Horton Park (Saint Paul, Minnesota)
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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°WCoordinates: 44°57′49″N 93°09′28″W / 44.9635°N 93.1577°W |
| 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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