Park update: From April 14 – 18, the section of the High Line between 16th Street and 23rd Street will be temporarily closed. 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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May 11, 2020
Reimagining Public Space: Getting to Know the High Line Network
The High Line Network, why equitable public space matters, and the power of collective thinking.
May 11, 2020
The High Line Network, why equitable public space matters, and the power of collective thinking.
October 3, 2019
New Monuments for New Cities and Imagining Memorials for Today
By High Line Art and High Line Network
With historical evolution, we get to imagine who becomes landmark.
By High Line Art and High Line Network | October 3, 2019
With historical evolution, we get to imagine who becomes landmark.
February 14, 2019
High Line Love Stories
The High Line has long been known as one of the most romantic spots in the city: Time Out New York dubbed it a top pickup spot, it’s been...
February 14, 2019
The High Line has long been known as one of the most romantic spots in the city: Time Out New York dubbed it a top pickup spot, it’s been designated NYC’s #1 date destination, and NewYork.com called it a top site that’s...
November 24, 2017
#OptOutside Instead This Black Friday
By Nancy Harwood
Over the last three years, nearly 8 million people have chosen to #OptOutside instead of joining the shopping frenzy that is Black Friday. Started by...
By Nancy Harwood | November 24, 2017
Over the last three years, nearly 8 million people have chosen to #OptOutside instead of joining the shopping frenzy that is Black Friday. Started by REI, one of Friends of the High Line’s longest standing partners, the #OptOutside...
June 20, 2017
Introducing the High Line Network
Twenty years ago, transforming an industrial relic into a public park seemed like a far-fetched idea. But by collaborating with an array of community...
June 20, 2017
Twenty years ago, transforming an industrial relic into a public park seemed like a far-fetched idea. But by collaborating with an array of community leaders, organizations, elected officials, and supporters, we were able to create an...
April 19, 2016
Learning on the Line: How Field Trips Enrich Classroom Teaching
By Katie Henry
Since 2009, Friends of the High Line has welcomed more than 21,000 students on field trips. Students come from all over the New York City area; some...
By Katie Henry | April 19, 2016
Since 2009, Friends of the High Line has welcomed more than 21,000 students on field trips. Students come from all over the New York City area; some visit the park weekly, and others don’t even know there is a park above their...
March 30, 2016
Q&A with Spring Cutback Volunteer Bridget Gramling
By Eboni Munn
Before the onset of spring, our High Line gardeners and volunteers begin to work vigorously on trimming back textured grasses and perennials to make way...
By Eboni Munn | March 30, 2016
Before the onset of spring, our High Line gardeners and volunteers begin to work vigorously on trimming back textured grasses and perennials to make way for new growth along our 1.5-mile-long park. February 29 marked the first day of...
March 16, 2016
Learning on the Line: Using Oral Histories in the Classroom
Each month, Friends of the High Line invites local teachers and thinkers to write about how they incorporate the High Line into their curriculum. This...
March 16, 2016
Each month, Friends of the High Line invites local teachers and thinkers to write about how they incorporate the High Line into their curriculum. This month, Lara Balarezo and Meg Lyons – second grade teachers at PS 33 Chelsea Prep in...
December 24, 2015
From Tinder to Happily Ever After, and Everything in Between: Modern Romance on the High Line
By Erika Harvey
From missed connections to proposals; from swiping right to his and hers – or his and his or hers and hers – coordinated towels; from an...
By Erika Harvey | December 24, 2015
From missed connections to proposals; from swiping right to his and hers – or his and his or hers and hers – coordinated towels; from an unforgettable evening to growing old together, romance in the 21st Century takes many forms. If...
February 12, 2014
A High Line Love Story
By Jennette Mullaney
Lia and Michael De Feo radiate joy on their wedding day.Photo by Gulnara Samoilova The High Line plays host to all kinds of romantic moments –...
By Jennette Mullaney | February 12, 2014
Lia and Michael De Feo radiate joy on their wedding day.Photo by Gulnara Samoilova The High Line plays host to all kinds of romantic moments – engagements, first dates, weddings, even more engagements – and it’s easy to become...