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Highland Park, also known as Highland Botanical Park, is an arboretum in Rochester, New York, United States. Its administrative office is located at 171 Reservoir Avenue in Rochester. The park is one of several in Rochester originally designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, including Genesee Valley Park, Maplewood Park, and Seneca Park, which is now ...
My kids and I love to visit Highland Park, especially since the addition of the new wooden playground off Highland Ave. Fun walking trails, two great playgrounds, the reservoir, the Conservatory. So much to see and do. Definitely a fun place to visit when in Rochester.
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This part of Rochester, NY was known as The Ellwanger & Barry Neighborhood until 2007 when the name was changed to The Highland Park Neighborhood. Our family friendly neighborhood, adjacent to the South Wedge neighborhood, is a vibrant and walk-able area with lots of local businesses and restaurants to enjoy.
Aug 13, 2019 · 2018. 2019. One of Rochester’s most distinctive buildings, Warner Castle is located in Highland Park and sits atop an elevated site, overlooking Mt. Hope Avenue. It was originally built in 1854 by Horatio Gates Warner, bank president, court judge, and newspaper publisher.
Rentals. Shop the ROC. Historic Highland Park is best known for its unparalleled collection of lilacs, more than 500 varieties which fragrantly bloom throughout May. Famous for hosting the annual Lilac Festival, the surrounding neighborhood affords enviable opportunities to enjoy the stunning beauty of Highland Park all year-round.
Southeast Quadrant - Highland Park Neighborhood. The Highland Park Neighborhood takes pride in its botanical pedigree. Many of its tree-lined streets were once part of world-renowned horticulturists Patrick Barry and George Ellwanger’s nurseries.
Highland Park History. The Rochester Common Council accepted a donation of 19.63 acres of land from George Ellwanger and Patrick Barry for the beginning of a public park system on October 3, 1887. The land offered was part of their world-famous Mt. Hope Nurseries and adjoined the existing reservoir.
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