I recently had a chance to wander around Perinton Park after not having been to the park in quite a while, and I was pleasantly surprised. Perinton Park is a great spot for all ages if you're looking to get outdoors and spend some time along the Erie Canal.
If you haven't been there recently, keep in mind that the entrance off of Route 31F has been eliminated and you must enter off of O'Connor instead. Once you're in the park, there's a parking lot at the bottom of a hill. Up the slope, you can continue to all of the park's best features. There's a little path to get you around while you figure out what to do first.
My favorite aspect of the park is that it's right on the canal, and thus right on the canal path. There are a few bright yellow swing benches if you want to kick your heels up and take in the scenery. If you feel so motivated, the village is only a short walk away. I've done this before, and it's a solid walk, so make sure you have the right shoes on if you want to do this. Like many parks, there is a basketball court, a small meeting space where you can have parties, and plenty of playground equipment. There's swings for all ages and sizes, and tall and short slides, just to name a few features. The monkey bars are good for anyone practicing for an obstacle course race, though you may get some looks if you go without kids. It's one of those things that makes me wish that there were more adult sized playgrounds out there. Sometimes, you just need to hop on the swings.
Perinton Park is a nice destination for a sunny afternoon, no matter how old you are. Whether you're young or just young at heart, you'll find a solid recreation choice here. read more
