Water Feature: Pond View

  • Bicentennial Trail

    Location: Pultneyville/Williamson, NY This lovely 0.8-mile hiking trail is located 35 minutes east of Rochester, NY near the shore of Lake Ontario. We parked in the small parking lot right […] Read more

  • Brighton Town Park

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    Location: Brighton, NY This lovely park is located 10 minutes south of Rochester, NY. There are two walking areas here in addition to baseball fields, pavilions, a lodge, restrooms, and […] Read more

  • Chili Nature Trail

    Location: Chili, NY We really enjoyed the Chili Nature Trail at the Town of Chili Nature Area, located 20 minutes west of Rochester. It was a nice 1-mile loop trail […] Read more

  • Erie Canal Nature Preserve – Frog Pond Trail

    Location: Pittsford, NY This nature preserve branches off of the Erie Canal east of Rochester, NY. The path is stone dust with short boardwalks. The Frog Pond Trail is 0.35 […] Read more

  • Greece Town Campus Walking Path

    Location: Greece, NY The Greece Town Hall Campus Walking Trail is located 20 minutes northwest of Rochester near the Greece Public Library and Community Center. There is a 1/2 mile […] Read more

  • Highland Park – Lamberton Conservatory

    Location: Rochester, NY This indoor conservatory is one of our favorite spots in Highland Park! We love to walk the loop to see all of the beautiful plants, trees, and […] Read more

  • Holley Canal Park

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    Location: Holley, NY This is a lovely park located on the Erie Canal in Holley, NY. Up near the canal there is a gazebo, a pavilion, a Little Free Library, […] Read more

  • Ithaca Children’s Garden

    Location: Ithaca, NY This is a magical and wonderful place to walk around in Ithaca, located 1.5 hours southeast of Rochester. There is so much to do! There is a […] Read more

  • Lime Hollow Nature Center – Eric Kroot Art Trail

    Location: Cortland, NY Note: There is hunting allowed at Lime Hollow Nature Center. Do your research before visiting these hiking trails and take safety precautions. This 0.32 mile trail is […] Read more

  • Lions Park

    Location: Gates, NY This park is located 10 minutes west of Rochester, NY. There is a 0.4 mile stroller-friendly paved path around the perimeter of the park. It passes by […] Read more

  • Mark Tubbs Memorial Park

    Location: Lima, NY This park is located 30 minutes south of Rochester in Lima, NY features a playground, gazebo, and a gravel/grass trail that leads to a pond. We walked […] Read more

  • MaryFrances Bluebird Haven

    Location: Victor, NY We visited this beautiful nature area on an October morning. This park is supposed to be great for birdwatching, particularly bluebirds so I look forward to returning […] Read more

  • Mendon Ponds Park – Devil’s Bathtub Trail

    Location: Mendon/Pittsford, NY This beautiful trail is located in Mendon Ponds Park, 20 minutes south of Rochester, NY. According to the park website, Devil’s Bathtub Trail is a loop and […] Read more

  • RMSC Cumming Nature Center – Beaver Trail

    Location: Naples, NY RMSC Cumming Nature Center is located an hour south of Rochester, NY. The 1.5 mile loop trail starts with a walk through the picturesque red pine stand. […] Read more

  • Shadow Pines

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    Location: Penfield, NY This former golf course is now a hiking and walking area as well as located 10 minutes east of Rochester, NY. There are a few different areas […] Read more

  • Spencerport Nature Center

    Location: Spencerport, NY NOTE: This nature area is located on school grounds and its availability to the public is shown below. Check the official website for any updates or changes. […] Read more

  • Tinker Nature Park – Woodland Trail

    Location: Pittsford, NY This is a beautiful park located 15 minutes south of Rochester, NY. The woodland trail is 0.78 miles via the boardwalk or 1.2 miles via the exercise […] Read more

  • Victor Municipal Park

    Location: Victor, NY This nice park located 25 minutes southeast of Rochester, NY features a StoryWalk, fitness area, playground, and a fishing pond with a small dock. The StoryWalk is […] Read more

  • Victory Fairy Trail at Springdale Farm

    Location: Spencerport, NY This short fairy house trail is located at Springdale Farm 20 minutes west of Rochester, NY. To reach the fairy trail, follow the 0.2 mile paved path […] Read more

  • Webster Arboretum at Kent Park

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    Location: Webster, NY This park and arboretum are a beautiful place to walk or stroll around. There are gazebos, multiple benches, a pond with a fountain, a playground, and a […] Read more