To meet the demands of our busiest time of the year, we ask all friends of the High Line to help us raise a total of $30,000—$1,000 for each block of our 1.5-mile-long park along Manhattan’s West Side.
The park that almost wasn’t
Twenty-five years ago the seed of an implausible dream was sown. Throughout the remarkable journey of the High Line, New Yorkers have collectively seen the potential for magic and possibility in the unlikeliest of places and dared to dream it into fruition. From mobilizing to protect the historic structure to providing almost 100% of our annual funding to actively informing how the park can best serve and elevate the interests of its diverse communities, people like you have nurtured the High Line every step of the way.
1999
The idea for a one-of-a-kind public space is born when two community members, Joshua David and Robert Hammond, meet. Friends of the High Line is formed, rallying to save the derelict railway, which was then in danger of demolition.
1999
The idea for a one-of-a-kind public space is born when two community members, Joshua David and Robert Hammond, meet. Friends of the High Line is formed, rallying to save the derelict railway, which was then in danger of demolition.
2001
Photographer Joel Sternfeld’s images of the wild, self-seeded landscape of the High Line help New Yorkers visualize the beauty of and potential for the High Line, galvanizing local support.
2001
Photographer Joel Sternfeld’s images of the wild, self-seeded landscape of the High Line help New Yorkers visualize the beauty of and potential for the High Line, galvanizing local support.
2003
An ideas competition sparks imaginations worldwide, inviting people to dream of what the High Line could be—responses include whimsical and fantastical ideas like a mile-long lap pool and a roller coaster.
2003
An ideas competition sparks imaginations worldwide, inviting people to dream of what the High Line could be—responses include whimsical and fantastical ideas like a mile-long lap pool and a roller coaster.
2004
In a design competition, Field Operations, Diller Scofidio + Renfro, and Piet Oudolf capture the magic of the wild High Line—and win the competition—envisioning a design for the future public space.
2004
In a design competition, Field Operations, Diller Scofidio + Renfro, and Piet Oudolf capture the magic of the wild High Line—and win the competition—envisioning a design for the future public space.
2006
In a major milestone, ground is broken and construction begins on the first two sections of the High Line, between Gansevoort and 20th Streets.
2006
In a major milestone, ground is broken and construction begins on the first two sections of the High Line, between Gansevoort and 20th Streets.
2009
The first section of the High Line opens. In response to community input and the surrounding neighborhoods, Friends of the High Line launches community programming and a dedicated public art program on the park. Our Teen Employment Program and High Line Food program follow.
2009
The first section of the High Line opens. In response to community input and the surrounding neighborhoods, Friends of the High Line launches community programming and a dedicated public art program on the park. Our Teen Employment Program and High Line Food program follow.
2012
In summer 2012, after years of advocacy, the final stretch of the High Line between 30th and 34th Streets is officially transferred from CSX to the City of New York, paving the way for the full historic structure to be transformed into public open space.
2012
In summer 2012, after years of advocacy, the final stretch of the High Line between 30th and 34th Streets is officially transferred from CSX to the City of New York, paving the way for the full historic structure to be transformed into public open space.
2016
The High Line Network launches, helping shape and support infrastructure reuse initiatives across North America in their efforts to become vibrant and equitable public spaces—which has grown from 19 projects to 46 projects today.
2016
The High Line Network launches, helping shape and support infrastructure reuse initiatives across North America in their efforts to become vibrant and equitable public spaces—which has grown from 19 projects to 46 projects today.
Today
Thanks to supporters like you, the High Line is much more than just a park or a path. Situated in a city that has lit up the imaginations of the world for generations, the High Line continues to offer magical and unexpected experiences emblematic of everything that makes New York City special. It is proof of what’s possible when the community comes together with a shared hope for the future, and it is a cultivator and grower of infinite dreams. We hope you’ll join us in dreaming about what comes next.
Today
Thanks to supporters like you, the High Line is much more than just a park or a path. Situated in a city that has lit up the imaginations of the world for generations, the High Line continues to offer magical and unexpected experiences emblematic of everything that makes New York City special. It is proof of what’s possible when the community comes together with a shared hope for the future, and it is a cultivator and grower of infinite dreams. We hope you’ll join us in dreaming about what comes next.
Explore
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Join us in celebrating the High Line’s 15th birthday as we remix some of our most popular and longest-running programs and partnerships—and offer a few new surprises! All programs are free and open to the public.
Seeded by you
Join us in planting seeds for the next 15 years of the park. Together, we’ll nurture the magic of the High Line and dream bigger for a vibrant tomorrow.
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