The High Bridge

The High Bridge is the oldest bridge in NYC, originally opened as an aqueduct in 1848 and reopened as a pedestrian walkway in 2015.

[We Rate Bridges @bridge_raters]

The High Bridge
New York City, NY, USA
Opened 1848
Designed by John B. Jervis

Rating: 8.2

[Harlem River Coalition @HarlemRiverWG]

@HikeTheHeights Let's make some connections today, it's the 18th Annual Hike the Heights event. If you are joining us from the Bronx, meet us at the Bronx side of the High Bridge 11am (170th & MLK/University Ave)

[NYC DDC @NYCDDC]

📸: Learn about the history of High Bridge as you walk across it🚶‍♂️! You can find these medallions along the way. Plan your visit: https://t.co/tbqpPMfO0G

[Delightful, insightful NYC walking tours! @TourguideStan]

@GAofNYC @educatorsofnyc @customnyctours @highbridge_nyc

[Roger Clark @RogerClark41]

What’s the oldest bridge in #NYC ????? The High Bridge connects the #Bronx and #WashingtonHeights for pedestrians and bikes - and has a great history with the city’s #water supply system! @NY1 @NYCParks @NYCWater #parks #bridges #history

[NYC DDC @NYCDDC]

📸: Learn about the history of High Bridge as you walk across it🚶‍♀️! You can find these plaques along the way. Plan your visit: https://t.co/tbqpPMfO0G

[NYC DDC @NYCDDC]

📸: In 2015, DDC, in partnership with @NYCParks, completed the restoration of High Bridge, which connects the Washington Heights neighborhood in Manhattan and the Highbridge neighborhood in the Bronx. It is the oldest surviving bridge in New York City.

[HeightSites @HeightSites]

FRIDAY (9/12) Movies Under the Stars: 'Captain Marvel' at Highbridge Park. Grab a blanket or towel and come enjoy a movie in the park. HeightSites https://t.co/vWBMJOOqPE via @HeightSites #movie #film #outside #outdoors #CaptainMarvel @highbridge_nyc

[Manhattan Times @ManhattanTimes]

09/12/19: Catch Captain Marvel @ High Bridge Park

Grab a blanket and come enjoy an outdoor screening of Captain Marvel at High Bridge Park on Thurs., Sept. 12th from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

https://t.co/z2mTmqvgS4

#HighbridgePark

[NYC DDC @NYCDDC]

Enjoying the views 👀 from High Bridge on #NationalRelaxationDay. Plan your visit: https://t.co/gk9D4r1j8u

[Carmen De La Rosa @CnDelarosa]

Join me this Saturday for some Barbecue fun & games! All are welcome! Location: Highbridge Park (on Amsterdam Ave & 170th Street).

[NYPD 33rd Precinct @NYPD33Pct]

Join us as our Nation comes together for a National Night Out Against Crime on August 6, 2019 from 1-5PM inside of @highbridge_nyc Park located at W. 172 St. and Amsterdam Ave. See you there! #NYPD #WaHi

[NYC H2O @nyc_h2o]

Join engineer Bryan Diffley for our tour of @highbridge_nyc on July 27! An engineering treasure, the High Bridge was built in 1848 to bring water from the Bronx into Manhattan via the Croton Aqueduct.

RSVP at https://t.co/HdjiJeNHM1

[City of New York @nycgov]

Late night last night at the High Bridge #inTheBronx. #CityOfDreams

[NYC Parks @NYCParks]

#NationalTrailsDay is this Saturday! Celebrate with our Urban Park Rangers on special hiking adventures across the city. Find one near you: https://t.co/Y0P8xUtDLY.

[New York City 311 @nyc311]

If you want a summer job, @NYCParks has seasonal positions open for swim instructors, playground associates, summer camp counselors, and more. View the list of current opportunities, and learn how to apply here: https://t.co/akPZIz1ZdS

[NYC Parks @NYCParks]

Good morning from Highbridge Park #inManhattan!

[NYC Parks @NYCParks]

Meet NYC's wildest residents including owls and spiders at the Urban Wildlife Festival in Highbridge Park! https://t.co/F11erbfzSV