Our Favorite 5 County Parks to Explore
The Monroe County Parks system comprises 22 parks, all of which are worth visiting, but these five are an absolute must-see.
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Rochester’s Olmsted-Designed Parks
Rochester is fortunate to be one of a handful of American cities with a park system comprised of Frederick Law Olmsted-designed parks.
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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.
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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Greece Canal Park
Greece Canal Park encompasses 577 acres, with 4 easy walking trails varying in length under 1.5 miles over level or gently rolling terrain.
22 Monroe County Parks
Monroe County parks are free and offer 12,000 acres of natural, zoological, horticultural, historical, and geological experiences.
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Gardens & Arboretums
These carefully designed gardens, often cultivated for decades or even centuries, display exceptional collections of flowers and trees.
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Oatka Creek Park
Pathways lead through Oatka Creek Park’s woodlands and wildflower meadows, offering a peaceful and picturesque experience.
Black Creek Park
Black Creek Park is one of the largest parks in Monroe County. In the winter, it has one of the best sledding hills.
Powder Mills Park
Powder Mills Park favorites include the fish hatchery, Daffodil Meadow Trail in early May, The Mushroom House, and fishing Irondequoit Creek.
Sunken Garden at Warner Castle
In Highland Park, walk behind Warner Castle or up the hill from Highland Bowl, and there you will find the magnificent Sunken Garden.
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Lamberton Conservatory
Highland Park’s Lamberton Conservatory is a calm, colorful space warmed to tropical temperatures and filled with the sound of running water.
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Highland Park—Frederick Law Olmsted’s Living Landscape in Rochester, New York
Explore Highland Park in Rochester, NY—an Olmsted-designed landscape known for lilacs, gardens, and year-round beauty.
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Mendon Ponds Park
Mendon Ponds is Monroe County’s most expansive park, with woodlands, ponds, wetlands, and 21 miles of color-coded trails across 2,500 acres.
Seneca Park and Zoo
The 20-acre Seneca Park Zoo is a small portion of the 300-acre county park designed by Frederick Law Olmsted in 1893.
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