This place is somewhat of a hidden gem. I agree with the first reviewer's overall assessment - nice…read morelittle area definitely worth checking out at some point, but nothing out of this world. I plan to come back later in the spring. There is very relaxing overall feel to the place, and the main tree by the stream kind of reminds me of that tree garden from Winterfell. If you follow the back trail to the end where it meets up with the Hojack Trail and keep going to the other side, there is some kind of obscure trail that continues on toward a stream, and that's worth checking out. Once you get there, there are so many overturned trees crisscrossing the stream, so you can pretty much get just about anywhere in that area regardless of the forks in the stream and general lack of bridges (there are a couple).

good little spot for a walk, maybe you'll even see the woodchuck relaxing and looking for food by…read morethe pond!

This park is one of my favorites! On the left side of the park, you will find the walking trail,…read moreand 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.

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!

a great staple to Irondequoit. I have a few memories of this place, mostly from when I was younger…read moretaking field trips with school or Girl Scouts. learned how to make candles and maple syrup, learned different things about nature of course and animals. They always keep some animals at the center itself and still do to this day (just not the exact same ones). I recently went back here, not just to donate my Christmas tree for their trails, but for a hike they scheduled with Irondequoit brewery. I haven't been around the trails or inside the center since I was a kid and it brought back so many fond memories. of course everything seemed smaller than I was remembering, but everything does as you get older. I enjoyed visiting the classroom and seeing the animal room learning about their newest ones, favorite being the bunny and owl. I felt quite nostalgic, but favorite part was going through the trails again. the guides were very knowledgable about the nature center, I even learned a few new things I didn't know about the land. especially that it use to be a grape farm. we did a sensory walk which was so nice to be able to focus on the sounds and sights of nature to get away from the busy life of the town. I wouldn't mind going back to these trails again since its so close to home and a short get away. they welcome people back to walk through at any time.

We came here for winter snowshoeing ($5/person for rentals, max $15/family, paid by cash or check)…read more It's from 1-3 on Saturdays as long as there's at least 6-8" of snow on the ground (check their Facebook for updates). There was ample parking, the person who helped us was nice and welcoming, and it's not very expensive. They have bins of snowshoes to choose from, sorted by weight/shoe size and the person is helpful in finding the right one for you. There are benches outside to put on/take off the snowshoes and there's a bit of a learning curve in figuring out how to do that, but it's part of the adventure. Unfortunately one of the straps on one of mine was broken, but it was still wearable and we got there at about 2:15 so I didn't want to take them both off to go inside and get a different pair. They give you a trail map, but I don't think the trails are very well-marked so the map is not super useful. Because you're surrounded by (well-signed) personal property on all sides, it doesn't feel like there is a lot of space. 45 minutes was really enough time for us (an adult couple). I don't know if we would come back here, but I think it was a good introduction to snowshoeing and we would check out another place next time. Definitely seems like a good family activity and they even have hot chocolate in the nature center!

Lots of walking trails and greenery with tennis courts and a playground available as well. Spacious…read moreand perfect an outdoor party, especially if you rent a Pavillion. A popular spot for walking dogs!

I really nice sized well maintained community park. I've been to the playground many times, lots of…read morefun for kids, slides can of course get really hot during the warm summer days.., go early am... usually we have the place to ourselves. Bathrooms are near by, always clean. Lots of walkable trails with lots of wildlife to observe. They have a few lodges available to rent, check website. Definitely a great place to hang out in the area.

Hiking is one of our favorite things to do, especially with the dogs. A friend told us about this…read moretrail so we met up with them and went hiking. It was about 5 miles long and had wonderful views. It has beautiful bridges and walking paths so you weren't walking in mud. Lots of nature views! Some of the trail goes behind some houses but it isn't terrible and is for a short stretch of the hike. The dogs absolutely love it. There are even sections were you can go up to the canal and the dogs can go swimming. Definitely coming back here sometime soon.

I haven't had to leave a subpar rating in so long!…read more We came here for the trail, because the photos we found online looked beautiful. It's about 2 miles long and sounded like a perfect fit! We were sorely disappointed. At first I wasn't even sure that the trail WAS the trail. There was a sign clearly pointing it out, but the beginning was rocky, severely uneven, and overgrown. Okay! No problem. Maybe it was just a rough start? So we pushed on. But it got worse. You can tell that the land is often swampy, because they had a makeshift "boardwalk" laid out near the water. So mushy ground wasn't a problem. But the overgrowth got so bad that we opted to turn back after only about 10 minutes of walking. (See photos!) Based on our experience I would NOT recommend the trail, because it is not well maintained. But I did snap a picture of the lodge and the pavilion on the way out, and those seemed nice. So I gave it 2 stars for that!

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.

This is by far the best hiking/biking/walking/running wooded trail in Webster. Pretty busy at high…read moretraffic times but multiple trails to choose from with ample parking. You won't be disappointed!!! The trail is well groomed and you/the kids are sure to see some sort of wildlife.

This is one of the newer trails, and I'm glad it exists. The scenery is pretty enough, they get an…read moreA for effort with the historical background, but there's only so much you can do with a small stretch of wetland that used to be used for making bricks. It makes for a great library/workout combo if you're going to the the Brighton Library anyway, but it's not somewhere that I would suggest going out of your way for.

This is a multi-use linear trail and people regularly walk, bike, run, ski, snowshoe and ramble on…read morethis short (.8 mile) mostly flat trail. Those who are interested in wildlife will find an abundance of birds as well as deer, fox, and other mammals. Take your time to look, listen and enjoy this wonderful wetlands in the middle of town.