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).

Cute little playground for the kids, and a few small walking paths. Definitely not our favorite…read moreplayground, but nice for something different! There are football fields and it's usually pretty busy!

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!

Beautifully done children's playground with sustainable structures, easy access, and grandparents'…read morerespite. Clean shared adult & children bathrooms, water fountains, and plenty of parking. Most implements seem low impact and the surface is nicely padded in most areas. Very nice.

Not fun for anyone over the age of 5. Also, the water fountain doesn't work, which isn't fun.read more

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.

One of the best playgrounds in the area for toddlers. Located in the Highland Park neighborhood on…read morethe corner of Linden and Meigs, this playground is in a quiet neighborhood location which offers a strong community feel and opportunities to meet other parents and children. There is a large sandpit and as anyone who has raised a toddler knows, this is a huge hit for the little ones. What makes Ellwanger Barry special is that there are many donated toys available for kids to play with in the sandbox- old tonka trunks, sand buckets, etc. Outside of the sandbox, there is assortment of other outdoor toddler toys to ride and play in such as a playhouse, bikes, and self-propelled cars and riding toys. The playground itself is nice and there is a mix of equipment for varying ages. The slides are made of metal though, so watch out during the hot summer days or make sure your little one wears protection. Parents here are usually very outgoing and converse while the little ones play.

The spring lilac festival is when this park shines. Lots of rolling paved walking trails amongst…read morebeautiful flowers in full bloom. The magnolias we especially colorful this year. The park was designed by premier landscape architect Fredric Law Olmsted back in the early part of the last century. The festival itself had plenty of parking, food vendors and music at the main stage. This park would certainly be stunning all year round. I can't wait to see it agin in another season.

I have grown to love Highland Park and very thankful we have such a great park at our fingertips…read more My kids love the Lamberton Conservatory, Lilac Adventure Zone natural playground and the smaller playground across from the Conservatory. For myself, I have enjoyed the early morning walks, being in nature and enjoying in the wonderful flora of the park.

Took a Sunday walk to Farmington Park for some tennis and sunshine! Overall: a fine park to spend…read moreyour afternoon. Tennis courts are really beautiful and don't seem to get a ton of use. I had pretty much steered clear of this park since the curb appeal is well...suspect (RG&E zone blocks the park from Farmington St). There is a bit of a litter problem in this park and it is in need of some pretty basic updates. The baseball diamond takes up the majority of the park and there is some lovely shade and greenery just behind. There is a single hoop basketball court with picnic tables in the rear. There was a family kickball game going on during our visit which was super adorable, and I would love to come back and do the same with friends at some point, given the convenient location. It's walking distance from my house and a great spot to hone some tennis skills, so I will be back again soon! I would love to see some beautifications so people can really enjoy an entire afternoon as opposed to just stopping by.

Being a small town girl, I'm accustomed to cozy rural ballparks with kids underfoot, a snack bar…read moreand a playground. This is not that kind of park. The backdrop is a rather large RG&E power station and some older houses on the edge of the city. But with that being said, it's actually a quaint little setup. The baseball field is spacious and fairly well maintained. There is a nice tennis court and a small picnic area. The ball field bleachers are even in pretty good shape, which is a big plus for wooden bleachers. On the downside, the fencing around the perimeter is in pretty rough shape and there is a real shortage of parking.