Highland Park, WA
Music connected to Highland Park
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.