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HIGH LINE The High Line is an elevated freight rail line transformed into a public park on Manhattan’s West Side. It is owned by the City of New York, and maintained and operated by Friends of the High Line. Founded in 1999 by community residents, Friends of the High Line fought for the High Line’s preservation and transformation at a time when the historic structure was under the threat of demolition. Friends of the High Line seeks to protect the entire historic structure, transforming an essential piece of New York’s industrial past and inspiring new ways of thinking about the city, parks, public space, preservation, and community. Friends of the High Line provides virtually all of the High Line’s annual operating budget and is responsible for the maintenance of the park, pursuant to a license agreement with the New York City Department of Parks & Recreation. Through excellence in operations, stewardship, innovative programming, and world-class design, Friends of the High Line seeks to engage the vibrant and diverse community on and around the High Line. HIGH LINE MEMBERSHIP Members help provide more than 90% of the High Line’s operating support each year. Friends of the High Line depends on members to hire staff who keep the park clean, tend the plantings, and create programs and artwork to engage visitors. Members receive the biannual High Line Magazine, invitations to special events, discounts at local stores, and other benefits. Visit www.thehighline.org to learn more. HIGH LINE ART Friends of the High Line commissions site-specific artworks for the park, offering a platform for visual, performance, and sound art by emerging and established artists. Visit art.thehighline.org to learn more. HIGH LINE FOOD The High Line features food kiosks in the spring, summer, and fall, offering seasonal, family-friendly meals and snacks, as well as an open-air café at The Porch, serving casual meals, beer, and wine. HIGH LINE PROGRAMS Through its free tours, workshops, field trips, and festivals, Friends of the High Line offers opportunities for families, teens, and adults to explore contemporary arts, horticulture, and urban preservation, creating innovative experiences that highlight the distinctiveness of the park. HOURS The High Line is open daily. Hours vary by season: Winter Hours | December 1 – March 31 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM Spring Hours | April 1 – May 31 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM Summer Hours | June 1 – September 30 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM Fall Hours | October 1 – November 30 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM STAY CONNECTED www.thehighline.org This map was produced by Friends of the High Line. Map photos by Iwan Baan, Paul Katcher, Austin Kennedy, Annik La Farge, Liz Ligon, Melissa Mansur, Barry Munger, Timothy Schenck, Steven Severinghaus, Sean Walsh. The Diller – von Furstenberg Building image by Renzo Piano Workshop and Beyer Blinder Belle Architects & Planners. Map design by OCD. Fifth Edition © 2014 PAGE 1 OF 4

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HIGH LINE The High Line is an elevated freight rail line transformed into a public park on Manhattan’s West Side. It is owned by the City of New York, and maintained and operated by Friends of the High Line.

Founded in 1999 by community residents, Friends of the High Line fought for the High Line’s preservation and transformation at a time when the historic structure was under the threat of demolition. Friends of the High Line seeks to protect the entire historic structure, transforming an essential piece of New York’s industrial past and inspiring new ways of thinking about the city, parks, public space, preservation, and community. Friends of the High Line provides virtually all of the High Line’s annual operating budget and is responsible for the maintenance of the park, pursuant to a license agreement with the New York City Department of Parks & Recreation. Through excellence in operations, stewardship, innovative programming, and world-class design, Friends of the High Line seeks to engage the vibrant and diverse community on and around the High Line.

HIGH LINE MEMBERSHIP Members help provide more than 90% of the High Line’s operating support each year. Friends of the High Line depends on members to hire staff who keep the park clean, tend the plantings, and create programs and artwork to engage visitors. Members receive the biannual High Line Magazine, invitations to special events, discounts at local stores, and other benefits. Visit www.thehighline.org to learn more.

HIGH LINE ART Friends of the High Line commissions site-specific artworks for the park, offering a platform for visual, performance, and sound art by emerging and established artists. Visit art.thehighline.org to learn more.

HIGH LINE FOOD The High Line features food kiosks in the spring, summer, and fall, offering seasonal, family-friendly meals and snacks, as well as an open-air café at The Porch, serving casual meals, beer, and wine.

HIGH LINE PROGRAMS Through its free tours, workshops, field trips, and festivals, Friends of the High Line offers opportunities for families, teens, and adults to explore contemporary arts, horticulture, and urban preservation, creating innovative experiences that highlight the distinctiveness of the park.

HOURS The High Line is open daily. Hours vary by season:

Winter Hours | December 1 – March 31 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM Spring Hours | April 1 – May 31 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM Summer Hours | June 1 – September 30 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM Fall Hours | October 1 – November 30 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM

STAY CONNECTED www.thehighline.org This map was produced by Friends of the High Line.

Map photos by Iwan Baan, Paul Katcher, Austin Kennedy, Annik La Farge, Liz Ligon, Melissa Mansur, Barry Munger, Timothy Schenck, Steven Severinghaus, Sean Walsh. The Diller – von Furstenberg Building image by Renzo Piano Workshop and Beyer Blinder Belle Architects & Planners.

Map design by OCD. Fifth Edition © 2014

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ELEVATORS GANSEVOORT STREET AT THE DILLER – VON FURSTENBERG BUILDING** WEST 14TH STREET WEST 16TH STREET WEST 23RD STREET*** WEST 30TH STREET

The High Line is fully wheelchair accessible.

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RESTROOMS GANSEVOORT STREET AT THE DILLER – VON FURSTENBERG BUILDING** WEST 16TH STREET

FOOD AND BEVERAGE Snacks are available in the spring, summer, and fall from food kiosks on the High Line.

HIGH LINE SHOP A carefully curated selection of gifts and keepsakes. Every purchase supports the High Line.

shop.thehighline.org

*** The 23rd Street Elevator is out of service until further notice due to damage caused by Hurricane Sandy.

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