High Line Park, New York City

Our little oasis in the jungle of Manhattan. This 1.45 mile long park is built on an elevated section of an old unused railroad spur. The High Line opened to trains in 1934 and ran from 34th street to St. John's Park Terminal at Spring street. It carried goods from Manhattan's largest industrial district. Due to the growth of the interstate trucking industry, however, the need for the trains has diminished and by 1980's ceased completely.

Inspired by the Promenade Plantee in Paris, this is a wonderful place for a stroll amid beautiful trees and flowers, art and architecture.

The High Line can be accessed by various entrances from 14th to 34th streets.

It gets busy here during the day but mornings are peaceful and quiet.

High Line also features interesting art installations

The sleepwalker is so realistic that I actually thought it might be a person in need of serious help.

This peace by Kathryn Andrews

and this by Barbara Kruger

the planting design is inspired by the landscape that organically developed on the abandoned rail tracks during 25 years.

Not to be missed.

Joanna

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