Summer Landscapes of Highland Park - a Guided Tour
About this Event
Join us for a morning walk through the beauty and enduring design of Highland Park during the height of the summer season. This guided tour explores the park as its trees, gardens, and landscapes reach their fullest expression, offering a chance to experience one of Rochester's most treasured public spaces at a particularly vibrant time of year.
Along the way, we'll explore the rich history of Highland Park and the vision of Frederick Law Olmsted, whose thoughtful design continues to shape the visitor experience more than a century later. We'll highlight notable landscape features, historic vistas, and some of the park's remarkable "legacy" and specimen trees and plants that contribute to its unique character.
Whether you're a first-time visitor or a longtime admirer of the park, this tour offers an opportunity to discover the beauty, history, and horticultural significance of Highland Park through the eyes of those who help steward and interpret it today.
Tour Details:
Date: Saturday, July 11
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.
Tour Guides: Ron Buckman and Pat Mauer
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.
photos courtesy:
Debi Bower
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