Horton Park (Saint Paul, Minnesota)

Horton Park
Horton Park
Type Urban park
Location Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S.
Coordinates 44°57′49″N 93°09′28″W / 44.9635°N 93.1577°W / 44.9635; -93.1577 (Horton Park)Coordinates: 44°57′49″N 93°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.


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