The High Line
High Line Basics: Know Before You Go
This text is part of Parks’ Historical Signs Project and can be found posted within the park.
Park Hours:
The High Line is open from daily from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Last entry to the park is at 9:45 p.m.
Park Rules:
Park rules prohibit:
- Walking on rail tracks, gravel, or plants
- Picking flowers or plants
- Throwing objects
- Sitting on railings or climbing on any part of the High Line
- Bicycles, skateboards, skates and scooters
- Performances or amplified sound, except by permit
- Solicitation
- Commercial activity, except by permit
- Littering
- Glass bottles
- Obstructing entrances or paths
- Drinking alcohol, except in designated concession areas
- Feeding birds or squirrels
- Dogs (dogs are currently not allowed on the High Line due to the limited area of the pathways and the fragility of the new plantings).
Park Entrances:
The High Line has entrances spaced every 2-3 blocks. Entrances are located at:
- Gansevoort Street and Washington Street (stairs)
- 14th Street, east of West Street (stairs and elevator available)
- 16th Street, east of 10th Avenue (stairs and elevator available)
- 18th Street, west of 10th Avenue (stairs)
- 20th Street, west of 10th Avenue (stairs)
Accessible Entrance:
There are elevators at 14th Street and 16th Street.
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