Park update: The section of the High Line from 16th to 23rd Streets will be closed on October 4. 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. At 16th Street, stairs are available.
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January 3, 2023
Our New Executive Director: Alan van Capelle
Meet the High Line’s new executive director, Alan van Capelle, and learn why he thinks the High Line is “one of the greatest treasures in New...
January 3, 2023
Meet the High Line’s new executive director, Alan van Capelle, and learn why he thinks the High Line is “one of the greatest treasures in New York”
November 30, 2022
Winter Lights Powered by Genesis
Experience a new light installation along the High Line’s Chelsea Market Passage.
November 30, 2022
Experience a new light installation along the High Line’s Chelsea Market Passage.
August 9, 2022
Alan van Capelle to join as Executive Director
Alan van Capelle will serve as the High Line’s next Executive Director.
August 9, 2022
Alan van Capelle will serve as the High Line’s next Executive Director.
September 14, 2021
Significant others: plants & insects
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Discover interesting relationships between High Line plants and insects you may find in the park.
By High Line | September 14, 2021
Discover interesting relationships between High Line plants and insects you may find in the park.
August 18, 2021
How you can support insects
By High Line
Learn how to support living organisms, plants, and insects,
By High Line | August 18, 2021
Learn how to support living organisms, plants, and insects,
August 18, 2021
How High Line Gardeners support insects
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Our gardeners are stewards of an entire ecosystem in the park—supporting birds, insects, and other creatures.
By High Line | August 18, 2021
Our gardeners are stewards of an entire ecosystem in the park—supporting birds, insects, and other creatures.
July 22, 2021
22 Years Ago: A New York Times Article, Two Residents, and a Historic Community Board Meeting
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On July 25, 1999, an article on the High Line ran in the New York Times. In it, a new idea was proposed for the elevated rail, which was slated for...
By High Line | July 22, 2021
On July 25, 1999, an article on the High Line ran in the New York Times. In it, a new idea was proposed for the elevated rail, which was slated for demolition at the time.
February 3, 2021
High Line Backgrounds for Video Calls
Brighten up your background with a High Line photo.
February 3, 2021
Brighten up your background with a High Line photo.
January 11, 2021
A Vision for New Connections
A new vision to increase pedestrian connectivity on the West Side.
January 11, 2021
A new vision to increase pedestrian connectivity on the West Side.
August 6, 2020
Plant of the Week: Northern blazing star
Northern blazing star, Liatris scariosa var. scariosa, is a perennial in the aster family which produces beautiful purple thistle-like flowers in the...
August 6, 2020
Northern blazing star, Liatris scariosa var. scariosa, is a perennial in the aster family which produces beautiful purple thistle-like flowers in the mid-summer. It is native to the eastern half of North America and goes by several...