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Park Update: High Line Is Now Open
Crews have cleared the ice from teh High Line's paths, and the entire park, between Gansevoort Street and West 30th Street, is now open to the public. Visit the blog to learn more about our process for removing ice from the High Line's paths.
Please check back for the latest updates and information.
Read MorePark Update: High Line Closing Due to Snow Conditions
Due to unsafe conditions created by the persistent snow, the High Line is closing early on Saturday, October 29. Visitors should anticipate a delayed opening of the High Line on Sunday, October 30, to allow crews to clear the stairs and pathways for visitors.
Please check back for latest updates and information or follow @highlinenyc on Twitter.
Read MorePark Update: High Line Closed Due to Icy Conditions
The High Line will remain closed on Sunday, October 30 due to unsafe conditions created by heavy ice. To protect the plants and path, we do not use corrosive rock salt or chemicals to melt ice and snow. Instead, we rely on warmer temperatures and hand shovels to remove ice from the park's pathway.
Today's High Line Program, Halloween Hi-Jinks on the High Line, is cancelled.
Visitors should anticipate a delayed opening of the High Line on Monday, October 31 to allow crews to finish clearing the ice. Please check back for latest updates and information or follow @highlinenyc on Twitter.
Read MoreCancelled: Halloween Hi-Jinks on the High Line
Halloween Hi-Jinks on the High Line is cancelled. To ensure everyone's safety and to allow crews to clear the ice, the park will remain closed on Sunday, October 30.
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Read MoreOctober 30: First-Ever Halloween Parade for Families on the High Line
Dress in costume and bring the whole family to the first-ever High Line Halloween Parade. A giant haunted train made by kids from local public schools will lead the parade to the Chelsea Market Passage, where families can enjoy face-painting, spooky tunes, and playtime with the Children’s Workyard Kit. From 12:00 - 4:00 PM, you can even purchase a pumpkin you pick out yourself—using your artistic talents to decorate it or just take it home to enjoy.
Visit our Event Calendar to learn more.
Read MoreOpening October 28: Sue de Beer's Haunt Room
High Line Art, presented by Friends of the High Line, is pleased to present Sue de Beer’s Haunt Room, which opens Friday, October 28 on the High Line.
Located in the 14th Street Passage on the High Line, Haunt Room is an interactive public art installation designed to induce haunted feelings by exposure to infrasound.
Join us this evening from 5:00 to 7:00 PM for the opening reception with the artist. Halloween costumes are encouraged!
Read MoreDiller – von Furstenberg Family Foundation Makes Historic $20M Commitment to the Future of the High Line
We are pleased to share exciting news: the Diller – von Furstenberg Family Foundation has made a $20 million commitment to the High Line, which is the largest single private contribution to a public park in New York City’s history.
This unprecedented pledge, made by Barry Diller and Diane von Furstenberg, will support our fundraising efforts to transform the final, undeveloped section of the High Line at the West Side Rail Yards and help build an endowment for the park’s long-term maintenance and operations.
Read MoreNYC Bike Share Demonstration under the High Line
Bicycling is a great way to get around and experience New York City in a whole new way. Join us on Tuesday, October 25 between 11:00 and 3:00 PM to learn more about New York City’s Bike Share Program, and go for a spin on one of the demonstration bikes from bike share programs in cities around the world.
Visit our Event Calendar for details.
Read MoreA New Curator for High Line Art
Friends of the High Line is pleased to announce that Cecilia Alemani will be appointed the Donald R. Mullen, Jr. Curator and Director of High Line Art Program. A distinguished independent curator and writer, Cecilia is currently a guest curator for the upcoming Performa 11, and a collaborator on the Frame section at the Frieze Art Fair in London and Frieze Talks series in New York. Cecilia succeeds Lauren Ross, who left the position in June and is now the Nancy E. Meinig Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art at the Philbrook Museum of Art in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Read MorePark Update: High Line Will Close Early on Halloween
Due to anticipated crowds associated with the Village Halloween Parade, the High Line will close at 6:00 PM on Monday, October 31. The High Line will resume regular fall hours (7:00 AM – 10:00 PM) on Tuesday, November 1.
Please check back or follow @highlinenyc on Twitter for the latest information and operational updates.
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