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Channing H. Philbrick Park

4.5 (10 reviews)

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Open area down by the creek
Sam B.

This is a nice park for a hike, fish and stroll. It's relatively okay for families. Off to the left of the bridge is okay for strollers

Kaleigh E.

This park is one of my favorites! On the left side of the park, you will find the walking trail, and on the right side of the park, you will find a large, grassy expanse and a playground. The trail is not long, but it runs alongside Irondequoit Creek and offers beautiful views of the water. Every time I visit, there are always a handful of people fishing as well. It is conveniently located right off 441, but when you're in the park, you'd never know. It's a wonderful little escape for anyone looking to take a walk, fish, or picnic. Note: the walking trail is not accessible for wheelchair or walker users. The trail is not paved and can be quite muddy in the rainy months. Terrain is uneven and hilly at times.

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Heather R.

Great place for hiking, fishing and nature walks! There are always nice people, clean trails and beautiful nature sights.

Cute little bridge in the woods on the trail

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“We went to the left of the parking lot and did about two miles round trip, but the trail went further.”

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Thousand Acre Swamp

4.0(3 reviews)
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I had a great time exploring this park. They did a really good job of adding in lots and lots of…read moreboardwalks and the wetland scenery is about what you'd expect. They also have some pretty expansive butterfly fields, which, alas I was unable to fully appreciate because I didn't go there at quite the right time of year but that's okay. Toward the back is a beautiful lake, and I'd recommend sticking to the trails back there because it can get kind of muddy otherwise. Great place to see a bunch of frogs, deer, and the occasional snake.

We visited the park on a crisp, sunny Saturday afternoon and were delightfully surprised by it…read more There are a quite a few short trails here that make for a nice easy hike. The terrain is relatively flat so it's good for folks of a wide variety of fitness levels. I think this would be a great place to introduce a young one to hiking as the trails aren't too long or challenging and there's a variety of stuff to look at. There are also a few benches scattered throughout to sit and take a break. There are quite a few knobby roots in the paths so I'd recommend shoes with sturdy soles. We didn't go out to the longest trail because we stopped on a whim and weren't wearing the best shoes. All the trails are well marked with white maps that show where you are and all the other trails so it's really easy to navigate. There are a few older signs that must have been there for a while and some of the trail names seem to have changed. So just ignore those. The first trail that spurs off the main trail leads to a little pond, but we couldn't really see it as it was obscured by cattails. Our favorite trail was the boardwalk trail as you're surrounded by all the cattails and it feels like the boardwalk just goes on forever. We saw some folks that looked like they were there to bird watch, so it might be a good place if you're into that. As it is a nature preserve, there are signs posted for no dogs and no biking. There's other info posted at the trailhead and some interesting posters as well.

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Channing H. Philbrick Park - hiking - Updated October 2026

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