Highland Park, Florida

About Highland Park

Set in the central part of Florida, Highland Park is a tiny community with an estimated population of 285.

Officially, Highland Park is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.55 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 518 residents per square mile.

📰 Highland Park News Today

• Newberry finalizes McDonald’s plan for Highland Park Mainstreet Daily News Gainesville · Jul 8
• Florida Waypoint: Good Old-School Panfishing on the St. Johns River Florida Sportsman · Dec 22
• Highland Park village: Florida's hidden gem wtsp.com · Feb 7
• Miami apartment complex breaks ground with $26 million construction loan The Business Journals · Apr 26
• Frank R. Vena Obituary | Kelley and Spalding Funeral Home | Highland Park, IL Tribute Archive · Jun 14

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What Makes Highland Park Unique

• One of 6 places in the US named Highland Park — but the Florida one has a character all its own.
• Part of the fabric of Florida — one of 956 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 4 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Highland Park

• All Star Grill
• Junior's Fish Market — seafood
• L'incontra — italian
• Norbys Steak & Seafood — seafood

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Lake Wales Art Museum · Museum

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

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🌤️ Current Weather

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