Highland Park, Rochester, New York, Botanical garden in Rochester, United States
Highland Park spans 150 acres featuring 1,200 lilac shrubs, Japanese maples, magnolias, and specialized gardens connected by winding paths through hills and valleys.
Nurserymen George Ellwanger and Patrick Barry donated 20 acres of land to Rochester in 1888, establishing one of the first municipal arboretums in the United States.
The park contains the Greater Rochester Vietnam Veterans Memorial, AIDS Remembrance Garden, and Poet's Garden, representing different aspects of community remembrance.
The Lamberton Conservatory opens daily from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, offering indoor tropical plant displays and educational programs throughout the year.
The Rochester Lilac Festival takes place each May in Highland Park, featuring over 500 varieties of lilacs started by horticulturist John Dunbar in 1892.
Location: New York
GPS coordinates: 43.12970,-77.60640
Latest update: March 6, 2025 12:16
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