Highbridge Park
Highbridge Park is a public park on the western bank of the Harlem River in Washington Heights, Manhattan, New York City. It stretches between 155th Street and Dyckman Street in Upper Manhattan. The park is operated by the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation. The City maintains the southern half of the park, while the northern half is maintained by the non-profit New York Restoration Project. Prominent in the park are the Manhattan end of the High Bridge, the High Bridge Water Tower, and the Highbridge Play Center.
| Highbridge Park | |
|---|---|
Highbridge Play Center | |
| Type | Urban park |
| Location | Washington Heights, Manhattan, New York City |
| Coordinates | 40°50′49″N 73°55′48″W |
| Area | 119 acres (48 ha) |
| Created | 1865 |
| Operated by | NYC Parks |
| Public transit access | Subway: to 155th Street or 163rd Street–Amsterdam Avenue to 168th Street to 181st Street, 191st Street, or Dyckman Street Bus: M2, M3, M98, M100, M101, Bx3, Bx6, Bx6 SBS, Bx11, Bx13, Bx35, Bx36 |
New York City Landmark | |
| Designated | June 26, 2007 |
| Reference no. | 2237 |
| Designated entity | Bathhouse facade and pool |
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.