Pier 84 Upland Park, a 4.3 acre public urban plaza, represents the first phase of Hudson River Park Segment 6. The park concept is derived mainly from its surrounding context, one of the most vibrant, pedestrian and tourist oriented areas on the Hudson River waterfront. A range of public gathering and sitting areas, varying in scale and intensity, provide the setting for this inviting new public open space.

A new park building at 44th Street provides office, rest room and food service facilities. The form of this building is that of an arc, defining the great gathering space of the Fountain Plaza. Here, a dry-deck fountain is the focus to engage passers-by and park visitors alike. The fountain jets are arranged in a spiral, echoing the labyrinth paving pattern executed in granite.

The pier includes expanses of paved areas in support of the client's program of accommodating large groups of park visitors for special events. An expansive lawn area separates the paved spaces and, being gently sloped to the south and west, allows park users to relax and sun themselves on a field of softscape. At its westernmost location, a boardwalk hook has been provided, recalling the historic element added to the previous pier to allow large passenger ships to turn and tie up to it. This element allows park visitors to travel even further out into the River and includes seating and telescopes for distance viewing.