tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6092692381720667997.post7923071123599303585..comments2023-09-27T22:02:05.291-04:00Comments on The High Bridge -- Its Past, Present & Future: The High Bridge and the ParkDr.Sliderulehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01041263408058380846noreply@blogger.comBlogger49125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6092692381720667997.post-64045077835295971382017-12-09T23:07:01.675-05:002017-12-09T23:07:01.675-05:00This is a great park leading up to the High Bridge...This is a great park leading up to the High Bridge. You can get some excellent views and walk through a lovely little tree lined walk on your way to the High Bridge. It’s a nice little respite from the hustle and bustle. Near the pool, there were some sculpture pieces of local artists. I don’t know if this is typical but it was a lovely addition to the park. <br /><br />Elizabeth McGlonenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6092692381720667997.post-7912927294919135882017-12-09T13:31:30.755-05:002017-12-09T13:31:30.755-05:00This is a great park leading up to the High Bridge...This is a great park leading up to the High Bridge. You can get some excellent views and walk through a lovely little tree lined walk on your way to the High Bridge. It's a nice little respite from the hustle and bustle. Near the pool, there was some sculpture pieces of local artists. I don't know if this is typical but it was a lovely addition to the park.<br /><br />OneDayTop has recently posted for Travel : <a href="http://onedaytop.com/three-beautiful-natural-wonders-can-see-within-us/" rel="nofollow"> Three beautiful natural wonders you can see within the US</a>Elizabeth McGlonehttp://onedaytop.com/three-beautiful-natural-wonders-can-see-within-us/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6092692381720667997.post-69289220168828156352017-07-15T11:58:50.324-04:002017-07-15T11:58:50.324-04:00I love reading your posts. I love hanging out in N...I love reading your posts. I love hanging out in NYC parks but the sketch factor of some the neglected ones keep me away. Your posts give me the guidance and courage to check them out myself. I would love to see the conclusion of the Highbridge Park saga and what the northern half has to offer. Do you think it's possible to walk the entirety of the park from 155th to Dyckman street?Elizabeth McGlonehttp://onedaytop.com/smoke-meets-fire-donald-trump-jr-emailed-russia/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6092692381720667997.post-59798962479319390832016-12-27T11:50:26.646-05:002016-12-27T11:50:26.646-05:00The information collected and posted in this blog ...The information collected and posted in this blog is impressive; I am inspired with your post writing style & how thoroughly you have covered this topic for four years. Thanks for taking the time to research and present this material, I am glad to read all these interesting posts about the High Bridge history and would I like to learn more about the High Bridge each time you post.Kavin (Vietnam)noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6092692381720667997.post-80325701605465552452015-07-15T08:01:02.139-04:002015-07-15T08:01:02.139-04:00You did a great job on the redesign. It looks goo...You did a great job on the redesign. It looks good. Keep up the good work.Urban Orehttp://highbridgeparkdevelopment.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6092692381720667997.post-23848603878046141642015-04-18T22:34:19.301-04:002015-04-18T22:34:19.301-04:00Yes, but when will the bridge open?Yes, but when will the bridge open?Harold (186th St., Washington Heights)http://highbridgeparkdevelopment.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6092692381720667997.post-2132052197519004202015-04-18T22:32:30.919-04:002015-04-18T22:32:30.919-04:00The "official" party line is that the op...The "official" party line is that the opening celebration will be on July 25, 2015. I personally don't think that there will be much open and running by then. There is just too much work left to be done. I think it will be a celebration in anticipation of the opening which should be by the end of the summer.Charles (Highbridge, Bronx)http://highbridgeparkdevelopment.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6092692381720667997.post-76366860522202401122015-03-26T00:22:03.909-04:002015-03-26T00:22:03.909-04:00I attended a public discussion at the Highbridge R...I attended a public discussion at the Highbridge Recreational Center at 2301 Amsterdam avenue at 173rd street, Manhattan a few hours ago today (March 25th, 2015), regarding the re-opening of the restored High Bridge's pedestrian promenade between Manhattan and the Bronx. THE MAIN CELEBRATION FOR THIS EVENT IS PRESENTLY SET FOR JULY 25th, 2015 at 10:00 am.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09346658449179687058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6092692381720667997.post-34944013511055866002015-02-13T17:20:54.871-05:002015-02-13T17:20:54.871-05:00Today, Feb. 13, 2015 we have word that the High Br...Today, Feb. 13, 2015 we have word that the High Bridge will be open sometime this summer. Since summer begins around June 21, 2015 we have to assume that it will be after that date.<br />Based upon the amount of activity going on with the construction notices, it appears that they are trying very hard under the very trying conditions this winter in NYCDr.Sliderulehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01041263408058380846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6092692381720667997.post-71816870174215258572015-02-04T11:59:10.172-05:002015-02-04T11:59:10.172-05:00As of today, Feb.4, 2015 we have word that due to ...As of today, Feb.4, 2015 we have word that due to the severe weather the High Bridge will not open before Memorial Day,May 25, 2015. We have to conclude that the High Bridge will most likely open during June 2015 or later.Dr.Sliderulehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01041263408058380846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6092692381720667997.post-35430725202685358062014-08-29T10:20:13.295-04:002014-08-29T10:20:13.295-04:00NY1 has reported on August 28, 2014 that the High ...NY1 has reported on August 28, 2014 that the High Bridge will now not open until sometime in the Spring of 2015.<br />No official date has been set.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6092692381720667997.post-28116740486765893542014-08-22T18:14:06.725-04:002014-08-22T18:14:06.725-04:00I guess the skate park has opened. See this entry ...I guess the skate park has opened. See this entry here https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=6092692381720667997#editor/target=post;postID=6618113841263319213;onPublishedMenu=posts;onClosedMenu=posts;postNum=15;src=postname.<br />Dr.Sliderulehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01041263408058380846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6092692381720667997.post-39800113228228243972014-07-10T14:27:54.399-04:002014-07-10T14:27:54.399-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Dr.Sliderulehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01041263408058380846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6092692381720667997.post-7934791123922487582014-07-10T14:26:43.714-04:002014-07-10T14:26:43.714-04:00Here is an interesting blog about bicycle and pede...Here is an interesting blog about bicycle and pedestrian access between the Bronx and Manhattan.<br />http://www.streetsblog.org/2014/07/10/t-a-s-safer-access-to-harlem-river-bridges-street-scan-2-streets-near-high-bridge/Dr.Sliderulehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01041263408058380846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6092692381720667997.post-52329006968813712552014-06-27T20:43:19.441-04:002014-06-27T20:43:19.441-04:00The Highbridge Park Swimming Pool opened today Jun...The Highbridge Park Swimming Pool opened today June 27, 2014 for the summer season. Enjoy the cool water.<br /><br />Dr.Sliderulehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01041263408058380846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6092692381720667997.post-46844396567453570032014-05-31T11:25:13.146-04:002014-05-31T11:25:13.146-04:00We see that there is a new building to open in 201...We see that there is a new building to open in 2015 called "The HIghbridge" for more information see:<br />http://highbridgeparkdevelopment.blogspot.com/p/new-building-on-highbridge-park-to-open.htmlDr.Sliderulehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01041263408058380846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6092692381720667997.post-46404284178388759462014-05-05T14:09:56.504-04:002014-05-05T14:09:56.504-04:00Highbridge Recreation Center Now Open! Try the cen...Highbridge Recreation Center Now Open! Try the center for free this week May 5, 2014. 2301 Amsterdam Avenue (at 173rd Street) Manhattan Opening Hours: Monday - Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Saturday: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. NYC Parks has reopened Highbridge Recreation Center in Washington Heights! Take a look at the brand new fitness equipment, computers, and redesign. The center is free for visitors this week until Saturday, May 10! To celebrate the reopening, today’s schedule is packed with free fitness classes, like Yoga, Zumba, FitBALL, and Circuit Training. To find out more, visit Highbridge Recreation Center’s webpage. Connect with NYC Parks www.nyc.gov/parks Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6092692381720667997.post-25491290250085348722014-04-30T16:25:18.397-04:002014-04-30T16:25:18.397-04:00The Parks Department has invited the community to ...The Parks Department has invited the community to a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the reopening of the renovated and expanded Highbridge Recreation Center. The event will take place on Monday, May 5, 2014 at 3:30 p.m. at the center, located at 2301 Amsterdam Ave. at West 173rd Street.Dr.Sliderulehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01041263408058380846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6092692381720667997.post-13921047553788853452014-03-26T19:56:25.894-04:002014-03-26T19:56:25.894-04:00According to StreetsblogNYC “While we estimate tha...According to StreetsblogNYC “While we estimate that the construction will be completed in December of this year, we are exploring every opportunity to expedite the project,” Parks spokesperson Phil Abramson said via email. “DDC and Parks are working closely with the contractor to finish the project as quickly as possible and we look forward to the day that New Yorkers will once again walk and bicycle over our City’s oldest bridge.” for the complete link see http://www.streetsblog.org/2014/03/26/parks-department-city-hopes-to-complete-high-bridge-rehab-this-year/Dr.Sliderulehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01041263408058380846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6092692381720667997.post-18486114705892382014-01-30T19:24:07.276-05:002014-01-30T19:24:07.276-05:00An article in the Daily News today indicates that ...An article in the Daily News today indicates that there has been a delay in the expected opening date for the bridge. However, I see no indication of what the projected date is. To see the article: http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/bronx/bad-weather-additional-project-work-put-high-bridge-re-opening-schedule-article-1.1597150Dr.Sliderulehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01041263408058380846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6092692381720667997.post-62714108294637331602014-01-18T13:14:58.145-05:002014-01-18T13:14:58.145-05:00Now that 2014 is here we are getting ever closer t...Now that 2014 is here we are getting ever closer to the opening of the HIgh Bridge. According to the General Contractor for the High Bridge Construction project they are on target for completion of the work by September 2014 barring any unfoerseen problems creeping in. We would imagine that there will be some time between the completion of the construction and the opening of the Bridge to pedestrians and bicycles. This puts us into the Autumn of 2014 for the Grand Opening.Scott (Manhattan)noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6092692381720667997.post-43149715660759339492014-01-03T14:53:39.041-05:002014-01-03T14:53:39.041-05:00New York City's Parks Department is planning a...New York City's Parks Department is planning a day of snow activities in each of the city's five boroughs.<br /><br />Sleds will be available to borrow between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Saturday January 4th at the five locations. There will be snow angel competitions, music and free hot chocolate.<br /><br />The locations are Crotona Park in the Bronx, Prospect Park near Ninth Street in Brooklyn, HIGHBRIDGE PARK in MANHATTAN<Juniper Valley Park in Queens and Clove Lakes Park on Staten Island.Dr.Sliderulehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01041263408058380846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6092692381720667997.post-40454465597768604512013-11-08T15:30:53.758-05:002013-11-08T15:30:53.758-05:00A new construction advisory has been issued by the...A new construction advisory has been issued by the DCC. Please use the Tab at the left labeled Construction Advisory to see the details. This will cover the period from November 11 to November 23 2013.Dr.Sliderulehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01041263408058380846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6092692381720667997.post-25056975956629344642013-11-08T15:25:28.842-05:002013-11-08T15:25:28.842-05:00Hoorah! There will be a clean up of invasive vine...Hoorah! There will be a clean up of invasive vines in the park on Thursday. December 5, 2013 from 9am to 1pm.. See http://www.nycgovparks.org/parks/highbridgepark/events/2013/12/05/highbridge-park-invasive-vine-removal<br />They are seeking volunteers to help. What a great opportunity to pitch in and improve the park.<br />Dr.Sliderulehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01041263408058380846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6092692381720667997.post-3439352613702847342013-11-07T14:45:57.862-05:002013-11-07T14:45:57.862-05:00It has been reported that there is a skateboard pa...It has been reported that there is a skateboard park under construction within Highbridge Park. Further, that the park is located partially under a bridge (High Bridge or Washington, or Hamilton is unknown) and that it will the largest skateboard operation within the City. Does anyone have more information on this?Dr.Sliderulehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01041263408058380846noreply@blogger.com