High Park is a smaller neighbourhood laid out in a grid patternand the lots are of a generous size. Development in the area occurred in the1950s and 1960s. High Park is dominated by smaller, single-family bungalows, mostly with detached garages that are accessed via back lanes. Area residentshave good access to Westmount Mall and Mayfield Common and to the northwestindustrial district.
High Park is bordered by 156 St to the west, 111 Ave to the north, 149 St to the east and 107 Av to the south. Neighbouring communities include Mayfield, Britannia Youngstown, Canora, Grovenor, and McQueen. It is also close to Glenora, North Glenora, Woodcroft, Glenwood, West Jasper Place and Crestwood.
There are also parks in the area – High Park and Ken Newman Park. Schools in the area include Mayfield Elementary, Britannia Junior High School, Ross Sheppard High School, Holy Cross Elementary/Junior High School, and St. Francis Xavier High School.
