COMPLETED IMPROVEMENTS
Our educational pavilion
A restored roof, fresh paint, and new electrical service make gathering and learning possible.
HIGHLAND PARKCOMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONResponsible park & watershed management since 1967
Mobile, AlabamaAmerica’s First Mardi Gras City · 1703
CARING FOR OUR PARK SINCE 1967
A living park.
A lasting legacy.
We’re caring for a remarkable piece of Highland Park—restoring gathering spaces, nurturing wildlife habitat, and growing a greener future for our neighbors. There’s still so much good we can do together.
Where birdsong finds a homeActual HPca photograph
1967Incorporated to steward our community
30 acresPark and watershed landscape
30Purple martin nesting gourds planned to be raised in January
THE FRUITS OF OUR LABOR
Real work. Lasting care.
Every improvement represents time, resources, and the belief that this neighborhood greenspace is worth protecting.
✿See the actual garden film below ↓
GROWING AND EVOLVING
Gardens for every season
Raised beds, butterfly gardens, and pollinator habitat make stewardship part of everyday discovery.
HPca photographONGOING STEWARDSHIP
A refuge for birds
We are preparing to raise 30 purple martin nesting gourds in January, alongside our ongoing care for bluebirds and other wildlife.
REAL MOMENTS FROM HIGHLAND PARK
Our gardens, in motion.
A bright, quick glimpse of the gardens, green spaces, and hands-on care that keep Highland Park growing. Press play to enjoy the original short film with its music.
HPCA MILESTONE FILMS
The work behind the beauty.
A growing video record of the improvements, hands-on labor, and community moments that have helped Highland Park flourish. Choose a milestone to watch the original film with its music.
01
PARK IMPROVEMENTS · 37 SEC
A Brighter Highland Park
Our new park lighting pole—a visible investment in keeping this greenspace cared for and useful.
Watch the milestone film ↗02
GARDEN PROJECTS · 1 MIN 09 SEC
Garden Bed Building Day
Real hands-on work creating places for plants, learning, and future growing seasons.
Watch the milestone film ↗03
COMMUNITY & PROGRESS · 58 SEC
Gardens and Community Visits
A longer look at the gardens, Sherry’s garden sign, and the community attention given to this work.
Watch the milestone film ↗04
DAY-TO-DAY STEWARDSHIP · 54 SEC
Keeping the Park Growing
The equipment, effort, and grounds work behind a park that needs care every season.
Watch the milestone film ↗Each story opens the original HPca TikTok video; sound is available when you press Play.
✓ Park rezoning✓ Pavilion improvements✓ Park lighting✓ City water and irrigation↗ Habitat care
FROM THE HPCA ARCHIVE
Stories worth sharing.
Our progress, wildlife, and neighborhood history all belong in the Highland Park story.
City water reaches Highland Park
A milestone for keeping gardens and community spaces growing.
Read the original story ↗The Highland Park Garden Club
Remembering the gardening traditions that shaped this place.
Read the original story ↗Meet Professor HPca
Friendly illustrated lessons about the association’s founding documents.
Explore the publication ↗From the HPca film archive: Watch our longer garden and community film (58 seconds) ↗
LEARN AND GROW TOGETHER
Discover what happens here.
Find ways to take part in outdoor learning, gardening, wildlife care, and neighborhood events.
Nature & field trips
Outdoor learning at the educational pavilion and in our gardens.
Field-trip information ↗Birds & butterflies
Purple martins, bluebirds, pollinators, and habitat stewardship.
Meet the birds ↗Events Calendar
See upcoming gatherings, park activities, and community events.
Open Events Calendar ↗GET INVOLVED
Everything you need in one place.
Join, volunteer, plan an activity, or share an idea. Here are the ways to take part in Highland Park.
Membership
Become a member and participate in Highland Park.
Open membership form ↗Activities & recreation
Find opportunities and express your interest.
Open activity form ↗Vendors & suggestions
Get involved as a vendor or share a constructive idea.
Vendor form ↗Suggestion box ↗OUR STORY AND RESPONSIBILITY
Stewardship since 1967.
Founding records, governance documents, and public-interest information remain easy to find.
Articles of Incorporation
Learn about the nonprofit’s founding purpose.
Read Articles ↗Bylaws & administration
Find the association’s governing documents.
Read bylaws ↗Lake and park history
Discover the history of Highland Park land and watershed.
Explore history ↗HELP US KEEP GROWING
Beautiful places need people who care.
Donations, volunteer time, and business sponsorships help maintain the park, support wildlife habitat, and grow our educational gardens.
✿ Gardens & pollinatorsSoil, plants, tools, and seasonal care
♫ Wildlife habitatPurple martin stations and habitat
⌂ Park maintenanceMowing, pest control, lighting, and upkeep