Upstate New York has some of the most beautiful parks in the nation. Monroe County has 21 parks on nearly 12,000 acres for all of us to enjoy. Here are some Rochester area parks you will be sure to love. Remember to be responsible caretakers when enjoying your day at the park.
Mendon Ponds Park, Honeoye Falls
Mendon Ponds Park, Honeoye Falls
Fun for free is what many of our Greater Rochester Area parks offer! Many of these parks have shelters, water access, groomed walking paths and playgrounds. A day at the park is a wonderful opportunity to explore the great outdoors. Remember to be responsible caretakers when enjoying your day at the park.
For special occasions and to reserve a shelter you will need a permit and there may be a fee involved. To learn more about Monroe county Parks or to reserve a shelter visit www.monroecounty.gov/parks .
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Ellison Park
At 447 acres, Ellison Park has the beauty of natural woodlands combined with steep slopes and the level flood plain of the Irondequoit Creek. Ellison has softball diamonds and playground equipment. Fishing is also allowed.
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Durand Eastman Park
Durand Eastman Park offers 977 acres and 5,000 feet of Lake Ontario waterfront. Its steep wooded slopes, valleys, scenic vistas, small lakes, spring flowering trees and spectacular fall foliage colors add to this park’s exceptional beauty.
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Black Creek Park
This 1,505-acre park has many different features to offer. It also includes a playground located near the Pathfinder Shelter and five hiking trails, all of which are good settings to view nature and animals.
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Mendon Ponds Park
The park has over 2,500 acres of woodlands, ponds, wetlands, glacially created landforms and recreational areas; Sharon’s Sensory Garden, Wild Wings, Inc., a Youth Camping area, and a boat launch (non-motorized boats only).
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Greece Canal Park
This park is ideal for hiking, bird watching and cross-country skiing. The park also has a baseball diamond, soccer field, tennis courts, playgrounds and youth camping area. It has one of our two legal off-leash Dog Parks.
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