Park update: The section of the High Line between 23rd Street and 30th Street will be temporarily closed from 7am – 6pm between August 25 – 29. Visitors may exit at those streets and walk along 10th Avenue to re-enter the park. Stairs and an elevator are available at 23rd Street and 30th Street.
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Our four seasons with “A Totem for the High Line.” will be coming to an end. There’s only a few more days to see Arthur Simms’ “A Totem for the High Line.” on the park, and we hope you swing by the park at 16th Street to see this piece before it departs.
“A Totem for the High Line.” is a site-specific sculpture speaks directly to its site, both on the High Line and in New York City. Incorporating a decommissioned utility pole found on Randall’s Island, assorted cables, and discarded license plates from various states, Simms continues his practice of entangling and reusing objects to emphasize the various histories and meanings they carry.
The last day to view this work on the park is August 27th. This sculpture has been a stellar addition to our collection, and we’ll deeply miss having it on the park!
Learn more about “A Totem for the High Line.” and the other artworks currently on view at our link in bio.
📸: Timothy Schenck (@timothyschenck), Liz Ligon (@lizlig)
It`s a joy when we discover new ways to immerse ourselves in nature in the city. That`s why we were thrilled to see John David, the father of Friends of the High Line`s co-founder Joshua David, recently featured in the New York Times as a participant in the "Arbologues." Just a few blocks away from the High Line, patrons at Nancy Manocherian’s the cell theater in Chelsea are gathering to exchange meaningful dialogue with a very special neighbor—a pagoda tree!
In a new immersive theater experience, "Arborlogues: A Botanical Recital Performed for One Tree," attendees are invited to deliver a 15-minute monologue directly to the pagoda tree in the backyard of the theater, highlighting the interdependence of people, trees, and the city. 🍃
If you`ve been on the park recently to visit to visit our educational Nature in the City exhibition along the park, then you know that the exploration of urban ecology is a theme near and dear to our hearts. Whether you attend a future show of "Arborlogues: A Botanical Recital Performed for One Tree" or head up to the High Line for a moment among the park`s trees (there are over 1,300 of them!), we hope you have the chance to spend some time with some of New York City`s favorite trees.
Thank you to the David family for the intergenerational care and appreciation for our city`s nature and for our park. 🫶
📸: Shuran Huang For The New York Times (@nytimes)
Hello summer beauties! On this gorgeous and sunny day, we`re grateful for the chance to see one of the High Line gardens` newest plant selections in bloom—Allium "Summer Beauty"! ☀️ 🍃 💜
Recently planted by our expert horticulturists, this variety of garlic chives (also known as "Allium lusitanicum") has been a gorgeous new addition to the gardens in the northern section of the park! "Summer Beauty" is known for its resiliency. These alliums are drought tolerant, can withstand harsh winters, and are adaptable to different growing conditions. With their onion-like scent, they are simultaneously resistant to garden pests and a favorite of pollinators — providing a reliable source of nectar for the park`s native bees and butterflies.
Thank you to our dear friend (and the original garden designer of the High Line) @PietOudolf for the recommendation to add this to the gardens! If you stop by the park in the coming days, we hope you get the chance to see these blooms in their prime!
📍: On the High Line at 30th Street at the Crossroads and the Spur
📸: Liz Devine (@liz_devine)
We`re officially in the dog days of summer—that time in August when the humidity is so high that you could cut the air with a knife. Thankfully, the High Line`s gardens, groves, water features, and food vendors offer a panoply of respites all along the park.
Whether you`re seeking bursting blooms, summer treats, cityscapes, or shady spots for a stroll, the High Line has you covered. With average temperatures 7.2 degrees cooler than the surrounding neighborhoods, according to a recent study, the High Line is officially one of the "coolest" spots in the city to spend a warm weekend day! ☀️
Come see what`s new in the gardens, stop by our food vendors at 15th Street and 22nd Streets, and reward yourself with a moment of rest and relaxation in these last weeks of summer! Check out our link in bio to download your free copy of our High Line Pocket Guide to chart your perfect day on the park.
📸: Liz Devine (@liz_devine) , Rowa Lee (@aloarowa)
Oh, what a night! New York—you really showed up and showed out at ¡Arriba! 🕺🏻
With electrifying music from Cheo y Los Consentidos de la Casa (@cheoylosconsentidosdelacasa), expert dance instruction from Yailenne Escobar (@loving__cancer), and the smooth sounds of DJ Mickey Pérez (@DJMickeyPerez), our Latin dance party in the sky was an unbelievable night to remember. Throughout the evening, we also paid tribute to the phenomenal life, legacy, and musical contributions of the Latin music legend and the pride of New York City, Eddie Palmieri. 🎶 💃
¡Arriba!, which came directly out of input from our local community members, is the Friends of the High Line’s longest-running public program and one of our favorite summer nights out on the park. Enchanting events like this would not be possible without the work and support of the staff, volunteers, and our fellow New Yorkers. And a special thanks to our friends at Guardian (@GuardianLife)—the Lead Wellness Sponsor of the High Line—who have been instrumental in creating wellness opportunities for us to get moving at the park. 💥
We’ll see you back on the dance floor in the sky next summer! ☀️
If you stop by the park for a summer sunset, be sure to stop and smell the flowers! 🌅 🫶
Learn more about the beautiful blooms at center, Echinacea (a.k.a., coneflowers), at the link in our bio.
🌸: Echinacea, blazing stars, flowering spurge
Get your dancing shoes and best moves ready—¡Arriba! is back on the High Line on Thursday, August 14! We can`t wait to transform the park to an open-air dance floor and enjoy the sounds of local salsa legends and practice our favorite dance moves alongside our fellow New Yorkers.
Whether you’re an experienced salsa dancer or just excited to learn, come join us for ¡Arriba! and see why it’s the High Line’s longest-running public program. With dance lessons led by Yailenne Escobar, an electrifying live salsa performance by Cheo y Los Consentidos de la Casa (@cheoylosconsentidosdelacasa), and an international dance music set by DJ Mickey Pérez (@djmickeyperez)—this FREE dance party is going to be an electrifying night out in New York City!
Advance registration is highly encouraged, but walk-ups are welcome if the event is not at capacity.
📍 On the High Line between 15th and 16th Streets
🗣️: Free Admission with RSVP
📆: Thursday, August 14 (Rain or Shine!)
⏰: 6 – 9pm
🎟️: https://bit.ly/4500kFx
📸: @LizLig
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En las noches de verano, el High Line se transforma de un parque a una pista de baile al aire libre donde neoyorquinos y visitantes se reúnen para disfrutar de la música de las leyendas locales de la salsa y aprender a bailar con los mejores salseros de Nueva York. No importa si llueva o truene, ¡Arriba! también cuenta con un área bajo techo. Todas las edades son bienvenidas.
📍 En el High Line entrada en la calle 14
🗣️: Inscríbase en Eventbrite. ¡Se admiten personas sin inscripción previa!
📆: Jueves, 14 de agosto, de 6 a 9 p. m.
⏰: 6 – 9pm
🎟️: https://bit.ly/4500kFx
📸: @LizLig
Rise and shine, New York! If you’re looking to get an early start on your summer mornings, we hope you make an early stroll on the High Line a part of your day. ☀️
For many Friends of the High Line staffers and our fellow New Yorkers, our most memorable and magical moments on the park often take place in the morning. Whether you’re looking for a clear jogging path or hoping to add an art walk to your morning commute, our park in the sky offers parkgoers a moment of peace—and a much-needed reprieve from the city’s toasty summer temperatures.
The High Line is open to parkgoers every morning starting at 7am, and we hope you’ll join us in taking in a morning moment of tranquility and peace. And if you see our staff members working on the park, we hope you show your appreciation for their endeavors to make this a special place for our visitors—especially in the warmer months of the year.
📸: @andrewfraszphoto
It`s shaping up to be a beautiful summer weekend in New York! We`re savoring every minute of this weekend`s sunny and temperate forecast and excited to spend some time out on the park. ☀️
What`s the recipe for a perfect day on the park for the Friends of the High Line? Admiring the gardens` bursting blooms and the city`s sweeping skyline, enjoying the sweet treats and tasty bites from our food vendors at 15th Street and 22nd Street, and learning more about the plant`s ecosystems and plant selections in our Nature in the City exhibit!
If you stop by the park, we hope you have a wonderful weekend at our little slice of green in the city. And if you see the Friends of the High Line staff at work, be sure to show some appreciation for their work to bring our park in the sky to life! Our park staff toil in the heat 7 days a week, so that park-goers can enjoy a clean, carefully tended, and vibrant respite for nature in the city on days like this one!
📸: Andrew Frasz (@andrewfraszphoto) , Rowa Lee (@aloarowa) , Liz Devine (@liz_devine)
Whether you are a budding birder, a career ornithologist, or a fan of larger-than-life avian art, we hope take the time this summer to enjoy the magic and beauty of the birds of the High Line!
New York City has over 400 species of resident and visiting birds, and the High Line`s 1.5+ miles of naturalistic gardens offer a reliable supply of shelter and nourishment for our feathered friends. If you`re looking to get some birdwatching in on the High Line, we recommend stopping by early in the day and spending time in the Chelsea Thicket at 21st Street. You might be able to see birds perched in the park`s dogwoods, redbuds, hollies, witchhazels, and or sassafras trees! 🌳
And if you`re looking for a quick break from birdwatching, be sure to check out the park`s current artwork on view. Right now, there are two High Line Art commissions featuring our avian friends. Iván Argote`s monumental pigeon "Dinosaur" can be seen on the High Line at 30th Street, and Allison Katz`s rooster and hen depicted in "Don`t ASK" can be seen adjacent to the High Line at 18th Street! 🐦 🐔
If you have any exciting bird sightings, be sure to let us know by tagging us in your posts and using #ISpyOnTheHighLine!
📸: Ayinde Listhrop, @andrewfraszphoto , @timothyschenck
Mark your calendars—¡Arriba! is back on the High Line on Thursday, August 14! Whether you`re a seasoned dancer or have two left feet, we can`t wait to see you on our dance floor in the sky.
With dance lessons led by Yailenne Escobar, an electrifying live salsa performance by Cheo y Los Consentidos de la Casa (@cheoylosconsentidosdelacasa), and an international dance music set by DJ Mickey Pérez (@djmickeyperez)—this dance party is sure to get New York City moving and grooving! We will also be paying tribute to the legendary Eddie Palmieri, whose Afro-Caribbean music helped usher in the golden age of salsa in New York City. To celebrate him, live music and DJ sets will feature some of his hits and we’ll have other festive nods to his genius and contributions. Advance registration is highly encouraged, but walk-ups are welcome if the event is not at capacity.
📍 On the High Line between 15th and 16th Streets
🗣️: Free Admission with RSVP
📆: Thursday, August 14
⏰: 6 – 9pm
🎟️: https://bit.ly/4500kFx
📸: @LizLig
Are you looking for a way to beat the sweltering summer heat without hiding indoors or leaving the New York City? Look no further than the High Line!
This summer, a study by @ClimateCentral—an independent science research nonprofit—showed that the High Line significantly mitigates the heat island effect. While the park is on average 7.2°F cooler than the park`s surrounding neighborhoods on Manhattan`s West Side, a few spots are even up to 8.1°F cooler in parts of the park surrounded by high population density.
Want to spend some time in the "coolest" parts of the West Side of Manhattan? Be sure to check out these five locations on the High Line! Each of the five spots listed below were found to be up to 8.1 °F cooler than the surrounding city blocks.
☀️ Diller – von Furstenberg Sundeck, between 14th St. and 15th St.
☀️ The Hudson River Overlook, between 14th St. and 15th St.
☀️ Chelsea Grasslands, between 18th St. and 19th St.
☀️ 23rd Street Lawn, at 23rd St.
☀️ Meadow Walk, between 23rd St. and 25th St.
To read the full list of cool spots on the High Line to beat the summer heat, use the link in our bio to read more about the @ClimateCentral study in @FastCompany!
📸: @Liz_Devine
