Breese Park
Breese Park is located along the Genesee River in West Henrietta. Set your sights on late-April to early-May to see the native bluebelle and trillium.
East of the Genesee River
Helmer Nature Center
The terrain at Helmer Nature Center is hilly and tree-covered, making is an excellent place for peaceful woodland exploration.
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Ellison Park
Ellison Park is a popular spot to launch a kayak or canoe and paddle downstream on Irondequoit Creek toward Irondequoit Bay.
Channing H. Philbrick Park
Irondequoit Creek drops 90 feet over one mile through Channing H Philbrick Park, creating the cascades that make it unique.
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Sam Patch Erie Canal Tours
Sam Patch Erie Canal Tours are a great way to experience the canal and learn about its history along your narrated cruise.
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Thomas Creek Wetland Walk
This nature trail is perfect for observing Thomas Creek’s flow toward Irondequoit Creek, with two paths leading to a viewing platform.
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Durand Eastman Park
Durand Eastman Park’s 977 acres include an arboretum, hiking trails around Durand and Eastman Lakes, and a swimming beach on Lake Ontario.
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Webster Arboretum at Kent Park
Covering 32 acres, the arboretum boasts a pond, winding paths, various trees and shrubs, and formal gardens with over 200 daylily cultivars.
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Erie Canal Lock 62
Old Erie Canal Lock 62 is tucked just far enough off the beaten path that many do not realize it’s just over the hill behind Pittsford Plaza.
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Tinker Nature Park
Tinker Nature Park comprises 68 acres along the Pittsford-Henrietta town border, with trails and boardwalks for all abilities.
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Brighton Town Park
Brighton Town Park is surprisingly tranquil, despite bordering offices and being located across the pond from a major expressway interchange.
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Meridian Centre Park
There are nature paths in Meridian Centre Park & an arboretum in the western part of the park with plantings and wooden arches.
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Great Embankment Park
Nestled along the historic Erie Canal, the Great Embankment offers scenic views, walking and biking trails, wildflowers, and a kayak launch.
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Explore the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor
Enjoy each canal town along the 115-mile stretch between the Cayuga-Seneca Canal and the Niagara River, with Rochester at the heart.
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Rochester Public Market
The Rochester Public Market is the best place to find the freshest locally grown produce, seafood, beef, cheese, bread, and beverages.
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