Well maintained park. The fish hatchery was great to take the kids to and they enjoyed the…read moreplayground. Bring quarters to feed the fish!

Freddy Sue (my pup!) and I had the best time hiking to red trail at Powder Mills Park. I had yet…read moreagain not done any research prior to arriving, so just started driving around the park, looking for a good spot to start our exploring. I parked where it said "daffodil meadow" since that sounded pretty sweet, and we ventured on into the woods. I had no idea it would be such a lovely hike alongside the Irondequoit Creek. We headed the wrong way on the red trail (I think?) and ended up intersecting with a few different trails along the way. The mud was minimal and there were very few other people on the trail the Friday I was there. With a few folks fishing along our hike, Freddy got some great people watching and chipmunk chasing in. I know now that there's a very popular fish hatchery. I didn't know what the situation would be with that during all things COVID, so we kept it simple and made a swift exit right after our sweaty hike. THis park is lush and gorgeous and provides a TON of magnificent views. Happy hiking!

Love the lakefront. Was able to spend all day Monday here while a local young man swam the entire…read morelake in honor of his cousin and benefit my niece who is battling thyroid cancer. Incredible day spent at the very scenic lakefront. Surprised how many people hang out at the lake. But it's absolutely perfect.

Clean lake front with plenty of seating. Carry in and carry out for trash. A few businesses across…read morethe street for food and beverages. Playground for kids and kayak/SUP rentals near by. Great place to unwind and spend the day.

Very nice family orientated park with modern play ground equipment, walking trails , basket ball…read morecourts, base ball diamond,volley ball court and is a close walk to the library with plenty of open area to play.

So many great things about this park! Extremely close proximity to 2 other playgrounds, the one…read moreoutside the library and Ginegaw are only a literal minute away. Gorgeous trails with accessible water. The playground isn't huge but has a pond life theme with unique equipment. Lots of things that spin, climbing logs and net, a dragonfly teeter totter. Surrounded by tall grasses it's the perfect spot to let little ones run wild without fear of losing sight of them. Best for kids 6 and under IMO.

I just LOVED getting to visit this beautiful & clean park (on Saturday, 02/10/2024) while exploring…read moredowntown Rochester! With the brightly colored inspirational murals, the super cool playground, plenty of bench seating, & the ice skating rink, I was a little jelly that my hometown doesn't have its own Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Park ;). Definitely a cool spot to visit & it's located directly across the street from the Strong Museum. Since we visited on a late afternoon, we had no issues finding a street parking spot nearby. Till next time, Rebecc

This review is for the ice skating rink which replaces the fountain and reflecting pool at the park…read morein the winter months. The rink is operational from Dec through mid March, as long as temps are above 45 degrees. There is a zamboni that is used to resurface the ice every couple or few hours, keeping it in pretty good shape. The rink is not that large, but it's a good size for an outside rink (as opposed to indoors rinks, which are larger because they are used for hockey). For the past few Decembers, Wegmans has generously sponsored the rink, so that skate 'rentals' and use of the rink are free up until New Years. You just have to wait in the line (which can be long at times!) to get your skates. When renting skates, they have figure-skating-style and hockey-style skates; they also have a wide ranges of sizes from small sizes for kids through all the adult sizes. They are periodically sharpening the skates too but beware that this is a public place and the skates you receive might not be that sharp. For those new to skating, the rink offers 'skate mates' which allow you to hold on to something and keep your balance while learning how to balance on the blades. This is a great option for little kids and adults that need extra stabilization. For 2024, they have a special event where you can skate for free if you bring a canned good for their food drive through Jan 15th. Then after that, the rink continues to operate but switches over to a paid model (prices vary). You can still rent skates or bring your own and just pay to use the rink. Note that if you bring your own skates, you can also get them sharpened onsite on Mondays and Tuesdays. Where to leave your stuff?? It's recommended to change into your skates inside the warming hut, but then take your shoes/boots outside and leave them under one of the tables or benches. Make sure NOT to walk on the concrete sidewalks with your skates on - stay on the rubber mats provided between the warming hut and rink - otherwise the surface of the skate blade can be damaged. There are also nearby bathrooms and the warming shelter includes a fireplace. The location has free parking all around, and at holiday times, coincides with the Rochester Holiday Village - which means it can be busy and parking can be a challenge, but there's also parking in the Strong museum garage.

Unique playground in the Penfield area…read more Large sandbox with dinosaur bones. Lots of benches and a decent wooden play structure in the middle. Not that much shade at the actual playground. For this reason, my girls were hot (and hungry) and only stayed for 30 minutes.

Amazingly awesome place. Bring the kids to. Our twin year old loves it. We will be coming back…read more(over and over).

Lots of walking trails and a fun playground for the kids to play on! Plenty of picnic tables for…read moreeating lunch at the park. There is also a building to rent for events, I had my bridal shower here, and it was beautiful! Lots of parking, they just built and additional lot.

https://youtu.be/ol04dgSmMFE?si=i8XWX9dQb4o8j7Q9 Yes folks,…read moreSeneca Park is booming with beauty and action. Big John the park supervisor has the crew doing everything under the sun to keep the park pretty. From tree trimming to new gardens and the list goes on. 297 acres of beauty. Even the animals are over joyed. I'm sure Frederick Law Olmsted, the parks creator, would be pleased with the upkeep. The park is beautiful.

I would say this hike was moderate. I have two small dogs & they were able to climb the couple…read morehills just fine! The views were fantastic! A 4.74 mile walk. (to the end & back) Trails weren't too crowded, we walked past the zoo. We started at the parking lot off of St. Paul.

What a fantastic park! Camping, movies, fishing, marina, hiking, wildlife, it's all here! Located…read moreon the east side of Seneca lake this park offers beautiful sunsets right on the water. Picnic benches, grills, benches, grassy areas, and lots of parking. Putt putt golf, pickleball, playground, free military museum, and clean restrooms with showers. Wineries all around and some breweries too. South is Watkins glen and north is Geneva. Lots of options for things to do. Highly recommend visiting this beautiful park.

Sampson State Park set on the eastern shore of Seneca Lake. With a long history since the days of…read morethe Revolutionary War, WWII Naval training camp and soon after an Air Force training base during the Korean War. Today, roughly 2,000 acres of open space for mobile campers, tenters, and even fixed cabins for rent. Family friendly throughout the grounds. Boat launch, lakeside beach, play grounds, snack shop, game room, outdoor movie theatre and a Camp Store for replenishing camping needs and the ever popular S'mores refills. On-site, many former military roads and infrastructure during WWII Naval base, and Korean War Air Force base, including a Military Museum on-site built in the 1960's. We enjoyed a day walking and driving around the grounds and a good old fashioned picnic along the shore. Later an ice cream at one of the snack shops.