I remember when the meat packing district meant real meat on a real hook, cobblestone streets that you could break an axle on and clubs where you could either shake your tushy or get it properly spanked. Well, times have changed.  Tomorrow marks the official opening of the first section of the elevated High Line Park – high atop a retooled West Side railroad trestle that hasn’t seen a train since 1980. At thirty feet high, the NYC Parks Department intends to allow a maximum of 1,700 visitors on the flower festooned trestle at any one time. By next year, the entire recycled strip from Gansevoort to 30th Street should be open, but for now, start your stroll at either 16th Street or Gansevoort; (open 7a-10p).

Break out the baby strollers and suntan lotion, but leave Fido at home…sorry, no pets.

rendering above via: thehighline.org

Related: High Line video.