High Line, Elevated park in Manhattan, US
The High Line stretches for 1.45 miles as a public park constructed on a former freight rail line above Manhattan's West Side streets.
Built during the 1930s, this elevated railroad lifted freight trains 30 feet above ground level to remove dangerous traffic from Manhattan's industrial district streets.
The High Line includes rotating art installations, scheduled performances, educational programs, and seasonal cultural events throughout its green corridor.
Visitors can enter through multiple access points along the park, which connects Gansevoort Street to 34th Street with elevators and stairs.
Native plants, walking paths, and benches integrate with preserved rail tracks to create an elevated green space in Manhattan's urban landscape.
Location: Manhattan
Inception: 2009
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Operator: Friends of the High Line
Address: New York, NY 10011, USA 10011 New York
Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 07:00-19:00
Phone: +12125006035
Email: info@thehighline.org
Website: http://thehighline.org
GPS coordinates: 40.74830,-74.00500
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:05
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