Highland Park Homes for Rent

Highland Park in Altoona is a post-World War II neighborhood characterized by its wide, winding residential roads and homes with attached garages and private driveways. The area is known for its cooler temperatures due to its elevated position. Housing styles include 1950s and 60s ranches, 1970s split levels, and larger Colonial Revival and traditional homes built from the 1970s to early 2000s. Highland Park, the neighborhood's namesake park, offers a disc golf course, playground, and picnic pavilions with scenic mountain views. Nearby, Mansion Park Stadium provides public sports facilities, while state parks like Canoe Creek Park and Prince Gallitzin State Park offer outdoor activities such as swimming, fishing, and hiking. The western border along 6th Avenue features businesses, restaurants, and institutions, including the Sheetz corporate office and Zach's Sports and Spirits. For shopping, residents frequent Weis Markets and Logan Valley Mall. Downtown Altoona, 3.5 miles north, has trendy spots like Levity Brewing Company. Local events include tours and activities at Baker Mansion and Altoona Curve minor league baseball games at Peoples Natural Gas Field. Transportation options include the Amtran bus service and access to US-22 for a 90-mile drive to Pittsburgh. UPMC Altoona hospital is 4 miles north, and Altoona-Blair County Airport is 17 miles southeast. Students attending the Altoona Area High School can also enroll at the Greater Altoona Career and Technology Center, where they can learn vocational skills such as carpentry, automotive technology, and welding.