Highland Park
4.8(4,222)4.8 out of 5 stars, 4222 reviews Rochester, NY
About Highland Park
A historic, Olmsted-designed park in Rochester offering spectacular year-round nature walks, vibrant spring blooms like lilacs and azaleas, and the highly affordable Lamberton Conservatory, which provides a warm winter escape complete with plants, tortoises, and quail.
What parents should know
Summarized from real visitor reviews.
Best for: Low-cost family day tripsStroller walks and leisurely nature strollsPicnics and outdoor relaxationWinter warm-ups indoorsToddlers and preschoolers (especially for the animals in the conservatory)
Why families love it
- Lamberton Conservatory featuring tortoises, quail, cacti, and tropical palms
- Stunning seasonal displays of lilacs, azaleas, rhododendrons, and autumn foliage
- Beautifully maintained walking paths dotted with benches for resting
- Excellent arboretum with an amazing variety of trees
- Lamberton Conservatory indoor exhibits
- Olmsted-designed botanical collections and arboretum
Insider tips
- Visit the Lamberton Conservatory on cold winter days to stay warm while entertaining kids
- Bring a picnic blanket and a book to enjoy a peaceful summer day on the grass
- Come back weekly during spring and summer to catch different flowers abloom
- Look out for the tortoises and quail inside the conservatory
- Crowds
- Offers a peaceful and spacious environment, though popular during peak bloom seasons like spring
- Value
- Incredible value with free access to the main park and an extremely cheap entry fee of only $2 or $3 for the Lamberton Conservatory.
- Food
- Picnics are welcomed; visitors are encouraged to bring their own picnic blankets
- Accessibility
- Walkways are well-maintained and dotted with benches for frequent rests
- Safety
- Beautifully kept and well-maintained trails and walkways
What parents say
"Autumn is the most picturesque with the red, orange, brown, amber and golden foliage. Spring is also glorious with the blooms. The park is beautifully kept with walkways dotted with benches. A fantastic place for a stroll (long or short) to admire the spectacular scenery in all four seasons. Plenty of parking is available."
6 months ago
"Lamberton Conservatory is an awesome visit. Only 2 or 3 bucks entry, so much to see: plants,trees,cacti, tortoises, quail, palms. Nice and warm on a cold winter day. Great for kids too."
4 months ago
"Lovely place in the heart of Rochester for quick walk or rest. Bring your picnic blanket and book for a peaceful summer read. Surrounded by diverse floras that offer even better view in spring."
6 months ago
Reviews sourced from public Google data.
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