Last summer we went to New York because of my dad’s health issues. As he was going to have serious surgery, we had rented a flat in Chelsea, just across the street from the Chelsea Market. I had been to New York before but this was the first time that I spent more than a few days there. We scheduled our arrival a couple of days before the surgery to have some time to recover from jet lag. During that time, my dad and I were going to the High Line Park early in the morning for a walk. Although it was very crowded during the day, the park was quiet in the early morning hours.
As you can imagine from its name, the High Line used to be an elevated rail line dating back to the 1920’s. At the end of the 1990’s, the park’s destiny seemed doomed, but the local community stood up for transformation of this unused zone into a public park. I think it should be a great inspiration for other cities in the world. It’s almost magical how all the trees and plants in the park can cut the noise of the city and provide such a peaceful place for people.
The High Line Park is almost 2.5 km long. There are several points where you can access and exit the park but if you go back to where you started, it will be at least a 5km walk.
The High Line Park is operated and maintained by Friends of the High Line, that is a non-profit organization. lIf you would like to support them, you can make donations or adopt a plant.
View from the High Line
High Line
Art in the High Line Park
View from the High Line Park
