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!

I hadn't been to Powder Mills Park since I was a kid, but we decided to go on impromptu visit to…read moresee the hatchery. It was pretty crowded on a Saturday afternoon. The trout were out and visible in the pond. Feeding the fish was fun and relaxing. Worth the commute if not super close. Next time, we will explore the trails.

I was determined to get a quick run in one morning. Drove to Embankment park for the first time…read more Found easy parking, a short walking distance to access the trail, and was on my way. Good running path, peaceful just right for me.

I *love* hiking my way to Great Embankment Park when I'm out walking to the canal. On a peaceful…read moreday when the weather is on your side, it's a great place to hang and reflect. Sporting fields nearby are usually populated by soccer teams, softball players or folks playing frisbee catch with their pooch. On the canalside, you can catch families out for a stroll, plein air artists or couples walking hand in hand. It's a picture perfect location with a distinct view of the canal.

Love this trail. Perfect warm up before going to gym. Takes me about 38 minutes to complete when I…read moremix jogging and brisk walking. Trails are clear so it's easy to navigate. Ample amount of parking. Closes at 10pm which was a shocker to me. I love when I see the parents letting their kids play in the water. Not on their iPads and out in nature burning energy. Good job to them! There's only a couple spots that I can see it being a problem if you arent able to move around well

Near Rochester, right off a highway, Corbett's Glen is very easy to get to. It's located inside a…read morequaint neighborhood (expect to walk behind houses at points along the hike), and is very well-maintained. We started on the wood-area of the park, walking toward the creek and water falls at the Glen itself. The round trip of the hike was just a sliver more than 2 miles but it was an easy hike, with just two sections of up/down hill-climbing. Very beautiful and picturesque, with an amazing tunnel under the Amtrak tracks. Very much recommended for a short, morning hike if you don't mind the drive out.

Found this park, well in town for the Heart Walk, stopped for a brief visit and exploration…read more Great jem for locals with nature center, nature trail, ada trail, fitness portion, events, turtles and doves in nature center. It was a short visit, due to time, air quality,and pollen. Enjoyed the sun, and beauty of nature. Will go back another time non allergy, air quality issue.

The trails are overgrown and unkempt and poison ivy is strewn throughout. The playground is nice…read moreand the rest of the lawns are ok.

Nice park for a walk. We went to the left of the parking lot and did about two miles round trip,…read morebut the trail went further. I will say it was super muddy today, so make sure you wear boots if you are going when it is wet out! The trail is right along the water, which is cool. I will definitely come back here for another walk. My dog loved it!

This is a really lovely park... plenty of open space for playing games on the grass, getting some…read moresun, and also a pavilion or two for larger groups that want some cover & picnic tables. in the lower area, there's a very short little pathway by the water... there were kids playing and exploring the water, and someone else was fly fishing. On the upper portion of the park is the actual walking trail, which is a really well worn out path and very easy to walk (though I wouldn't consider it accessible to those in wheelchairs, etc). There isn't really anything to *see* at the end... it just kind of ends... but then you turn around and walk back. Honestly, my dog was more than happy to explore the entirety either way. :) I do have to remove one star because their bathroom facilities aren't great. At the time of my visit, the women's restroom was completely clogged - and the men's room was basically a single stall. :-/ TL;DR Really enjoyable park and I'll definitely be back in the future.

What a magical place to visit. All ages can enjoy the many trails seeing wildlife. Fairy land is a…read moretreat for the kids I love it too! Feed chickadees and titmouse from your hand it's amazing. Fun outdoor area kids can climb through the logs and check out Wild Wings and the many birds they have rescued. Highly recommend!

I feel like it's been forever since we've been hiking! Saw the reviews for Mendon Ponds Park, and…read moredecided it was the one. We stumbled a little bit trying to find where the trails started. Initially we were following an online map, but we stopped at the park office to grab a paper copy for easier navigating. The park office is definitely not what I expected - it was a bit neglected, and nobody was there. I was hoping there'd be someone to talk to! Maybe they're just not in on Sundays. So off we went with our paper map! Lots of beautiful buildings - we really enjoyed the cobblestone house. Tree lined paths. Parking lots placed in convenient places. There was a cute little playground by the largest pond, and my daughter really enjoyed the abundance of lily pads. We were already feeling exhausted due to the heat by the time we found a trail entrance, but the trail itself was nice. There were teal colored trail markers nailed to the trees along the way, although the path itself was pretty straightforward until the turnaround. According to the map it should have circled back but there was a sign there for private property, so we hiked back the way we came instead. They had some absolutely gorgeous looking shelters. I'm not sure what the price point is, but it would be a great place for gatherings. Beautiful and peaceful, even if a little bit confusing our first time there. We will definitely be going back again (on a cooler day) to explore some more!

A lot goes in at Perinton Park because it's in the Towpath on the canal. The town has made this our…read morepremier park with heated building, Pavilions, tennis courts, kiddie toys, docks for boat, kayak, canoe access, during in the banks. Lit up at night till closing.

Great park for many reasons. There are separate playgrounds for both the young and older children,…read moreincluding many swinging options. There are tennis courts and basketball courts, as well as a volleyball court. The canal has great access for fishing, as well as multiple docks to fish from or launch a small carried boat. Building has events going on every so often and can accommodate a hood amount of people.

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 local park on the city's edge and Brighton. They say there's over 100 acres here, it's a good…read moresize with some great views of the city skyline. This place can get busy especially in the summer months, lots of hiking, playground, basketball and tennis courts. Over the years I've played in some adult softball leagues. Lots of fun . Parking can sometimes be chaotic, there's a few smaller lots along the street. Family friendly park with a few lodges to rent. They have a few events and festivals held here too.

Cobbs Hill is a fabulous park- part of the reason for the low stars is our frustration in the…read morebasketball court. They recently resurfaced the whole area but there are no lights for it to be used as the day gets shorter. The tennis courts however have lighting... We would like to ask the park/city to consider lighting the basketball courts as they light the tennis courts to provide more equity and access for all.

This park, on a lot of social media sites came highly recommended. My boyfriend and I are both avid…read morenature lovers, and enjoy checking out different parks. Very picturesque, quiet, and tranquil, it was nice as we were the only ones there later in the day. We did a little exploring with it being winter , walked along the bike path, opposite end of the boardwalk, on Lake Ontario that turns into the Genesee River trail. I can imagine the hiking, wildlife, view and bike riding to be magnificent in the spring, summer and fall. It amazed me personally too see a coyote;on a winter day, guess you never know what you will see in nature. Coming from Buffalo, where we have a lot of great parks as well, this was worth the drive and a stop to explore. We did check out the structures from an old shipping yard that were still there . Look forward to checking the park out in warmer weather.

I love this park so unique a trail on the water. Takes you from the beach to downtown. Clean and…read morealways cool being on the water.