Breese Park is located along the Genesee River in West Henrietta. You’ll find a large parking lot, picnic tables, and woodland play-stations along a hard-packed gravel path that follows the river. Even though access to the park is through a highly residential area, this doesn’t feel like a residential park. There are no amenities, like restrooms.
To see the native bluebells and trillium in full bloom, visit between late April and early May.
More information about Breese Park
Cost: Free
Located in Henrietta (get directions)
More information: henrietta.org. Rochester Playbook has an excellent guide, too.
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There is no date on the information provided here. We stopped by May 2023 & found fitness & play areas located along the trail.
Thank you for the information! I’ll pop over the weekend and see what new features have been added.