Category: Play Area
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Abraham Lincoln Park – Play Area
Location: Penfield, NY Abraham Lincoln Park (formerly Bay Park East) is located 10 minutes east of Rochester, NY. This is one of our favorite play areas in the area! There is a traditional playground next to the parking lot, but down the hill is a newly renovated natural log play area. There is a small log… Read more
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Audubon Community Nature Center – Nature Play Area
ocation: Jamestown, NY This nature center is located 2.5 hours southwest of Rochester, NY and 1.5 hours south of Buffalo, NY. One great spot in this nature center is the nature play area. Follow the painted animal prints on the paved path to a beautiful wooded area with large animals to climb on, wooden logs… Read more
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Clark Reservation State Park – Nature Play Area
Location: Jamesville, NY This state park is located 1.5 hours east of Rochester, NY near Syracuse. This park has restrooms, an interpretive center, gardens, nature trails, and a nature themed play area. The play area has a traditional playground structure as well as natural elements and informational signs for kids. Map: Trail Map Official Website:… Read more
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Ellwanger & Barry Park
Location: Rochester, NY This small park is located southeast quadrant of the city of Rochester, NY. There is a large sandbox, a field, and two playgrounds where neighbors have brought toys for children to enjoy. There is a very short paved loop path which is great for kids. The park has benches, picnic tables, a… Read more
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Genesee County Park & Forest – ACORNS Outdoor Learning Center
Location: East Bethany, NY This outdoor learning center is located 45 minutes west of Rochester, NY. The ACORNS Outdoor Learning Center is located right next to the Interpretive Center. There is a wildlife observation deck, gazebo, benches, large field, sensory garden, “messy materials” area, “discovery trail”, and more! I can’t wait to check this out… Read more
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Genesee County Park & Forest – Play Area
Location: East Bethany, NY This beautiful park is located 45 minutes west of Rochester, NY. In the northeast corner of the park property is a parking area that is closed in the winter. There are pavilions to rent, public restrooms, benches, a traditional playground, and beautiful evergreen trees. From here, you can access the Plantation Trail… Read more
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Genesee Gateway Park
Location: Rochester, NY This park along the Genesee River is located in the city of Rochester, NY. We parked by the signs for the Genesee Riverway Trail and then walked along the river 0.3 miles to the playground – however there is a new parking lot next to the playground and basketball courts. The city… Read more
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Green Lakes State Park – Grounds
Location: Fayetteville, NY This beautiful state park is located 1.5 hours east of Rochester, NY just south of Syracuse. General Park Info: Trail Map: Trail Map AllTrails: Green Lake to Round Lake Trail Official Website: NY State Parks; Go Finger Lakes Other Websites: NY Falls; Uncovering New York; CNY Hiking Read more
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Highland Forest County Park – Skyline Lodge
Location: Fabius, NY This beautiful park is located south of Syracuse, NY and 2 hours east of Rochester, NY. Highland Forest County Park contains over 20 miles of year-round trails and is known as the “Adirondacks of Central New York.” The lodge has a huge parking lot, Little Free Library, deck with a beautiful view,… Read more
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Letchworth State Park – Highbanks Recreation Area Playground
Location: Mt Morris, NY This park is located 1 hour southwest of Rochester, NY. The Highbanks Recreation Area is located at the northern end of the park, near the town of Mt. Morris. The playground is fantastic – with unique, nature-themed features, informational signs, and some inclusive elements. Behind the playground is access to the Highbanks… Read more
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Mendon Ponds Park – Log Play Area
Location: Mendon/Pittsford, NY Mendon Ponds Park is located 20 minutes south of Rochester, NY. The natural log play area is located near Wild Wings Nature Center and birds of prey sanctuary, Sharon’s Sensory Garden, and the Birdsong Fairy Trail. There are large logs to climb over and inside of, a wooden table and several other… Read more
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Northampton Park – Alpine Adventure Zone
Location: Spencerport, NY This natural wooden play area is located 20 minutes west of Rochester, NY. From the Monroe County Parks website: ” The playground is free and open to the public and features a number of fallen logs, tunnels, towers, swings and even a log cabin fort for kids to enjoy. The playground was created mostly… Read more
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Onondaga Lake Park – Wegmans Playground
Location: Liverpool, NY This museum is located at Onondaga Lake Park – just over an hour east of Rochester, NY on the shore of Onondaga Lake near Syracuse. The Wegmans Playground is an expansive play area near the lake with inclusive and accessible elements. Dogs are NOT allowed. There is also a skatepark here and… Read more
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Parma Town Park
Location: Hilton, NY This park is located 20 minutes west of Rochester, NY. There many amenities in this park, listed below. In addition there is a beautiful area with a nature trail. I did not complete the entire hike because much of the trail was closed due to a cross country meet. The website says… Read more
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Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve – Play Area
Location: Depew, NY This wonderful nature preserve is located a little over an hour west of Rochester, NY. Brick paths lead to a network of trails and a woodchip path to a natural log play area. The play area had some benches, a tiny wood bridge, logs, stumps, and fire pit. The nature preserve entrance… Read more
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RMSC Cumming Nature Center – Natural Play Area
Location: Naples, NY RMSC Cumming Nature Center is located an hour south of Rochester, NY. Near the visitor center is a natural play area. There is a wooden play house, stone frogs and turtles, and logs for climbing. This play area is located near the famous red pine stand and many other hiking trails. $$… Read more
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Saunders Finger Lakes Museum – Natural Playscape
Location: Branchport, NY The Saunders Finger Lakes Museum is located 1 hour southeast of Rochester, NY. There are nature trails, a kayak launch, story walk, and a natural playscape. Other exhibits are currently under construction. The natural playscape is a fun spot for children to play with natural elements. There is a sand box, an… Read more
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Stewart Park
Location: Ithaca, NY This park is located in Ithaca along the shore of Cayuga Lake, 1 hour 45 minutes southeast of Rochester, NY. This beautiful park has so much to offer. This park includes a section of the paved Cayuga Waterfront Trail with beautiful views of the lake and many benches. This path connects to… Read more
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Trillium Nature Center – Nature Playground
Location: North Java, NY This Buffalo Audubon Society nature center (formerly Beaver Meadows Nature Center) is located 1.25 hours southwest of Rochester, NY and 40 minutes from Buffalo. A short walk from the interpretive center is the nature play area. There are some neat features for kids such as a swing, a willow tunnel and… Read more
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The Wild Center – Pines Play Area
Location: Tupper Lake, NY The Wild Center is located in the Adirondacks 4 hours northeast of Rochester, NY. The Pines Play Area is a clearing in the woods for children to use natural materials for imaginative play. There is a lean-to, sticks, logs, and even a tipped over tree to climb on! The Wild Center… Read more