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Marble Hill

Marble Hill is part of Manhattan borough on the mainland side of the Harlem River Ship Canal. Marble Hill Playground, residential streets and the rail stops near Broadway provide a compact way to understand the area?s unusual geography.

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Broadway runs beneath the elevated subway at West 228th Street in Marble Hill.
Broadway at West 228th Street · 2026
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Broadway at West 228th Street

About Marble Hill

The 1895 ship canal separated the area from Manhattan Island. Filling the old creek later joined it to the mainland, while Marble Hill remained part of Manhattan borough.

The playground and neighboring Marble Hill Houses appear together on a historical city site plan. Today?s street map shows the park, housing and a step street within a short distance of the rail stations. The parent statistical area crosses borough lines; this guide uses a smaller approximate outline.

Places to explore

  • Marble Hill Playground

    Marble Hill Avenue between West 228th and West 230th streets

    NYC Parks lists this public playground with inclusive play elements. Check posted rules and current project notices before choosing a facility; a historical site plan shows the playground beside Marble Hill Houses.

  • West 229th Street step street

    West 229th Street near Marble Hill Avenue

    The MTA neighborhood map marks a step street here. It is a public route through the residential area; the stairs matter when planning an accessible approach.

  • Marble Hill rail stops

    Broadway and West 225th Street

    The subway?s Marble Hill?225 St station and the nearby Metro-North Marble Hill station are separate stops. The MTA neighborhood map shows their approaches beside the canal and Broadway. Consult current service before traveling.

Planning a visit

The 1 subway serves Marble Hill?225 St; the MTA also maps a separate Metro-North station nearby. Check service and station accessibility before choosing a route, particularly if avoiding the step street.

The playground lies north of the rail stops. NYC Parks lists inclusive play elements and a wheelchair-accessible playground, but identifies its public restroom as not wheelchair accessible. Follow posted playground rules and check project notices.

Photos

Houses and trees seen from the elevated Marble Hill–225th Street station.
View from Marble Hill–225th Street station · 2022
Kidfly182 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Resized.
A view of Broadway Bridge and the elevated rail structure from the Marble Hill side.
Broadway Bridge from Marble Hill · 2023
Eden, Janine and Jim · CC BY 2.0 · Resized.
The Broadway Bridge spans the Harlem River beside railroad tracks, seen from Marble Hill station.
Broadway Bridge from Marble Hill station · 2015
Thaddeus · CC0 · Resized.

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