Early Summer at Highland Park: A Guided Tour

Join us for a morning walk through the early summer beauty and thoughtful design of Highland Park. As the landscape settles into the season, this guided tour highlights the park’s trees, shrubs, and gardens in full form, with layered plantings and mature canopy defining the experience.

We’ll explore the park’s rich history and the vision of Frederick Law Olmsted, whose design continues to shape Highland Park today. Along the way, we’ll point out notable landscape features and some of the park’s historic “legacy” and specimen plants that make it such a beloved and remarkable place.

This walking tour offers a chance to experience the park as it was intended—balanced, immersive, and evolving with the season.

Tour Details:

• Date: Saturday, June 20th, 2026
• Time: 10:00am

This walking tour will last approximately 1.5 hours and will traverse winding paved paths throughout the park. Please note the tour requires the ability to walk and stand throughout.

Ron is a volunteer with the Highland Park Conservancy as both Docent and Garden Steward.

Additional Information:
The tour will begin in front of gatehouse #2 (399 Reservoir Avenue, Rochester, NY 14620)
Parking can be found along Reservoir Avenue along the south side of the street. Please follow parking sign guidelines.

Housekeeping:
Ticketing: This tour is limited and ticketed. If you are unable to attend, please be sure to cancel your ticket, freeing up a spot for another guest.
Weather Considerations: We are vulnerable to Mother Nature. This tour will be outdoors, so plan your dress and weather gear accordingly. In the event of heavy rain, thunderstorms, or high winds, the tour may be cancelled and rescheduled.
Accessibility: Limited mobility accommodations are available. Some paths in the park may have limited accessibility..

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