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!
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!
415 Penfield Rd, Rochester, NY 14625
Corbett’s Glen is a popular hike year round! There are fun sights along the way and a waterfall running under a train bridge for the grand finale!
154 Pinegrove Ave, Rochester, NY 14617
Helmer Nature Center is owned by the West Irondequoit school district and is utilized for an outdoor classroom. That said, the trails are open to the public year round, dawn to dusk. There are many educational opportunities here.
1525 Calkins Rd, Pittsford, NY 14534
Tinker park is a unique park with plenty of educational opportunities. It is a favorite park for many! Along with the free nature center, there is a playground, fitness trail and interactive hiking trail. This is a great spot to head to year round.
99 Victor Rd, Fairport, NY 14450
Egypt Park has a farm-themed playground with a trail that connects the playground parking lot to the Lollypop Farm Trail. Other activities include hiking trails through the woods and going within the building at Lollypop Farm.
3835 Union St, North Chili, NY 14514
Black Creek Park is a great place to visit any time of year. Within the park you will find a playground, fishing, and hiking. Along one of the hiking paths, you can find, “fairy houses!” There is also a large sledding hill!
