Top rated Parks in Rochester, United States to elevate your visit (Updated April, 2024)

Vietnam War Memorial

Park

4.90 (79 reviews)

Durand Eastman Park Arboretum

Park

4.90 (37 reviews)

Minnewaska State Park Preserve

Nature preserve

Waterfalls, 3 sky lakes & 25 mi. of footpaths for hiking & biking, plus rock climbing.

4.80 (4.9K reviews)

Highland Park

Park

Spring-blooming flowers & trees line a 150-acre park with a castle, sunken garden & amphitheater.

4.80 (3.9K reviews)

Rochester Municipal Park

Park

Park with winding creek, pond & a mile of paved walkways, as well as courts for tennis & volleyball.

4.80 (2.7K reviews)

Quarry Hill Park

Park

Peaceful natural area with a nature center, trails, wildlife habitats & educational programming.

4.80 (1.3K reviews)

Washington Grove

Park

👍👍 Great place to take kids on a short hike. You will come across many interesting and unique things to see. One of the highlights is the old reservoirs that are now utilized by local artists to create magnificent art. The artwork is always changing which makes it fun to come back every couple months o...

4.80 (152 reviews)

Peterskill At Minnewaska State Park Preserve

Park

👍👍 Amazing trails with views! I was a little worried about going during summertime but it was beautiful and a great hike !

4.80 (150 reviews)

Quarry Hill

Park

👍👍 Best park in Rochester. Huge hiking area with lots of paths to choose from. There's a pond with turtles and ducks, a creek, a butterfly garden, quarries (you can look for fossils), an old cellar/tunnels, a rock climbing wall, nature center, and more.

4.80 (57 reviews)

Turning Point Park

Park

Wooded acres with a waterfall, paved hiking & biking trails & a boardwalk over Genesee River.

4.70 (1.2K reviews)

Rotary Gateway Park

Park

👍👍 This is one of my favorite parks. I love this area and there are many trails to choose from. A nice long leisurely walk with many benches and restrooms along the way. So many cute ducks. Lovely park and so relaxing all around.

4.70 (172 reviews)

Seneca Park

Park

👍👍 Hidden gem behind the zoo. Great for walking peaceful trails in the middle of the City.

4.70 (145 reviews)

Dinosaur Hill Nature Preserve

Nature preserve

Nature-focused events, camps & classes are offered at this 16-acre woodland preserve with trails.

4.70 (123 reviews)

Goodwin Park

Park

👍👍 Such a cute park with an yellow brick road going through it. Keep your dogs off the plants so the neighborhood association can keep the place looking beautiful! Perfect park for bringing my dog to play a quick game of fetch. Dog friendly area with poop bags for patrons. Small playground for very you...

4.70 (47 reviews)