Rope barriers are low, open barriers made from upright posts connected by lengths of rope. They help guide people along a route, organize waiting lines, mark off an area, or discourage entry while leaving the space visible and accessible to view. Unlike solid fencing, the rope-and-post arrangement creates a clear boundary without blocking sightlines; the posts provide support, while the rope links them into a continuous guide. Designs and materials vary, but the defining feature is this simple combination of supports and connecting rope.