The Big Apple's latest wonder: $265M 'Floating' park on the Hudson prepares to open in NYC

A $265 million 'floating' public playground that was part-funded by Barry Diller and Diane von Furstenberg will open on Friday morning in New York City. Scroll down for video An aerial view shows the elevated Little Island park and amphitheater which opens in New York City on Friday A view shows the amphitheater and venue at the park, which can seat 687 for live events - many of which are scheduled throughout the summer The new park is designed with peaks and valleys - making its 2.4-acre footprint feel much larger than it actually is The park, situated on the Hudson River on the West Side of Manhattan has stunning skyline views including the Empire State Building The park's platform is supported by 132 concrete 'tulips', pictured with the World Trade Center in the background The concrete beams supporting the park are mounted above pylons where the old Pier 54 stood, which has been partially preserved for marine life The park has been in the works for nearly a decade as New Yorkers wondered if it would ever open. PICTURED: Diane von Furstenberg, the 74-year-old Belgian fashion designer, is seen with her Hollywood mogul husband Barry Diller A view shows two people looking at the park and playground, which is 'floating' on the Hudson River The park has more than 350 species of flowers, trees and shrubs planted, giving a peaceful feel for New Yorkers in view of the bustle of the city A view shows how the concrete tulpis also vary in height giving elevation to the park's landscape A view shows flowers planted along the Manhattan waterfront in front of the new Little Island park The landscape design includes plantings that are varied to provide an environment that changes with the four seasons The Little Island park also includes an area with snacks, which is not pictured, that will be operated by Savory Hospitality. There are three stalls to buy food in The Play Ground area with a menu featuring items 'curated for all ages' A view shows a serene bench in front of the Hudson River and views of New Jersey during sunset hours at the Little Island Park The park also includes a lawn space to relax called The Glade, as well as a a 687-seat amphitheater for live events 'Given how many revolutions this went through, from starting to dying and starting again, I was actually awestruck when I could actually look up and see it,' Diller told the outlet. The new park sits over the pylons that once held up the pier Each tulip's shape is unique and has a different weight load capacity to hold the soil, lawns, overlooks, and trees The park's design reportedly remains largely unchanged from when they were unveiled in 2014 Workers are seen constructing the park, which was in the works for about a decade before its completion A view during construction shows the concrete base for the park before it was landscaped and opened to the public