SEE: Designs For Manhattan's First Beach Approved By CB

HUDSON RIVER PARK, NY — Manhattan's first beach will now include a "river gym," rocks made for sitting near the water's edge and more flood protections along its coast, according to designs approved by the community board last week.

The final round of design concepts for the Gansevoort Peninsula section of Hudson River Park, which up until last year was used for Department of Sanitation parking, got the OK from Community Board 2's full board after designers made a series of changes brought on by feedback from local residents.

The design plan will transform the 5.5-acre strip into a small beach, lounging space, playing field and, most recently, an adult fitness area, according to the January presentation.

James Corner Field Operations, nArchitects and Hudson River Park Trust will finalize the approved designs and draw up construction documents by this spring and are expected to start construction on the project in the fall.

Here's a look at the latest renderings, including the changes made since the first designs were revealed last year:

Designers altered plans for the peninsula's northern edge, including adding an adult fitness area they are calling the "river gym." The northern edge changes also include shortening the length of the dog run, which will now be about 22 feet by 200 feet and expanding a salt marsh area.

The southern edge of the peninsula also got tweaked since the last designs for the project.

Designers changed a section or rocks along the water's edge into stone ledges so that they can be used for sitting along the water. A graded ramp was also added to the coast at the request of the kayaking community. The ramp is accessible under the Americans With Disabilities Act and will be made with a rubber surface so that kayakers can rest their boats on it, according to the designs.

Changes to the plan also included more resiliency measures meant to protect the beach from flooding.

The center of the playing field's height was raised from seven feet up to 12.9 feet and a 1 percent slope was added from its highest point to its edges. Designers said that this change is standard for playing fields and will help with drainage.

The elevation of some areas on the esplanade and the perimeter of the park were also raised. The buildings in the park will also have dry and wet storm-proofing and will be setup to divert rainwater and prevent it from entering the sewer system, designers said.

13th Avenue Lounges.

The comfort station.

The Hudson balcony.

All renderings included in a presentation to Community Board 2 by James Corner Field Operations, nArchitects and Hudson River Park Trust.