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Friends and Associates

Click the logos below to learn more about the stewardship of Highland Park, the history of Olmsted Parks, and more conservancies like ours.

Stewardship Partners

Monroe County Department of Parks (MCP) operates and maintains Highland Park by agreement with the City of Rochester. MCP operates Lamberton Conservatory, Highland Bowl, Warner Castle, the DeForest Sunken Garden, and the Festival Site. The City of Rochester operates Highland Reservoir as part of the municipal water supply system.


Olmsted Parks and the Conservancy Movement

We are proud to be a member of the Rochester Olmsted Parks Alliance and the national Olmsted Network, organizations dedicated to the preservation of Olmsted parks and landscapes. Visit these sites to see the impact of the Olmsted legacy well beyond Highland Park.


Olmsted Parks Conservancies

We are part of a network of organizations dedicated to our Olmsted legacy. If you find yourself visiting the places protected by these organizations, we hope you’ll see connections to Rochester’s historic parks.