Horton Park is a small arboretum in

Saint Paul, Minnesota Saint Paul (abbreviated St. Paul) is the capital of the U.S. state of Minnesota and the county seat of Ramsey County. Situated on high bluffs overlooking a bend in the Mississippi River, Saint Paul is a regional business hub and the center ...

, 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 Arboreta in Minnesota Parks in Saint Paul, Minnesota {{SaintPaulMN-stub