Highland Park, Public park in Meridian, United States

Highland Park is a historic park in Meridian, Mississippi, listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979. It contains the Highland Park Dentzel Carousel and Shelter Building, a National Historic Landmark with a carousel made around 1896 by Gustav Dentzel, and a museum honoring Meridian-born Jimmie Rodgers. A 1917 Baldwin steam locomotive stands on a short track.

Highland Park grew out of the Meridian Fair and Livestock Exposition, whose corporation was founded in 1904 by Israel Marks, the Threefoot brothers and the Rothenbergs. When it dissolved in 1906 the land passed to a non-profit trust, and a city Park Association formed in 1908 to assemble the property and draw up the first plans. The Meridian Light and Railway Company ran a streetcar line to the main entrance, and the carousel was bought and installed in 1909.

The Jimmie Rodgers Museum displays original items from the country musician who was born in Meridian, including his guitar. Visitors can experience firsthand the story of an influential artist through these objects.

The park is open to visitors year-round and offers space for picnics, walks, and nature observation. Visitors should bring water during warm weather and be prepared for generally level, accessible paths.

The Highland Park Dentzel Carousel, installed in 1909, is the world's only remaining two-row stationary menagerie carousel of its kind. This rare ride has remained in place for more than a century at its original location.