Monroe County Parks Department

Special shout out to the staff at our Durand Eastman Golf Course, for coming in second place for best golf course in this years Rochester Choice Awards #golfrochester #MCParks

The Charlotte Genesee Lighthouse are hosting their annual Christmas Sale. Help Support a piece of history.

Grow with us! Visit a Monroe County Park today, perfect weather to be outdoors!

Get out into a Monroe County Parks, enjoy Mother Nature in all her colors!

Monroe County Parks, enjoy them now more then ever.

Still in need of a place to host Thanksgiving? We have lodges available, picture you and your family just a step from nature this holiday season. If you're interested in renting a lodge give us a call 585-753-7275, or visit our website monroecounty.gov/parks #MCParks #thanksgiving

As of today we are once again taking lodge and shelter reservations with restrictions for July 1st and beyond. All reservations must comply with NYS guidelines regarding social distancing. Visit our website or give our office a call if you wish to make a reservation

A special thank you to the awesome artists who decorated the sidewalks in Highland Park with some words of encouragement during this hard time. We are thankful for the incredible community we live in. As Snow White said, Remember, you’re the one who can fill the world with sunshine! If you have the chance we encourage you to visit and enjoy the sidewalk art left by other visitors but please remember to follow the CDC’s guidelines for social distancing and preventing the spread of illness.

This week we invite you to visit one of our Monroe County Parks that you have not been to before, with 21 parks your options are vast. While exploring a new park or enjoying one you love to frequent, the NYSDEC and Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation encourage you to use their new hashtag - #RecreateLocal that launched this week. Please remember to follow the CDC’s guidelines for social distancing and preventing the spread of illness. Also as a reminder all dogs should be leashed while in a Monroe County Park(no dogs are allowed in Ontario Beach Park) unless inside a designated dog park area.

As the weather gets nicer we encourage you to go out and explore our Monroe County Parks! We have 21 across the county, all of which have their own unique characteristics. Hopefully you will have the opportunity to spend some time outdoors in the fresh air. Just please remember to avoid crowds and follow the CDC’s guidelines for social distancing and preventing the spread of illness. If you would like maps of a specific park please visit https://www2.monroecounty.gov/parks

It is important in these times of social distancing that we remember the importance of our mental health. The CDC has flagged mental health as a top concern during this time of high-stress and anxiety. Our local parks can provide a well needed respite and escape for our residents. With their many trails, open spaces and unique characteristics there is something for everyone to enjoy. The Monroe County Parks remain open to the public, our facilities and buildings remain clo...sed though there are portable restrooms available in each park. If you are visiting one of our Dog Parks please do not enter if there are already 10 people inside, this is for the health and safety of those using the facility. We ask that you continue to follow the CDC guidelines that we outlined yesterday, as well as remember if on a trail and you see others, please alert them of your presence and move to the side to let them pass with space between you. Please also remember to follow the CDC guidance on the recommended size of social gatherings which includes outdoor activities. For parks maps please visit our website: https://www2.monroecounty.gov/parks. If anyone has any questions, please feel free to send us a message or reply to this post. Thank you to the National Recreation and Park Association for this excellent graphic on social distancing in public parks and trails.

If you are looking for some outdoor activities while also practicing social distancing, come and visit one of our 21 parks across Monroe County. There are numerous trails, fields, and open space for you to enjoy, maps are available for each park on our website: https://www2.monroecounty.gov/parks. As a reminder all of our facilities, buildings and playgrounds are closed for the safety of the public and our staff. Also closed are the Lamberton Conservatory and Seneca Park Z...oo. There are portable restrooms available for public use. While visiting any of our Monroe County Parks please continue to follow the CDC/NYSDOH’s guidelines for preventing the spread of illness. Please remember to keep at least six feet of distance between you and others, avoid close contact, wash hands often or use a hand sanitizer when soap and water are not available and avoid surfaces that are touched often. For more information on how to safely enjoy the outdoors during this time please visit the DEC’s website here: http://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/119881.html Please check back daily for updates. See more

A very respectable garden display built by our Monroe County Parks Department Team at Gardenscape 2020! Come check it out along with many other displays starting tomorrow through Sunday afternoon. For additional information on tickets and times go to: https://rochesterflowershow.com/

Happy Valentine’s Day from the Monroe County Parks Department. Our cross-country ski trails in Mendon Ponds Park are groomed and the conditions are great! If you’re looking for a fun activity consider bundling up and enjoying some outdoor fun!

Today we cut the ribbon at Monroe County Parks Department Grand View Lodge! I was joined by Parks Director Larry Staub on his last day before retirement, as wel...l as Parks employees & local officials all who got this Platinum Lodge completed. Check it out for your next event at #PowderMillsPark! See more

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE... Ellison Dog Park Status 12/15/2019 @ 9:00 am: Saturday's heavy rains have resulted flood conditions at the Ellison Dog Park. The Dog Park is CLOSED (All Sections). Other areas of Ellison Park are unaffected. Check back for updates. Larry Staub Director of Parks & Seneca Park Zoo

If you're interested in learning more about a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to travel to Kenya, a trip that supports Seneca Park Zoo's American Association of Zoo Keepers (AAZK) Chapter, the informational meeting is TONIGHT. Wednesday, December 4th, at 6:30 p.m. at the Zoo. Check it out!

Please join us for the Frederick Douglass Memorial Plaza Ribbon Cutting & First Lighting Ceremony on Wednesday, December 4, 2019 at 5:00 pm. Ceremony will take place at the new plaza, on the corner of South Avenue and Robinson Drive, in Highland Park. ALL ARE WELCOME! Feel free to share the invitation. PLEASE NOTE: A formal dedication ceremony of the new plaza will be scheduled for Spring 2020.