All of our Rochester parks are similar in how they bring communities together, yet unique in their presentation and amenities. Some are as simple as grass, shade, and benches, while others are robust and expansive. Many of the city’s parks have beginnings embedded in the city’s early history.
City of Rochester Parks
Dr Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Park at Manhattan Square
Genesee Crossroads-Charles Carroll Park
Monroe County Parks in the City
Get involved with the Rochester Olmsted Parks Alliance
Olmsted-Designed Parks
In addition to Highland Park, Seneca Park, Maplewood Park, and Genesee Valley Park designed by Frederick Law Olmsted Sr., he, along with his son and the Olmsted Firm, went on to design several more City of Rochester parks.
Get involved with the Rochester Olmsted Parks Alliance
Honorable Mention
While not technically a park, we certainly couldn’t leave out Mount Hope Cemetery!
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