The Bayport is oriented to provide children with a full view of the water and forms the centrepiece of a unique, interactive play area. A curved boardwalk with a pavilion and benches offers spectacular, panoramic views of the surrounding marinas and parkland, and a shoreline promenade allows access to the water's edge. The site is also a superb vantage point from which to enjoy water activities such as boating, windsurfing, and sailing. Both the tugboat and the Gartshore-Thomson building were donated to the City of Hamilton when the park was redeveloped. Additional features include lighting along the asphalt pathway and pier, an open lawn area, a parking lot, picnic tables, benches, and a wheelchair access ramp extending from Bay Street North.
Parking is available on site.
Pier 4 Park is located along Hamilton's waterfront at Bay Street North and Guise Street West. Both Pier 4 Park and Bayfront Park have received local, provincial, national and international recognition, including the 1994 Bay Area Restoration Council Implementation Award, the Ontario Parks Association Award of Recognition, the 1995 Elaine Burke Community Recognition Award, and the 1995 Excellence on the Waterfront Honour Award - Waterfront Centre.