Highland Park, WA

About Highland Park

• • Musician Mark Arm, the Mudhoney frontman, spent his childhood in Highland Park.
• • The innovative 'Hillclimb' art walk fostered community engagement in the neighborhood.
• • Streetcar lines fueled early growth, connecting Highland Park to Seattle's core.
• • Highland Park's unique water tower is painted to resemble a coffee pot.
• • The Great Seattle Fire of 1889 spurred development as residents sought new homes southward.
• • Named for its elevated location, Highland Park was established in 1890.
• • With around 11,000 residents, it's a smaller neighborhood within Seattle.
• • Sitting at 350 feet above sea level, it offers views of the surrounding area.
• • Many residents commute to Seattle for diverse employment opportunities.
• • A peaceful, community-oriented atmosphere permeates Highland Park.
• • Seattle Seahawks, a close team, won Super Bowl XLVIII in 2014.
• • West Seattle High School's basketball team has a strong tradition of local rivalries.

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