Highbridge Park
News 
December 8, 2020
NYC PARKS CUTS THE RIBBON ON ANCHOR PARKS RENOVATION AT ADVENTURE PLAYGROUND IN HIGHBRIDGE PARK
NYC Parks Commissioner Mitchell J. Silver, FAICP, today joined Manhattan Borough President Gale...
September 15, 2020
ANCHOR PARKS PROGRESS: NYC PARKS UNVEILS NEW SOCCER FIELD AT HIGHBRIDGE PARK
NYC Parks Commissioner Mitchell J. Silver, FAICP, today joined Council Member Ydanis Rodriguez,...
October 23, 2018
NYC PARKS AND DEPUTY MAYOR ALICIA GLEN BREAK GROUND ON ANCHOR PARKS’ ASTORIA PARK PROJECT AND UNVEIL SCHEMATIC DESIGNS FOR ANCHOR PARKS CITY-WIDE PROJECTS
Four Anchor Parks Projects To Enter Construction Before Year End NYC Parks Commissioner...
May 24, 2016
NYC PARKS LAUNCHES SMART BENCH PILOT PROGRAM
Parks Advances Use of Technology to Improve Green Spaces NYC Parks Commissioner Mitchell...
January 27, 2016
Highbridge Recreation Center Celebrates Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Of Service
In celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, many Recreation Centers organized service...
August 4, 2015
NYC Parks Issues Request For Proposals For Ice Skating Rink At Highbridge Park
NYC Parks announces that a Request for Proposals (“RFP”) has been issued for the...
July 27, 2015
High Bridge Festival
On Saturday, July 25, 2015, NYC Parks joined Comptroller Scott Stringer, Manhattan...
July 10, 2015
NYC Parks Cuts the Ribbon on Restored Historic John T. Brush Stairway, Last Remnant of the Old Polo Grounds
Thursday, July 9, 2015 -- NYC Parks Commissioner Mitchell J. Silver, FAICP joined New York...
June 10, 2015
NYC Parks Partners With NYC Department Of Design And Construction To Re-open The High Bridge To The Public
Restoring the city’s oldest standing bridge after 45 years NYC Parks...
October 3, 2014
This Weekend In Parks
Saturday, October 4 Highbridge Hawk Watch West 172nd Street and Amsterdam...
Directions to Highbridge Park

Know Before You Go
There are currently 5 service interruptions affecting access within this park.
Highbridge Recreation Center
New York City’s recreation centers and indoor pools remain closed to the general public until further notice to provide COVID-19 related services as well as free childcare options for children who are scheduled for blended learning. To learn more or to apply for the childcare program, please visit the New York City Department of Education’s Learning Bridges program page.
Once we reopen, NYC Parks will extend all existing recreation center memberships to cover the length of time we are closed to the general public.
Highbridge Park
As a part of our Anchor Parks initiative, reconstruction of Highbridge Park is now underway. This project will reinstate access to a 10-block stretch of the park, improve connectivity and pathways, and restore the historic Grand Staircase at Laurel Hill Terrace. The project will also improve safety and security with new park lighting, and improve ADA access. Follow this project on the Parks Capital Tracker for updates.
Anticipated Completion: Summer 2020
Sunken Playground
As a part of our Anchor Parks initiative, reconstruction of Sunken Playground is now underway. Follow this project on the Parks Capital Tracker for updates.
Anticipated Completion: Winter 2021
Adventure Playground
As a part of our Anchor Parks initiative, reconstruction of Adventure Playground is now underway. Follow this project on the Parks Capital Tracker for updates.
Anticipated Completion: Winter 2021
Highbridge Park
The Highbridge Park Water Tower is currently closed and undergoing reconstruction. Follow this project on the Parks Capital Tracker for updates.
Anticipated Completion: Spring 2021

Events
- Second Saturdays Trailwork Party + Bike Share at Highbridge Bike Park
- Second Saturdays Trailwork Party + Bike Share at Highbridge Bike Park
- Second Saturdays Trailwork Party + Bike Share at Highbridge Bike Park
- Second Saturdays Trailwork Party + Bike Share at Highbridge Bike Park
- Second Saturdays Trailwork Party + Bike Share at Highbridge Bike Park