slide in New...