Perfect follow up to the Sam Patch Boat Tour that takes you through the lock! The tour departs…read morePittsford at 12, 2 and 4pm and takes about 20-30min to get to the lock. They have a great viewing deck and lots of green space to picnic. This is also where Lock 32 Whitewater Park for Kayakers is located.

In the words of the immortal "Cousin" Chas lock wood, as sung by "Cousin" Al Voldman:…read more Me & my buds go down to Lock 32... where we party all day & put on our surfing shoes... C'mon buddy, get a bucket and a pail... let's go surfin' on the barge canal! A must see if you're (like me) an inveterate canal walker.

Great spot to access the canal path for walkers, runners, biker's. Popular spot, so the parking lot…read morewas filled up. There a spot to launch your kayak or canoe. I enjoyed sitting here watching the boats go by as I drank my coffee. Great people watching spot too. Lots of plaques with area history and canal facts. Great spot.

This is a beautiful trail right along the Erie canal. Theres a parking lot and benches to sit along…read morethe way. My only complaint is there isnt garbage cans along the trail for all you dog owners, including myself.

On a slightly overcast morning, this was a very calming and peaceful start to the day. A nice walk…read moreout on the pier to see the light beacon as I begin to make my way across Northern New York from Rochester. The Irondequoit Bay Outlet Bridge was closed so there was no opportunity to cross the harbor on foot or by vehicle without driving all the way around the harbor. So that's a downer. The pier is smooth and easy to walk. I think it could be wheelchair accessible. Enjoy the view of the lake and the light beacon! [Review 1527 of 2024 - 443 in New York - 22550 overall]

Hands down, this is my new favorite place to visit when in Rochester. The entire place is so…read morebeautiful. There is definitely something for everyone to enjoy. Boats, jet skis, canoes..... whatever you are looking for, it is here. There is even a small beach which people seemed to enjoy very much. A nice place to kick back and enjoy the weather while getting much needed rest and relaxation. I really enjoyed visiting this place and hope to visit again in the future.

Such a fun little playground. It's so peaceful; you can see the lake the whole time you're playing…read morebut it's far enough that the kids are completely safe. There's no swimming. All the climbing and sliding equipment is great for toddlers and older kids to enjoy. We will keep returning.

Beautiful new park on the Webster side of the sandbar that runs between Lake Ontario and…read moreIrondequoit Bay, where cottages line both sides of the road, and ends at a marina when the bridge is closed (Spring, Summer, and Autumn). Castaways is visible from the park. There is ample parking, with a lot on each side of the street, as well as a lane designated for it in the street. Nice, new landscaping featuring mostly flowering varieties of shrubs (hydrangea, Spirea, Viburnums, etc.) There are benches galore for folks to look out at the lake and contemplate. The bay side features a boardwalk that can accommodate the docking of several boats. The lake side features a playground for the kiddos, a shaded area, as well as some Adirondack chairs. Some folks bring their own chaise loungers or folding chairs to enjoy the weather and sights. Lots of folks are reading under trees (mostly large cottonwoods), there are a few bikes going by, but there are mostly pedestrians. There are a couple of unisex bathrooms featuring Dyson hand dryers. Today is a Saturday in July 2024, the temp is 80°F, with 50% humidity and clear skies, and I'm surprised that there aren't way more folks here. They might be watching the Olympics, as they just started today. Their loss...

We have been over by Fairport and Pittsford but we were over by the Brighton Area off of the…read moreHighway. It looks like a good walk either to Rochester or to Pittsford. This area does have a dock but at this time it's closed. This location is odd because there is no real sign alerting you to drive here or come here but whatever. It's a great place to walk, ride your bikes or whatever you fancy. Give it a go..

No. My husband fell. he is mildly obese and when we were on a boat on the Erie Canal he was looking…read moreover the edge around the view and fell over into the water, a couple seconds later we saw that he was nowhere near the top of the water and he was obviously unresponsive.

Went here last year and rented kayaks with some friends for my boyfriend's birthday and had a great…read moretime. Guy was rude but whatever. Called today to see if we could do it again this year and the guy said they were closed for the season. I said "oh but I thought you were open this time last year?" And this guy said "I said THIS season, not LAST season" in the snottiest tone of voice. Incredibly rude and unprofessional. We'll spend our money elsewhere from now on (:

This is the worst canoe and kayak rental I have dealt with. I showed up at 2pm on a Friday…read moreafternoon and was denied service. This was because the owner " had plans " and " didn't feel like it". He refused us service and was very rude in the process. Proceeded to tell us that we were dumb for wanting to take the kayaks fishing because there was a 30% chance of rain. I asked Ron about his store hours because he was supposed to be open from 8am-6pm. He then said that he doesn't care what his hours are. VERY UNPROFESSIONAL! As an avid kayaker I would never try and use this service again.

I had a wonderful experience renting a kayak from Genesee Waterways! Drive directly to the back of…read moreGenesee Valley Park, past the pool and other green spaces, and there's a large sign denoting the booth where you can rent. There was no one in the booth when I arrived - if this happens just take a walk around the building and there is likely someone just tending to the kayaks who will come back around. This is going to be a better deal than some of the other rental options, with 3 hours only setting you back $25. You can paddle to the left and see some of the UofR campus, but paddling to the right will allow you to head down the canal and see a lot more nature and views. The single employee pulls and pushes everyone out to the water, which blew my mind. I will absolutely be coming here again and look forward to many more trips down the river and canal.

This place is awesome! I lived in Rochester for the majority of my life and it's not until I moved…read moreaway did I realize how amazing it would be do kayak on the Erie Canal. So on my most recent visit to Rochester this past summer my cousin and I scoped out various places to rent kayaks. We settled on Genesee Waterways Center. Renting the kayaks was supper easy. We rented them for 2 hours for $25 per person. The rental process was seamless and the woman taking care of us was super friendly and knowledgeable. We kayaked along the Genesee river towards the canal. It was very peaceful and scenic. It was such a fun experience and we can't wait to go again! I'd definitely recommend this place to others. Also be sure to wear sunscreen and bring water on the very hot days.

I had no idea this place was here! What a great place for a variety of activities!…read moreFirst of all, I LOVE that there is a large, flat, trail around the big field. This is perfect for trail running. The trail is wide and you're not going to have to worry about mountain bikers sneaking up on you over that next ridge. It's perfect for laps. Heading into the woods, there are decent trails for hiking. There were not many people here when I went on a Saturday morning. A boy scout troop was rebuilding a sign near the parking lot, but other than that, we only encountered a few people walking their dogs in the woods. There is also easy access to other trail systems from the trails in the Gosnell Big Woods. You can plan a lengthy day hike right here in Webster with trails covering miles of terrain. Some areas seemed particularly boggy and buggy, and the breezes are limited because of the dense tree cover. Prepare yourself with bug spray, and of course check yourself for ticks after you've been on a hike. Gosnell is a great place for trail running, getting out into nature without having to go very far. I would dare say it's a hidden gem of a place right in our own back door!

This is a special place and I'm selfishly glad it's not more well known. This is a beautiful forest…read morecontaining some seriously old and beautiful trees that have been protected by the family that owned this property from all the logging projects carried out over the years. The trails are well marked and easy to explore and the forest provides a beautiful hike and enjoyment of nature. There is also a large wildflower field to enjoy and many insects, birds, and other critters to see. The small woods trail weaves past a beautiful meadow and young transitional forest while the big woods forest weaves through "the big woods" with all the ancient and beautiful trees. This is a good place to bring your dog for a walk and burn off some energy! A beautiful place to visit and enjoy some beautiful natural landscape.