Welcome to Highland Park,
a cozy, tree-lined and friendly neighborhood located just minutes from the heart of downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Highland Park neighborhood, Grand Rapids, Michigan
About the Neighborhood
The Highland Park neighborhood encompasses roughly one square mile, bordered by Leonard Street and I-196 at the north and south, and College and Fuller Avenues at the west and east. While itself almost entirely residentially zoned, Highland Park is conveniently located just a short walk, drive, bike ride or bus trip from nearby Michigan Street’s bustling nightlife, the Grand Rapids Medical Mile, Uptown’s eclectic galleries, the Fulton Street Farmers Market, and downtown dining and attractions.
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Highland Park in summer (Photo Credit: grandrapidsmi.gov)
A Year-Round Playground
Our namesake and historic heart, Highland Park is a massive, 28-acre urban green space located at the southwest corner of the neighborhood. Established in 1873, the four-season park features plentiful amenities, including walking/cross-country skiing trails, sledding hills, a pollinator garden, a splash pad and playground, a ball diamond and soccer field, and a regulation disc golf course. The park hosts public and private events year-round.
