Specialty:
"Highland Park is a breathtaking 150-acre park that offers many exciting activities, events, and captivating attractions. The park boasts a Japanese Maple collection, 35 varieties of sweet-smelling magnolias, a barberry collection, and 700 types of Rhododendron, azaleas, mountain laurel, and an andromeda rock garden with dwarf evergreens, horse chestnuts, spring bulbs, and wildflowers, as well as a large number of exotic trees. Highland Park has ice skating, rugby, Warner Castle, and the Sunken Garden. The pavilion is available for rent by organizations and individuals. The park has a lot of fun activities to enjoy and spend time with friends and family.
2026 Update: Highland Park conservancy works closely with Monroe County to preserve the park’s historic character while encouraging public involvement through events, tours, and restoration projects. One of its major initiatives focuses on rebuilding the historic Children’s Pavilion, which was originally a signature feature of the park’s views. Highland Park itself has deep historical roots dating back to the late 1800s, when land was donated to establish a public arboretum and park system. The park became part of a larger vision shaped by famed landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted, whose design emphasized natural landforms, gardens, and panoramic views."
