Good Morning Portions of Pier 35 Open to the Public By The Lo-Down - December 19, 2018 FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinReddIt Photo: Friends of Pier 35. Photo: Friends of Pier 35. After years of delays, Pier 35 (near Rutgers Slip) finally opens today with a tour by city officials and neighborhood leaders. It’s a partial opening of the new recreational area. We’ll have more details later.