27 Pond Rd, Honeoye Falls, NY 14472
From fishing, to hiking, to the playground, nature center, fairy trail and bird sanctuary, Mendon Ponds Park can supply a full day of fun! There is plenty to do and unlimited opportunities to connect with nature in all seasons. Bring a picnic lunch and spend the day. Dogs are not allowed on the fairy trail and in the Wild Wings areas. The typical playground, hiking trails and Wild Wings Facilities are driving distance from one another.
6472 Gulick Rd, Naples, NY 14512
Cumming Nature Center is such a gem and definitely worth the drive to Naples. This environmental education center not only offers one-of-a-kind trails, but also a natural playground, nature center and even a Forest School for toddlers to students 15 years old!
700 Colby St, Spencerport, NY 14559
Northampton Park is a Monroe County Park that encompasses Springdale Farm and the new Alpine Adventure Zone! If heading to the farm, the playground near Springdale Farm is the first thing you see upon entering the parking lot but there is so much more! Check back here for details regarding the farm as they develop with the ongoing changes of the pandemic. Note, dogs are allowed at Northampton Park but not within Springdale Farm.
โ1342 Eddy Rd. Macedon, NY 14502
Long Acre Farm is a must visit every fall (or spring or summer!) It is open May through October and boasts NY’s longest running corn maze, a gift shop, ice cream stand, winery, summer concerts, free activities for the kids and extended activities with the purchase of an admission bracelet.
1410 Flint Hill Rd, Mumford, NY 14511
Genesee Country Village & Museum is a gem to visit all year round. Visit on Nature Sundays in the winter to experience the nature center, snowshoeing on the trails and sledding!
657 East Ave, Rochester, NY 14607
If looking for an “experience” gift to give, a trip or membership to the Rochester Museum & Science Center won’t disappoint. A membership includes free entrance to the Science Museum, Star Shows at the Planetarium and admission to Cumming Nature Center.
6773 Trailside Road, Castile, NY 14427
The Humphrey Nature Center has a beautiful display of interactive and educational materials. Located right nearby, is the newly built Autism Nature Trail. From Rochester, the trip to the Humphrey Nature Center at Letchworth State Park is a little over an hour drive – but boy is it worth it!
115 South Ave, Rochester, NY 14604
Explore the city with kids! Between the library, Play Walk and Playground at Martin Luther King Jr. Park, the kids are sure to be entertained! Be sure to walk over to Bite Rochester for lunch!
5110 W Ridge Rd, Spencerport, NY 14559
At the Bricklab, children can drop in and free play with LEGOs, Duplos, and Kenex. This center serves a wide range of ages with areas for the little ones and pro builders. Socks are required!
180 Reservoir Ave, Rochester, NY 14620
Highland is a vast park with ice skating, festivals, hiking and a year-round conservatory.ย Near Highland Ave and Meadowbrook Rd, you can find an all natural playground.ย On the other side of the park is a second playground near the Lamberton Conservatory. Also be sure to find the sunken garden!
