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    Turning Point Park

    4.7 (37 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Max K.

    Wow this park is beautiful!! How is this park not talked about more!? There's a long walkway that goes over the water and its just epic. Why walk in the woods when you can walk on water? The walkway is relatively flat with a gradual incline/decline depending on the direction you're going. Very peaceful, one of the top parks in Rochester in my opinion.

    Nikki G.

    On social media I follow this NYS cool places to visit page (I don't know the exact name of it), and had this down on my list of things I needed to do. There is an ample parking lot, and overflow parking on the street, if it happens to be a busy day. You can go right or left, and we decided to go left because we wanted to go on the boardwalk and toward Lake Ontario. This place is awesome. I really enjoyed my time here. The wildlife was great and it was so scenic and beautiful. We saw so many turtles hanging out and sunbathing on the lily pads and on logs, we saw purple martins, and cranes, and it was truly magical. At some point this turns into the Genesee River Trail, or maybe it is part of it? Not really sure, but we kept walking and it was a nice hike.

    On the river
    Izzy W.

    I lived in Rochester for years and didn't know this existed. This place is so beautiful!!!! It is literally stunning. Very long walk. It's probably best not to go when it's toooo hot since there is no shade. Wear a hat. Wear sun screen. Keep in mind there isn't a restroom. Probably a cool place to fish.

    Megan C.

    What a stunning park! Had the pleasure of exploring around Turning Point and beyond this past weekend with my pup. We parked on Boxart, walked all the way up to the pier and then back! Just a note, this trail really isn't wide enough to promote real social distancing (since you're on the water and there's nowhere to go but to the sides of the walkway) so I might proceed with caution on a busy, beautiful weekend during this time. The park itself is absolutely gorgeous, boasting trails and 360 degree waterway views. There a plenty of dogs to socialize your dog with if you're into that sort of thing during normal, non Covid times. When I went on a Friday morning, it really wasn't busy at all. There is a steep downhill walk to get to the trail, which hurts pretty good coming back up. I will agree with some of the other reviews that waste and litter were a problem during my walk. I am hoping to find a way to help this in the near future, but it does hinder the full experience. I am really looking forward to the next time I get to hang with my pup and my fam at the park! It is truly a gorgeous way to spend an afternoon.

    Laura P.

    Great spot for a walk or bike ride! Beautiful views of the water on a wooden path. Dog friendly! Parking lot is close by and had plenty of space.

    Jen R.

    I had wanted to check this park out and cannot believe this is here in Rochester. As others have said the most common street/parking lot is on Boxart but it gets full fast. There are a few different ways to walk around and make sure you have your walking shoes and be prepared for hills.. yes I said it hills. The walk on the bridge:boardwalk is picturesque and lots of people take photos of this area. It's beautiful, quiet and lush. Seeing people on their boats enjoying a warm weekend is nice and people are walking around and yes fishing too. We will definitely comeback and I will make sure to look at the website to map another stroll to take, Yes as others have said it goes all they way to the lake. Parking can be tricky during warm weather so be advised. It's really something special

    Rose V.

    I love this place! The trail is fairly long, it goes from the cemetery all the way to Charlotte Beach, I believe. I love taking my dog here! When it's extremely hot, I can take him through the shaded areas. When it's cool, we walk through the boarded part. Just be careful because there's a hole here and there. I've seen people walk, bike, fish, and sit and draw here. The views are breath taking and perfect for pictures. There's swans, ducks, and fish in the water. You can access the trail from multiple spots. The most common is from Boxart Street, you go down and make a right and go towards the end of the street. There a small parking lot for about 15-20 cars. It gets pretty packed on the weekends. I love that there's garbage cans along the trail so I can throw doggy poos away. Pick up after your dog!

    Family of swans!
    Yvonne C.

    Surprised my mother for Mother's Day and we all went for a nice long walk on the boardwalk. It was just beautiful. We saw lots of turtles and a family of swans with about 6 babies! If you plan on using the boardwalk, be sure to take the path to the left of he parking lot at the start. The only negative has to do with disgusting humans and their waste they just casually throw over. That was literally the only thing that took away from the experience. It wasn't the entire time, it was just sporadic pieces of trash and junk that made me frustrated Definitely go! It's a great experience and hidden gem!

    Weijia L.

    A not so hidden gem in Rochester. The walkaway above the water is lovely! I wish the trail would form a loop though :D

    Lisa M.

    I didn't get to explore everything but there was a nice shaded trail that was relatively flat and easy for a beginner walker. There was a very lovely and peaceful place to look over a small pond. We had to go down a very steep paved hill to get there though. We didn't get to walk the boardwalk, but hopeful that we will get there someday. We enjoyed the chipmunks.

    Overcast day on the boardwalk.
    Lina B.

    Cute area to walk around. I got there around 2pm on an overcast Saturday so there weren't a ton of people around (honestly only about 2 other people within eyesight). My friends and I wanted to just have a leisurely walk and the bridge/boardwalk provided a sceneic view of the river. Due to the chilly spring day, there weren't too many animals out, but we saw some geese, turtle, and birds flying around. Also chatted with a local who lived close by that told us that bald eagles, hawks, and other predator birds usually fly around that area. Saw a few people fishing as well, but didn't look like they caught anything. Just a simple walk. No major uphill inclines or rough terrain. Most of the way is paved as well. You can either go straight into the city or use the boardwalk and end up straight at Ontario Beach. I didn't get that far but I imagine it'd be nice to do on a brisk summer morning!

    Miles L.

    Beautiful park. Would love to go back again when the weather gets warmer. Plenty of people around and dogs are allowed. Limited parking lot. Other than that it's worth the drive. Also there are security that drives around.

    Wayne Y.

    It's great that Rochester has a park along a body of water perfect for walking the dog, biking, or strolling. I was able to enjoy the section they built over water. It's a nice Boardwalk. In the middle of the river is a freight platform with some boats. It's interesting and somewhat scenic. I can imagine this walk being stunning in the fall when the foliage changes. There is a parking lot just to the south of where the over water portion starts.

    Frozen but melting river at Turning Point park.

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