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RichardGeisler — 2023-10-04T14:23:56Z

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	+ * ["Lilac Adventure Zone"] - A nature playground and Lilac grove. + * ["Highland Park Playground"] - A playground located near the Lamberton Conservatory.

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alexandergartley — 2015-10-30T15:15:10Z

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	+ * Voted "Best Local Park" in ["City Newspaper"]'s 'Best of Rochester' Awards in 2015.[[Footnote(http://www.rochestercitynewspaper.com/rochester/local-color/Content?oid=2662569)]]

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jhaley — 2015-04-10T02:47:33Z

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jhaley — 2015-04-10T02:46:49Z

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	+ '''Links''' + * [http://propertysourceonline.com/LocalInfo/CityofRochester/HighlandPark.aspx Neighborhood Profile] on Property Source + +

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RobertStar — 2011-05-25T08:10:31Z

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	+ ------ + ''2011-05-25 04:10:31'' [[nbsp]] This park is one of the beautiful hidden gems we have here in the city of Rochester. The botanical garden (Lamberton Conservatory) is a delightful way to spend time looking at the many beautiful plants and flowers within the park. The rolling hills dotted with lilac bushes,trees,greenery, walking trails and benches create a nice haven for park visitors to sit and relax and enjoy. If you are new to rochester or just visiting...make sure you stop here and visit. --["Users/RobertStar"]

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alexandergartley — 2010-11-10T19:28:55Z

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- * Voted "Best Outdoor Make-Out Spot" in ["City Newspaper"]'s 'Best Of' Awards in 2008, and "Best Park" in 2008 and 2009.[[Footnote(http://www.rochestercitynewspaper.com/entertainment/guides/2008/11/BEST-OF-ROCHESTER-2008-Readers-choice/)]][[Footnote(http://rochestercitynewspaper.com/entertainment/guides/2009/11/BEST-OF-09-Local-Color/)]]	+ * Voted "Best Outdoor Make-Out Spot" in ["City Newspaper"]'s 'Best Of' Awards in 2008, and "Best Park" in 2008, 2009, and 2010.[[Footnote(http://www.rochestercitynewspaper.com/entertainment/guides/2008/11/BEST-OF-ROCHESTER-2008-Readers-choice/)]][[Footnote(http://rochestercitynewspaper.com/entertainment/guides/2009/11/BEST-OF-09-Local-Color/)]][[Footnote(http://www.rochestercitynewspaper.com/entertainment/guides/BEST-OF-ROCHESTER-2010-Local-Color/)]]

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barbiejeanne — 2010-06-19T19:37:01Z

added Shakespeare in the Park info and links

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- A little pre-history: Started in 1840, ["Mount Hope Nurseries"] quickly grew into the area's largest nursery and ultimately the worlds when it peaked in 1888 at over 650 acres on the city's south side. During that same year the owners [http://www.landmarksociety.org/section.html?id=2&uid=3&pageId=17 George Ellwanger] and [http://www.history.rochester.edu/flowercity/ellwanger.htm Patrick Barry] decided to donate a small parcel of their land set on the side of a foothill to the city to create a public area to view all of what the duo could offer.	+ A little pre-history: Started in 1840, ["Mount Hope Nurseries"] quickly grew into the area's largest nursery and ultimately the world's when it peaked in size in 1888 at over 650 acres on the city's south side. During that same year the owners [http://www.landmarksociety.org/section.html?id=2&uid=3&pageId=17 George Ellwanger] and [http://www.history.rochester.edu/flowercity/ellwanger.htm Patrick Barry] decided to donate a small parcel of their land set on the side of a foothill to the city to create a public area to view all of what the duo could offer.
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- Beginning with a pair of everything they carried and handfuls of hardwoods the parks landscape was started. In 1892 under direction of the new superintendent of parks Calvin C. Laney, horticulturist John Dunbar began the park's Lilac collection with 20 varieties, some of which were descendants of native plants brought over by early settlers. Overseeing the parks design was ["Frederick Law Olmsted"] (of Central Park fame), his goal to give the park a random and natural feel. For those who wish to gain a little more knowledge about the wide variety of lilacs on display in the park, their is a short walk among a series of lilac bushes that have numbers and names attached to each type of plant. The path starts just west of the flower bed that sits on the north side of Highland Ave and features about 20 plants with labels that give both their common and scientific names. - Almost immediately people started gathering at the park when the lilacs would bloom and in 1898, Rochester held it's first official ["Lilac Festival"] for a crowd of around 3,000. Today over half of a million people visit the 1,200 specimens that make up about 500 different varieties of lilacs covering about 20 of the parks now 155 acres.	+ Beginning with a pair of everything they carried and handfuls of hardwoods the parks landscape was started. In 1892, under the direction of the new superintendent of parks Calvin C. Laney, horticulturist John Dunbar began the park's Lilac collection with 20 varieties, some of which were descendants of native plants brought over by early settlers. Overseeing the park's design was ["Frederick Law Olmsted"] (of Central Park fame); his goal was to give the park a naturalistic feel. For those who wish to gain a little more knowledge about the wide variety of lilacs on display in the park, there is a short walkway among a series of lilac bushes that have numbers and names attached to each type of plant. The path begins just west of the flower bed that sits on the north side of Highland Ave and features about 20 plants with labels that give both their common and scientific names. + Almost immediately people started gathering at the park when the lilacs would bloom and in 1898, Rochester held its first official ["Lilac Festival"] for a crowd of around 3,000. Today over half a million people visit the 1,200 specimens that make up about 500 different varieties of lilacs covering about 20 of the park's 155 acres.
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- Of course Highland Park is not just about Lilacs. There are many other reasons to visit including other plants like Azaleas, Cherry Blossoms, Forsythias, Rhododendrons and more! In fact there are over 35 varieties of Magnolias alone. Visit in spring for the thousands of bulbs and wildflowers and in the fall for the large number of trees. Don't forget to check out the big rock garden with little evergreens, the Lilac Arches, Lamberton Conservatory and the Sunken Garden. A small field of sunflowers is one of the newest editions to the park. Located on the the southwest corner of the intersection of Goodman and Highland, this section of the park allows visitors to stroll amid a sea of sunflowers that are often as tall as those enjoying them.	+ Of course Highland Park is not just about lilacs. There are many other reasons to visit including other plants like azaleas, cherry blossoms, forsythias, rhododendrons and more! In fact there are over 35 varieties of magnolias alone. Visit in spring for the thousands of bulbs and wildflowers and in the fall for the large number of trees. Don't forget to check out the big rock garden with little evergreens, the Lilac Arches, Lamberton Conservatory and the Sunken Garden. A small field of sunflowers is one of the newest editions to the park. Located on the the southwest corner of the intersection of Goodman and Highland, this section of the park allows visitors to stroll amid a sea of sunflowers that are often as tall as those enjoying them.
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	+ * ["Shakespeare In The Park"] - an annual tradition of free Shakespeare performed at the Highland Park Bowl every summer. July 2010 will be ''Much Ado About Nothing'', the fourteenth annual Shakespeare in the Park production by the ["Rochester Community Players"]

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peteb — 2010-05-07T00:43:46Z

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peteb — 2010-05-07T00:43:17Z

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alexandergartley — 2009-11-12T16:29:25Z

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- * Voted "Best Park" and "Best Outdoor Make-Out Spot" in ["City Newspaper"]'s 'Best Of' Awards in 2008.[[Footnote(http://www.rochestercitynewspaper.com/entertainment/guides/2008/11/BEST-OF-ROCHESTER-2008-Readers-choice/)]]	+ * Voted "Best Outdoor Make-Out Spot" in ["City Newspaper"]'s 'Best Of' Awards in 2008, and "Best Park" in 2008 and 2009.[[Footnote(http://www.rochestercitynewspaper.com/entertainment/guides/2008/11/BEST-OF-ROCHESTER-2008-Readers-choice/)]][[Footnote(http://rochestercitynewspaper.com/entertainment/guides/2009/11/BEST-OF-09-Local-Color/)]]

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PatrickOConnor — 2009-05-17T20:02:53Z

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	+ ------ + ''2009-05-17 16:02:53'' [[nbsp]] You may wish to add a reference to web pages devoted to the Iris Friendship Garden in Highland Park in Rochester. Go to: http://zydecoirises.com/Inspiration/IrisFriendshipGarden.html --["Users/PatrickOConnor"]

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BradMandell — 2009-03-29T15:01:28Z

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BradMandell — 2009-03-29T15:01:28Z

create std park hdr and Flckr macro images wikipedia

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	+ \|\|<class="tablehead">'''Location'''\|\| + \|\|[[Address("Highland Park, Rochester, NY)]]\|\| + \|\|[http://maps.google.com/maps?q=reservoir+Ave+%26+south+ave,+Rochester,+NY+14620&hl=en Google Map]\|\| + \|\|<class="tablehead">'''Website'''\|\| + \|\|http://www.MonroeCounty.gov/Parks-Highland.php\|\| + \|\|[https://www.monroecounty.gov/apps/weddingapp.php Wedding Reservation Page]\|\| + \|\|<class="tablehead">'''Wikipedia'''\|\| + \|\|[wiki:wikipedia:Highland_Park,_Rochester,_New_York Highland Park, Rochester, NY]\|\| +
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- Highland was voted "Best Park" and "Best Outdoor Make-Out Spot" in ["City Newspaper"]'s 'Best Of' Awards in 2008.[[Footnote(http://www.rochestercitynewspaper.com/entertainment/guides/2008/11/BEST-OF-ROCHESTER-2008-Readers-choice/)]]	+ * Voted "Best Park" and "Best Outdoor Make-Out Spot" in ["City Newspaper"]'s 'Best Of' Awards in 2008.[[Footnote(http://www.rochestercitynewspaper.com/entertainment/guides/2008/11/BEST-OF-ROCHESTER-2008-Readers-choice/)]]
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- Also see: ["Highland Cemetery"] and ["Highland Bowl"]	+ '''Notes and References''' + * See Also: ["Highland Cemetery"] and ["Highland Bowl"] + * [http://www.landmarksociety.org/section.html?id=1&uid=53 Landmark Society] + * Credits: Hours of searching many City of Rochester online resources along with the Landmark Society of Rochester resources.
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- Online [http://www.landmarksociety.org/section.html?id=1&uid=53 Landmark Society] - - [http://www.monroecounty.gov/parks-highland.php General Information Page] (City of Rochester) - - [https://www.monroecounty.gov/apps/weddingapp.php Wedding Reservation Page] - - [http://flickr.com/photo_zoom.gne?id=14476793&size=l Image] - - [http://flickr.com/photo_zoom.gne?id=14475966&size=l Image] - - [http://flickr.com/photo_zoom.gne?id=14475659&size=l Image] - - Credits: Hours of searching many City of Rochester online resources along with the Landmark Society of Rochester resources.	+ [[Footnote]] + [[Comments]]

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alexandergartley — 2008-11-12T16:41:33Z

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alexandergartley — 2008-11-12T16:08:30Z

added awards section and added City Newspaper award

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	+ == Awards == + Highland was voted "Best Park" in ["City Newspaper"]'s 'Best Of' Awards in 2008.[[Footnote(http://www.rochestercitynewspaper.com/entertainment/guides/2008/11/BEST-OF-ROCHESTER-2008-Readers-choice/)]]

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alexandergartley — 2008-11-10T17:16:42Z

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- At over 110 years old Highland Park is one of ["Rochester" Rochester's] ["Washington Square Park" oldest] ["Parks" parks]. In fact the initial gift of 20 acres from ["Mount Hope Nurseries"] in 1888 caused Rochester to form a Parks Department, which hadn't yet existed.	+ At over 110 years old, '''Highland Park''' is one of ["Rochester" Rochester's] ["Washington Square Park" oldest] ["Parks" parks]. In fact the initial gift of 20 acres from ["Mount Hope Nurseries"] in 1888 caused Rochester to form a Parks Department, which hadn't yet existed.

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TomAndrews — 2008-11-03T23:44:58Z

Notes added on the trail of numbered lilacs and the new field of sunflowers

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- Beginning with a pair of everything they carried and handfuls of hardwoods the parks landscape was started. In 1892 under direction of the new superintendent of parks Calvin C. Laney, horticulturist John Dunbar began the park's Lilac collection with 20 varieties, some of which were descendants of native plants brought over by early settlers. Overseeing the parks design was ["Frederick Law Olmsted"] (of Central Park fame), his goal to give the park a random and natural feel. -	+ Beginning with a pair of everything they carried and handfuls of hardwoods the parks landscape was started. In 1892 under direction of the new superintendent of parks Calvin C. Laney, horticulturist John Dunbar began the park's Lilac collection with 20 varieties, some of which were descendants of native plants brought over by early settlers. Overseeing the parks design was ["Frederick Law Olmsted"] (of Central Park fame), his goal to give the park a random and natural feel. For those who wish to gain a little more knowledge about the wide variety of lilacs on display in the park, their is a short walk among a series of lilac bushes that have numbers and names attached to each type of plant. The path starts just west of the flower bed that sits on the north side of Highland Ave and features about 20 plants with labels that give both their common and scientific names.
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- Of course Highland Park is not just about Lilacs. There are many other reasons to visit including other plants like Azaleas, Cherry Blossoms, Forsythias, Rhododendrons and more! In fact there are over 35 varieties of Magnolias alone. Visit in spring for the thousands of bulbs and wildflowers and in the fall for the large number of trees. Don't forget to check out the big rock garden with little evergreens, the Lilac Arches, Lamberton Conservatory and the Sunken Garden.	+ Of course Highland Park is not just about Lilacs. There are many other reasons to visit including other plants like Azaleas, Cherry Blossoms, Forsythias, Rhododendrons and more! In fact there are over 35 varieties of Magnolias alone. Visit in spring for the thousands of bulbs and wildflowers and in the fall for the large number of trees. Don't forget to check out the big rock garden with little evergreens, the Lilac Arches, Lamberton Conservatory and the Sunken Garden. A small field of sunflowers is one of the newest editions to the park. Located on the the southwest corner of the intersection of Goodman and Highland, this section of the park allows visitors to stroll amid a sea of sunflowers that are often as tall as those enjoying them.

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JustinSukiennik — 2007-05-28T04:41:38Z

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JustinSukiennik — 2007-05-28T04:37:44Z

Upload of image Highland2.jpg.

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JustinSukiennik — 2007-05-28T04:29:47Z

Upload of image Highland1.jpg.

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RachelBlumenthal — 2007-05-02T02:51:32Z

No, a link to your user page doesn't belong here + your pg should be about you

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AnaVillarreal — 2007-05-02T02:46:13Z

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FarMcKon — 2007-04-13T18:37:53Z

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RudyBang — 2007-03-16T02:17:12Z

...and the wedding res. form link...

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RudyBang — 2007-03-16T02:15:42Z

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MattLawrence — 2006-11-04T19:42:12Z

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- Almost immediately people started gathering at the park when the lilacs would bloom and in 1898, Rochester held it's first official Lilac Festival for a crowd of around 3,000. Today over half of a million people visit the 1,200 specimens that make up about 500 different varieties of lilacs covering about 20 of the parks now 155 acres.	+ Almost immediately people started gathering at the park when the lilacs would bloom and in 1898, Rochester held it's first official ["Lilac Festival"] for a crowd of around 3,000. Today over half of a million people visit the 1,200 specimens that make up about 500 different varieties of lilacs covering about 20 of the parks now 155 acres.

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peteb — 2006-07-26T23:28:08Z

linked Patrick Barry article

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RickUrwin — 2006-07-17T23:35:39Z

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peteb — 2006-06-26T21:34:10Z

Linked Frederick Olmstead

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peteb — 2006-06-23T21:51:09Z

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- Almost immediately people started gathering at the park when the lilacs would bloom and in 1898, Rochester held its first official Lilac Festival for a crowd of around three thousand. Today over half of a million people visit the 1,200 specimens that make up about 500 different varieties of lilacs covering about 20 of the parks now 155 acres.	+ Almost immediately people started gathering at the park when the lilacs would bloom and in 1898, Rochester held it's first official Lilac Festival for a crowd of around 3,000. Today over half of a million people visit the 1,200 specimens that make up about 500 different varieties of lilacs covering about 20 of the parks now 155 acres.
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- Of course Highland Park is not just about lilacs. There are many other reasons to visit including other plants like azaleas, cherry blossoms, forsythias, rhododendrons and more! In fact there are over 35 varieties of magnolias alone. Visit in spring for the thousands of bulbs and wildflowers and in the fall for the large number of trees. Dont forget to check out the big rock garden with little evergreens, the Lilac Arches, Lamberton Conservatory and the Sunken Garden.	+ Of course Highland Park is not just about Lilacs. There are many other reasons to visit including other plants like Azaleas, Cherry Blossoms, Forsythias, Rhododendrons and more! In fact there are over 35 varieties of Magnolias alone. Visit in spring for the thousands of bulbs and wildflowers and in the fall for the large number of trees. Don't forget to check out the big rock garden with little evergreens, the Lilac Arches, Lamberton Conservatory and the Sunken Garden.
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- * Rhododendron and Azalea Collection - Highland Park's famous collection can be found in one of the park's sheltered valleys; the many varieties bloom from May into mid-summer. Rhododendrons, azaleas, mountain laurel, and andromeda thrive in the cool, moist atmosphere of the Rhododendron Dell. This narrow protected valley lies just east of the Highland Reservoir.	+ * Rhododendron and Azalea Collection - Highland Park's famous collection can be found in one of the park's sheltered valleys; the many varieties bloom from May into mid-summer. Rhododendrons, Azaleas, Mountain Laurel, and Andromeda thrive in the cool, moist atmosphere of the Rhododendron Dell. This narrow protected valley lies just east of the Highland Reservoir.

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- A little pre-history: Started in 1840, ["Mount Hope Nurseries"] quickly grew into the areas largest nursery and ultimately the worlds when it peaked in 1888 at over 650 acres on the citys south side. During that same year the owners ["George Ellwanger"] and ["Patrick Barry"] decided to donate a small parcel of their land set on the side of a foothill to the city to create a public area to view all of what the duo could offer.	+ A little pre-history: Started in 1840, ["Mount Hope Nurseries"] quickly grew into the areas largest nursery and ultimately the worlds when it peaked in 1888 at over 650 acres on the citys south side. During that same year the owners [http://www.landmarksociety.org/section.html?id=2&uid=3&pageId=17 George Ellwanger] and ["Patrick Barry"] decided to donate a small parcel of their land set on the side of a foothill to the city to create a public area to view all of what the duo could offer.
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RickUrwin — 2006-05-26T00:09:24Z

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- Founded in 1888 after the donation of land by ["Ellwanger and Barry"], Highland Park is one of the best-known areas of Rochester. It's best known for the yearly ["Lilac Festival"] held at the park. It's a great place to spend a few hours walking around any time of the year. This park was designed by ["Frederick Law Olmsted"]. It has since seen many rennovations and remodeled landscaping.	+ At over 110 years old Highland Park is the oldest park in Rochester NY. In fact the initial gift of 20 acres from Mount Hope Nurseries in 1888 caused Rochester to form a parks department, which hadnt yet existed.
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- There are several interesting attractions at the park	+ A little pre-history: Started in 1840, ["Mount Hope Nurseries"] quickly grew into the areas largest nursery and ultimately the worlds when it peaked in 1888 at over 650 acres on the citys south side. During that same year the owners ["George Ellwanger"] and ["Patrick Barry"] decided to donate a small parcel of their land set on the side of a foothill to the city to create a public area to view all of what the duo could offer. + + Beginning with a pair of everything they carried and handfuls of hardwoods the parks landscape was started. In 1892 under direction of the new superintendent of parks Calvin C. Laney, horticulturist John Dunbar began the parks lilac collection with 20 varieties, some of which were descendants of native plants brought over by early settlers. Overseeing the parks design was Frederick L Olmstead (of Central Park fame), his goal to give the park a random and natural feel. + + Almost immediately people started gathering at the park when the lilacs would bloom and in 1898, Rochester held its first official Lilac Festival for a crowd of around three thousand. Today over half of a million people visit the 1,200 specimens that make up about 500 different varieties of lilacs covering about 20 of the parks now 155 acres. + + Of course Highland Park is not just about lilacs. There are many other reasons to visit including other plants like azaleas, cherry blossoms, forsythias, rhododendrons and more! In fact there are over 35 varieties of magnolias alone. Visit in spring for the thousands of bulbs and wildflowers and in the fall for the large number of trees. Dont forget to check out the big rock garden with little evergreens, the Lilac Arches, Lamberton Conservatory and the Sunken Garden. + + + Some of the several interesting attractions at the park:
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	+ + Online + [http://www.landmarksociety.org/section.html?id=1&uid=53 Landmark Society] + + [http://www.monroecounty.gov/org981.asp?orgid=981 General Information Page] (City of Rochester) + + [http://www.monroecounty.gov/sgres.asp Wedding Reservation Page] + + [http://flickr.com/photo_zoom.gne?id=14476793&size=l Image] + + [http://flickr.com/photo_zoom.gne?id=14475966&size=l Image] + + [http://flickr.com/photo_zoom.gne?id=14475659&size=l Image] + + Credits: Hours of searching many City of Rochester online resources along with the Landmark Society of Rochester resources.

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RyDahl — 2005-12-25T21:29:24Z

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- * Pansy Bed - A Lilac Festival tradition since 1904, the pansy bed is located in the main - lilac display area on Highland Avenue near Goodman Street. It contains 10,000 pansies, - hand-planted anew every year by dedicated Monroe County Parks Department personnel. The - oval floral "carpet" measures 20 feet by 50 feet, and each year the pattern is changed. The - Pansy Display begins in early May and reaches its flowering peak in May and June. - * Rhododendron and Azalea Collection - Highland Park's famous collection can be found - in one of the park's sheltered valleys; the many varieties bloom from May into mid-summer. - Rhododendrons, azaleas, mountain laurel, and andromeda thrive in the cool, moist atmosphere - of the Rhododendron Dell. This narrow protected valley lies just east of the Highland - Reservoir.	+ * Pansy Bed - A Lilac Festival tradition since 1904, the pansy bed is located in the main lilac display area on Highland Avenue near Goodman Street. It contains 10,000 pansies, hand-planted anew every year by dedicated Monroe County Parks Department personnel. The oval floral "carpet" measures 20 feet by 50 feet, and each year the pattern is changed. The Pansy Display begins in early May and reaches its flowering peak in May and June. + * Rhododendron and Azalea Collection - Highland Park's famous collection can be found in one of the park's sheltered valleys; the many varieties bloom from May into mid-summer. Rhododendrons, azaleas, mountain laurel, and andromeda thrive in the cool, moist atmosphere of the Rhododendron Dell. This narrow protected valley lies just east of the Highland Reservoir.

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RyDahl — 2005-12-25T21:28:55Z

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	+ + There are several interesting attractions at the park + * ["Lamberton Conservatory"] + * ["Warner Castle"] is a real castle, home to the Rochester Civic Garden Center. It has a library and sunken garden. Admission is free. + * Pansy Bed - A Lilac Festival tradition since 1904, the pansy bed is located in the main + lilac display area on Highland Avenue near Goodman Street. It contains 10,000 pansies, + hand-planted anew every year by dedicated Monroe County Parks Department personnel. The + oval floral "carpet" measures 20 feet by 50 feet, and each year the pattern is changed. The + Pansy Display begins in early May and reaches its flowering peak in May and June. + * Rhododendron and Azalea Collection - Highland Park's famous collection can be found + in one of the park's sheltered valleys; the many varieties bloom from May into mid-summer. + Rhododendrons, azaleas, mountain laurel, and andromeda thrive in the cool, moist atmosphere + of the Rhododendron Dell. This narrow protected valley lies just east of the Highland + Reservoir. +

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JohnMoriello — 2005-07-31T19:57:42Z

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RobertPolyn — 2005-06-22T21:17:53Z

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RobertPolyn — 2005-06-02T05:35:40Z

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	+ Started in 1888, Highland Park is one of the best-known areas of Rochester. It's best know for the yearly Lilac festival held at the park. It's a great place to spend a few hours walking around any time of the year.