Welcome to a huge project on 5.5 hectares in the Hudson River Park on the Gansevoort Peninsula, which will be a new recreational offer for the residents of New York. The area was originally laid out on the remains of fill from a land reclamation project that was supposed to expand Manhattan in the 1830s. This gave the renowned New York-based firm of James Corner Field Operations, landscape architects and urban designers, a fantastic opportunity to incorporate both ecological restoration and water access into the project, which would not be possible on a typical Hudson River Park pier .
Green oasis in the middle of the city
James Corner Field Operations was responsible for designing the project in close collaboration with the surrounding community, which was given ample opportunity to provide input through a series of meetings and workshops, resulting in a design that combines both active and passive uses.
The area will be a green oasis, with a salt marsh on the north side that will be unique on the Manhattan side of the Hudson River. Native grasses and plantings will provide a valuable habitat while giving park users an insight into the environmental benefits of tidal ecosystems.
The south side of the peninsula will feature Manhattan’s first public beach. The beach will feature a rocky shore and will allow kayakers and other small boaters to access the river – but it will also invite relaxation and views of the river.
North of the beach will be a lawn and seating area, as well as a large multi-use sports field surrounded by clusters of trees.
Along the western side of the peninsula there will be a dog walking area, picnic tables and sun loungers.
One of the world's best-known architectural houses chose outdoor fitness equipment from NOORD
There will be gardens, promenades and a fitness area – and for the fitness area the architect has chosen NOORD’s powder coated outdoor fitness equipment, which is weatherproof and has no moving parts, i.e., there are no screws, bolts or anything else that can be removed from the equipment and used for vandalism.
Like all exercise equipment in NOORD’s Spirer series, the equipment supplied for this project is designed to create an aesthetic and functional exercise area in residential areas, school playgrounds and public parks. The equipment is ideal for public spaces and is designed for training with your own body weight, minimizing the risk of overuse injuries. The equipment can be used by anyone regardless of gender, age and fitness level.
Outdoor fitness equipment is often used when architects such as James Corner Field Operations design public parks, urban spaces, rooftops or other places where a wide audience should have the opportunity to exercise in the open air.
Fitness equipment from NOORD will adorn a prestigious project in New York
It was with pride and joy that we sent the shipment to New York, with all the elegant fitness equipment that will now be part of the big prestige project at the Hudson River Park on the Gansevoort Peninsula, Manhattan. Tourists from all over the world and local residents will have the opportunity to experience the beautiful park and underneath also the outdoor fitness equipment from NOORD’s Spirer series.
The work is in full swing and is expected to be completed during 2023 – New York, here we come!
See our range of products
NOORD presents a wide and solid product range of outdoor fitness equipment and OCR/obstacle courses. All equipment with the same good properties, where functionality and aesthetics are paramount. Our minimalistic Danish designed and produced equipment is produced with consideration for the environment and with a minimal carbon footprint. We are proud to be able to maintain all production in Denmark for the benefit of the environment.
See our full range of outdoor training equipment, which we call “Spirerne” – or “The Sprouts” in English. NOORD’s training equipment is aimed at both experienced and inexperienced users.
NOORD has developed equipment for an obstacle course race that can be used as a fun and challenging way to train in order to increase strength, endurance, balance and coordination.
New Forensic Psychiatry at Sankt Hans in Roskilde
New Forensic Psychiatry at Sankt Hans in Roskilde An award-winning building was ready for inauguration in 2022. The Danish health building of the year 2022 was the forensic psychiatry at...
Read More
Svanemøllen – Activity park
Facilities for activity park In 2019, NOORD was invited to contribute to the Activity Ring at Svanemøllen. The aim was to create a project where “the design of play facilities...
Read More
Bingfield Park
New and improved park with equipment from NOORD The addition of NOORD’s fitness equipment not only promotes physical activity and wellness but also enhances the overall appeal and functionality of...
Read More
Elegant fitness park in Roskilde, Denmark
Elegant fitness park in Roskilde, Denmark NOORD Outdoor Fitness has delivered a fitness park with outdoor fitness equipment and wetpour rubber surfacing to the municipality of Roskilde in Denmark. The...
Read MoreContact Us
If you are looking for a professional business partner, you have come to the right place. We take pride in providing an extraordinarily good service. Our team has many years of experience and we are happy to be available to you when you need advice or sparring for your project.
