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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City of Rochester Parks
Many of our City of Rochester parks have beginnings embedded in Rochester’s youth. Some were even designed by notable landscape architects.
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Cobbs Hill + Washington Grove
The peaceful view from Cobbs Hill, along with the friendly people walking and taking it all in, make it a unique Rochester experience.
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Maplewood Park & Rose Garden
Maplewood Park is a linear park that follows the river from Driving Park and the Lower Falls to just north of Route 104, ending at the pedestrian bridge over the Genesee.
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2025 Roc the Riverway Weekend: September 26–28
Roc the Riverway Weekend, October 4–6, highlights the Genesee River’s natural beauty, historical significance, and plans for its future.
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Highland Park in Rochester
Highland Park has been described as a museum of exotic trees, many of which are the tallest of their species in the state, though few are native.
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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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Genesee Valley Park
Designed by Frederick Law Olmsted in 1888, find Genesee Valley Park where the Erie Canal, Red Creek, and Genesee River intersect.
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