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Highland Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 4,532 Google reviews · Running trail in Rochester, New York · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
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- Shade
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- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Highland Park's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Spring-blooming flowers & trees line a 150-acre park with a castle, sunken garden & amphitheater.
What runners say about Highland Park
“The views from the park were astonishing,the park was very clean with many benches to.”
“The park is very beautiful and peaceful with birds chirping all around and wild animals like ground hogs, rabbits and squirrels jumping all around.”
“The park is very beautiful and peaceful with birds chirping all around and wild animals like ground hogs, rabbits and squirrels jumping all around.”
Highland Park is a lovely outdoor space in the Rochester area. We enjoyed walking around the park and seeing the variety of trees that were labeled. We recently had the opportunity to return in May just after the Lilac Festival.
Gorgeous park any time of the year! It has plenty of walking trails, benches and picnic tables.
Highland Park in Rochester truly lives up to its reputation as an urban oasis. It's simply amazing! Designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, the park masterfully blends stunning natural landscapes with peaceful serenity.
Didn't know what to expect,however I dis enjoy the walk. I met a woman spinning yarn which was very interesting to watch, she let me touch the yarn before spinning and it was so soft. The views from the park were astonishing,the park was very clean with many benches to.sit along the way. A beautiful place.
Trail conditions & character
“The park is very beautiful and peaceful with birds chirping all around and wild animals like ground hogs, rabbits and squirrels jumping all around.”
“The park is very beautiful and peaceful with birds chirping all around and wild animals like ground hogs, rabbits and squirrels jumping all around.”
Plan your run at Highland Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadwater — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitemonroecounty.gov
- Phone+1 585-753-7270
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Hours
| Monday | 10 am–4 pm |
| Tuesday | 10 am–4 pm |
| Wednesday | 10 am–4 pm |
| Thursday | 10 am–4 pm |
| Friday | 10 am–4 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–4 pm |
| Sunday | 10 am–4 pm |
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