Park update: From 7am – 3:30pm on Monday, March 18 and Tuesday, March 19, the High Line will be partially closed between 23rd and 30th Streets due to construction. Visitors can enter and exit at the 23rd Street stair/elevator and the 30th/10th Street stair. The entrances from Hudson Yards, the Connector, and the Spur remain open.
April 30, 2014
The Hardy and Beautiful Species Tulip
By Kyla Dipong
You can find pretty Tulipa saxatilis ‘Lilac Wonder’ blooming at West 14th Street. Photo by Beverly Israely Excuse me, what’s that flower? We...
By Kyla Dipong | April 30, 2014
You can find pretty Tulipa saxatilis ‘Lilac Wonder’ blooming at West 14th Street. Photo by Beverly Israely Excuse me, what’s that flower? We hear this question every day at this time of year. You may not recognize it. It’s...
April 25, 2014
Photo of the Week: Colors of Spring
By Erika Harvey
In the evening hours and on overcast days, Lady Jane tulips, Tulipa Lady Jane, are closed. On warm sunny days the pink petals open to reveal bright...
By Erika Harvey | April 25, 2014
In the evening hours and on overcast days, Lady Jane tulips, Tulipa Lady Jane, are closed. On warm sunny days the pink petals open to reveal bright white interiors and black anthers. Photo by John Suhar Yesterday evening, High Line...
April 21, 2014
Plant of the Week: Korean Tassel Fern
By Andi Pettis
Cinnamon-colored tassels edge the fronds of the Korean tassel fern as they first begin to unfurl in the spring. Photo by Steven Severinghaus The High...
By Andi Pettis | April 21, 2014
Cinnamon-colored tassels edge the fronds of the Korean tassel fern as they first begin to unfurl in the spring. Photo by Steven Severinghaus The High Line’s planting design is inspired by the self-seeded landscape that grew up between...
April 18, 2014
Photo of the Week: Archeo
By Erika Harvey
Jessica Jackson Hutchins’ sculpture Him and Me is turning heads on the Falcone Flyover, on the High Line between West 25th and West 26th Streets....
By Erika Harvey | April 18, 2014
Jessica Jackson Hutchins’ sculpture Him and Me is turning heads on the Falcone Flyover, on the High Line between West 25th and West 26th Streets. Photo by Timothy Schenck High Line Art’s third group exhibition kicked off this week...
April 18, 2014
Goodbye, Maeve!
By Jennette Mulaney
“Head to the ground” is a compliment in gardening, indicating a serious commitment to work. Maeve demonstrates the pose in this candid shot...
By Jennette Mulaney | April 18, 2014
“Head to the ground” is a compliment in gardening, indicating a serious commitment to work. Maeve demonstrates the pose in this candid shot as she tends to the 23rd Street Lawn. Photo by Timothy Schenck This week we say...
April 16, 2014
High Line Art's Spring Season
By Ashley Tickle
An installation view of Marianne Vitale’s Common Crossings, part of the group exhibition Archeo. Photo by Timothy Schenck High Line Art will...
By Ashley Tickle | April 16, 2014
An installation view of Marianne Vitale’s Common Crossings, part of the group exhibition Archeo. Photo by Timothy Schenck High Line Art will premiere several new projects this spring as part of its ever-changing public art program...
April 14, 2014
Plant of the Week: Species Tulip
By Andi Pettis
Unlike modern tulip hybrids and cultivars, the flowers of species tulip (Tulipa turkestanica) open entirely in full sun. Photo by Friends of the High...
By Andi Pettis | April 14, 2014
Unlike modern tulip hybrids and cultivars, the flowers of species tulip (Tulipa turkestanica) open entirely in full sun. Photo by Friends of the High Line. The High Line’s planting design is inspired by the self-seeded landscape that...
April 11, 2014
Photo of the Week: High Line Nightlife
By Erika Harvey
Extended spring hours mean more time to experience after-dark hours on the High Line. With the park now open until 10:00 PM – and temperatures in a...
By Erika Harvey | April 11, 2014
Extended spring hours mean more time to experience after-dark hours on the High Line. With the park now open until 10:00 PM – and temperatures in a much more friendly range – visitors can enjoy the light show that makes the “city...
April 8, 2014
Plant of the Week: Winter Aconite
By Andi Pettis
An early spring bloom, winter aconite is an important source of food for foraging pollinators. Photo by Phil Vachon The High Line’s planting design is...
By Andi Pettis | April 8, 2014
An early spring bloom, winter aconite is an important source of food for foraging pollinators. Photo by Phil Vachon The High Line’s planting design is inspired by the self-seeded landscape that grew up between rail tracks after the...
April 4, 2014
Photo of the Week: Waving Goodbye to Winter
By Erika Harvey
Wisps of Mexican feather grass gently wave in the spring breeze. GIF by Steven Severinghaus If you’ve visited the High Line recently, you’ve...
By Erika Harvey | April 4, 2014
Wisps of Mexican feather grass gently wave in the spring breeze. GIF by Steven Severinghaus If you’ve visited the High Line recently, you’ve probably noticed that the once-tall dried grasses that characterize the park’s winter...