The Hudson River Waterfront Walkway (The Walkway), when completed, will extend along the Hudson River/Kill van Kull shoreline from the Bayonne Bridge in Bayonne in the south, to the George Washington Bridge in Fort Lee in the north, a distance of 18.6 linear miles through 9 municipalities. The actual distance travelled from one bridge to the other will be over 30 miles, as the Walkway winds in and out of piers, marinas and the convoluted shoreline. The Walkway has been under construction since 1984 when the New Jersey legislation creating the Walkway was passed. It is used daily by thousands of walkers, bikers, strollers and other forms of conveyance and is a crucial link in the public transportation system along the Hudson. The Walkway is also a major recreational asset for neighboring residents and the public at large with public parks along the waterfront in each of the 9 municipalities that border the waterfront.

Walkway Status as of September 2025

The Walkway is approximately 85% completed with the only major undeveloped section located at the southern end of Jersey City and continuing into Bayonne. Large industrial facilities including a scrap metal export company, a rail yard, major tank farms and a Port Authority port, remain active in this area. Development of the Walkway in this area awaits the day when these facilities close and the waterfront properties are developed.

The remainder of the Walkway is largely completed along the Hudson River shoreline from southern Jersey City to the George Washington Bridge in Fort Lee, a distance of approximately 16 linear miles. Only 8 segments or “gaps” in this 16-mile stretch of the Walkway remain to be completed. Plans are in place to complete these “gaps” in the next few years. Below is a list of the “gaps” with the current status of each from south to north.

Liberty Harbor North – Jersey City

Property Description: Liberty Harbor is a multi-acre residential development site that borders the Morris Canal in Jersey City and has been under development for over 20 years. Construction continues away from the waterfront, but the development will eventually construct residential buildings at the shoreline which will include a fully compliant Walkway. In the meantime, Liberty Harbor North is usually open to the public and walkers can proceed across the property along the waterfront between Jersey Avenue and Marin Boulevard.

Location: Along the northern side of Morris Canal between the Liberty State Park entrance at Jersey Avenue and the Hudson Point Apartments on Marin Boulevard.

Gap Length: approximately ½ mile

Property Condition: Paved commuter parking lots

Plans for Completion: A preliminary Waterfront Development Plan is under review by the Conservancy and the NJDEP that includes construction of the Walkway.

Target date to Remove Walkway Gap: 2035

Public Access: Leaving Liberty State Park via the Jersey Ave foot bridge, the Morris Canal shoreline can be accessed by turning to the east, through a driveway and gate that is on the right-hand side of Jersey Ave. After passing through the gate, stay to the right and follow along the Morris Canal shoreline until you reach the New York Waterways Ferry dock. Take a left toward the Hudson Point marina and proceed around the marina to connect with the Walkway at the Hudson Point Apartments.

Union Dry Dock – Hoboken

Property Description: This former site of Union Dry Dock is several acres of waterfront land that is owned by the City of Hoboken and leased to NY Waterways for ferry maintenance for the next 4 years
Location: In the northern end of Hoboken just south of Maxwell Place condominiums.

Gap Length: Several hundred yards

Property Condition: The Waterfront Park and Walkway have begun construction which will take several years.

Plans for Completion: After extended litigation, the City of Hoboken has acquired the property and has initiated plans to extend the Hoboken waterfront park through the property. This will include a fully compliant Walkway along the water’s edge. This will take 5 years to complete. A Walkway segment along Sinatra Drive may be completed at an earlier date.

Target Date to remove Walkway Gap: 2030

Bypass Alternative: Use Sinatra Drive to bypass the gap in either direction.

Weehawken Park – Weehawken

Property Description: Several acres of waterfront parkland and a swimming pool complex.

Location: In the center of Weehawken between Lincoln Harbor to the south and the existing Weehawken Park on the north

Gap Length: 100 yards

Property Condition: Undeveloped grassland.

Plans for Completion: The Walkway, including a bridge over an existing sewer outflow, is planned and will be constructed as soon as funding is secured.

Target Date for removing Walkway Gap: 2028

Bypass Alternatives: Use Port Imperial Blvd to bypass the gap in either direction.

Riverview Residential – North Bergen

Property Description: Several acres of waterfront land where a residential complex will be built.

Location: Northernmost property in North Bergen between the Watermark Condominiums to the south and Edgewater’s Glass House condominiums to the north.

Gap Length: Two hundred yards

Property Condition: Vacant land that is closed to the public.

Plans for Completion: Development plans, including a Walkway segment, have been approved by the NJDEP but have been inactive for over 10 years. Plans for development have been reactivated recently. The Conservancy has brought suit against the developer to open the property under the Public Trust Doctrine and build a temporary Walkway path that will connect the Walkway to existing permanent Walkway segments on the north and south of Riverview. The Developer has recently filed a Public Access Easement that includes full access to the waterfront by the public.

Target Date for removing Walkway Gap: 2027

Bypass Alternatives: Use River Road to bypass the gap in either direction.

Quanta Superfund Site – Edgewater

Property Description: Multi-acre EPA Superfund Site on the Hudson River previously used for disposal of chemical wastes.

Location: Between Edgewater Harbor’s Oyster Apartments to the south and City Place condominiums to the north.

Gap Length: Two hundred yards

Property Condition: Active EPA remediation site. Closed to the public

Plans for Completion: Remediation of the upland property has been completed and the property has been declared void of human health risks by the EPA. The adjoining Hudson River remains to be remediated by the EPA. A developer has proposed a major residential facility for the property, but this cannot proceed until the water contamination is remediated by the EPA. This will take 10 or more years. In the meantime, the EPA has agreed that a temporary Walkway could be safely constructed to connect the property to existing Walkway segments on the north and south. The property was recently sold to a new owner. The Conservancy is initiating discussions with the new owner.
Target Date to remove Walkway Gap: 2027

Bypass Alternatives: Use River Road to bypass the gap in either direction

615 River Road (Former Hess Oil Tank Farm) – Edgewater

Property Description: Multi-acre development property on the Hudson River. Formerly a distribution terminal and tank farm for Hess Oil.

Location: Center of Edgewater between the Mitsuwa Shopping Center to the south and Edgewater Market to the north.

Gap Length: Several hundred yards

Property Condition: Vacant land awaiting construction. Closed to the public

Plans for Completion: Development plans, including a segment of the Walkway, have been in place for several years. Construction has begun and will take several years to complete. The Walkway segment will be built in the initial development phase of the property.

Target Date to Remove Walkway Gap: 2027

Bypass Alternatives: Use River Road to bypass the gap in either direction.

The Marketplace at 725 River Road – Edgewater

Property Description: Restaurant/ Retail Complex

Location: 725 River Road in the Middle of Edgewater immediately North of 615 River Road, Edgewater.

Gap Length: Several hundred yards

Property Condition: Wooden boardwalk exists behind several restaurants and retail stores, which does not connect to the Walkway. The Boardwalk area has been used by several of the restaurants to provide covered outdoor seating, which further impedes the ability to traverse the Boardwalk. The property is owned by the NJDEP and leased to a private operator. Legal action was commenced in US Federal Court—Northern District of NJ against the NJDEP and its Lessee to enforce the public rights under the Public Trust Doctrine and Americans for Disabilities Act to provide public access. The Court has recently appointed a mediator and ordered mediation to be completed by Nov. 25, 2025.

Target Date to Remove Walkway Gap: 2026-2027

Bypass Alternatives: Use sidewalk in front of restaurants and stores to gain access to the Walkway to the north and the sidewalk at 615 River Road to the south. (See above).

Admiral’s Walk Condominiums – Edgewater

Property Description: Condominium complex

Location: Northern Edgewater between the Edgewater Marina to the south and Edgewater Community Park to the north

Gap Length: Several hundred yards

Property Condition: Active condominiums open only to residents and registered guests

Plans for Resolution: The Conservancy filed a complaint against Admiral’s Walk for violation of the Public Trust Doctrine and seeking the opening of the private Walkway within Admiral’s Walk along the Hudson River. The Court ordered Admiral’s Walk to open the property to the public. Engineering for a new Walkway has begun..

Target Date for removal of Walkway Gap: 2026

Bypass Alternatives: Use River Road to bypass the gap in either direction.