Horton Park (Saint Paul, Minnesota)

Horton Park
Horton Park
Type	Urban park
Location	Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S.
Coordinates	44°57′49″N93°09′28″W / 44.9635°N 93.1577°W / 44.9635; -93.1577 (Horton Park)
Area	1 acre (0.40 ha)
Created	1895
Visitors	10,000
Status	Open all year

Horton Park is a small arboretum in Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States. Known primarily for its variety of trees, Horton Park has become a symbol of the Saint Paul Midway community.

Horton Park

Founded in 1895 by James R. Horton, Horton Park was used for public hearings. It is now used as a popular location among local St Paul residents for picnics and general relaxation.

In 1952 Horton Park was voted "Park of the Year" by local newspaper the St. Paul Pioneer Press .

The original name of Horton Park was Long Park, due to its long tree branches.

External links

• https://web.archive.org/web/20100908020937/http://www.friendsoftheparks.org/Parks/hortonpark.htm
• https://groups.google.com/group/hortonpark