Wheelchair-accessible car park
Yes
Genesee Valley Park in Rochester
Categories
Location on the map
Rochester, Monroe County, New York, US
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Yes
Amenities
Good for kids
Yes
Phone: +1 585-753-7275
Opening hours
- Monday:7AM–11PM
- Tuesday:7AM–11PM
- Wednesday:7AM–11PM
- Thursday:7AM–11PM
- Friday:7AM–11PM
- Saturday:7AM–11PM
- Sunday:7AM–11PM
Comments (199)
Its a beautiful place. Unfortunately they put 390 on one side, Elmwood is on the other meaning traffic can be heard. I have found it to be a refuge. Typically the park is less crowded. Also, I have not found a tick on my dogs or myself. We go through some heavy underbrush, tall grass and on the secret paths frequently. By comparison to Mendon Ponds where I found four ticks on my dogs and myself after one visit, I definitely prefer Genesee Valley Park.There are many features to the park. Several pavilions can be rented for parties. There is a fantastic brand-new playground at the corner of Genesee and Scottsville/Elmwood in the north west corner of the park. A second playground is on the east side and accessible by using the park drive off Elmwood. There are multiple baseball diamonds, a place for cricket and lit tennis courts. Also, the boathouse has kayaks and canoes for rental.The canal trail bike trail and Genesee bike trail intersect in the park, as such there is a fair amount of bikers. It is a great place to ride. Off-road on the paved path is very relaxing compared to on street riding. Its a great way to get comfortable with longer rides without the distraction of car traffic.Good birding, at least according to this non-expert. Many cranes, duck varieties, herons, blackbirds, etc inhabit the space. Canoeing/kayaking the river is a great way to see the lush life on the river. In the winter I enjoy following the animal tracks and guessing based on the size of the track. Squirrel, rabbit, raccoon and coyote have been my guesses. The park is home to innumerable ground hogs as well. Little in the way of deer. Rarely are their deer droppings except in the south east corner of the park where someone puts out bread for the wildlife.
I visit Genesee Valley Park for the trail system.I enjoy visiting this park because of the leisurely trail system that runs along the river from downtown... passing through the University Of Rochester Campus and connecting to this park. The trail also connects from this park onto the erie canal trail. The trail is great for jogging, biking, rollerblading or easy walks. 5 Stars!
Kayaking down the canal was awesome. But the other way was filled with trash that people feel the need to throw in the water. Loved it though and would go back but this time Im bringing a trash bag to pick up the garbage of other people
Genesee Valley Park is one of the most well known parks in the city of Rochester. It has well maintained tennis courts, a public swimming pool which is heavily attended in the summer, 3 baseball fields and plenty of running, riding or walking trails. The firefighter training facility is on one of the trails and sometimes you can catch them practicing putting out fires.Theres also picnic areas with tables and grills. The playground was rebuilt in the fall of 2017 and went from two separate playgrounds to one. There is a medium sized building with male and female bathrooms that can be rented out for small events. The building hosts a day camp in the summer.
Nice urban place to hike, walk, bicycle.
Large park, playgrounds and picnic structures on both sides of the Genesee River, bridges across the river, public restrooms, hiking/walking/biking trails, sports fields, golf course, tennis courts, boating, you name it.
This park has really nice views and amenities for gatherings. If you have a dog and you don’t have the dog permit, this park is great for you! There is a lot of space where your pets can play!
I photographed a wedding here last week. It was super pretty! I think it would be beautiful for any photos or even a day out. If you need a photographer my page is Seeloff Photography on Facebook and Instagram.
Great park. Quiet and pretty. So much to walk around and see. Good to bring kids and take bike rides. ☺️ Also good for BBQ 👌
Quite frankly on of my favorite parks. Great views of the river. Plenty of parking. Nicely kept
Park open all year. Many residents walk the paths all year. Use the genesee river when not frozen. Hockey rink and sports center. Shelters, cabins and playgrounds.
Just went there and rode through the park. It is a delightful experience 😊
I go to Genesee Valley Park often to have a picnic and chill out with friends and family. This park is indeed great for barbeques and picnics. First, it is huge and has parking spaces around the park so you will be able to park near your picnic spot. Also, they have grills on several spots along with gazebo next to them. Great for kids to hang around. Overall, great place and would keep visiting here :)
Very nice playground on quiet street. Up to date play equipment and plenty of benches for parents to sit. Ball fields & tennis court looked decent. Plenty of picnic tables and grills under shady trees. Conveniently located next to the canal walking/biking path.
Nice park. Maintained reasonably well. Nice bike amenities asking the canal trail.
When every visiting Rochester NY, you must ride through this Park its a land mark here. And the summer beauty of it all.
Great place. Good trails and an amazing collection of oak trees. Fascinating watching the Erie Canal and Genesee River come together.
We went for lunch. The food was good and our waitress was friendly and professional. I would eat there again.
Its a nice place to go if you want some peace and a piece of nature without going far from RIT. Its usually very pretty no matter the season. Lucky now and then you can see deers up close which I still find fascinating. In fall, the colorful trees are heart warming, in summer the grass and the pretty flowers are enticing. One of my favorite places in Rochester. A drive along the Genesee valley park is also very pleasant when the sun is still out and you can take in the view.I also like the bridges in the park, the ones over water bodies as well as the one over the highway .
Did a picnic as a DJ there for ACS Rochester. Great atmosphere, good time had by all.
Love these two courses. South course I play all the time with my kids. They love it there. Really reasonable to play, better to get the yearly pass for all 3 courses. Great value over all and well kept course. Friendly staff. Great facilities
Love to come golfing here, the green is always well manicured and its cheap. People are friendly
It was and still is Fathers Day and took my hubby to have a bbq. We had a wonderful time food was good to lol. Nice park.
I love just chilling at the park, a little me time in a beautiful setting.
It’s such a peaceful, clean place to walk with a loved one. Very dog friendly.
Many trails to choose from, some need a little work, but definitely somewhere you can spend hours walking and enjoying nature.
Its a large park with open fields, trees, a major river, baseball and softball fields, pavilions, playgrounds, trails (waking, running or biking), tennis courts, a pool, ice skating, canoe/kayak rental, fishing and even a 36 hole golf course... Did I miss anything? Lots of space to do whatever you want to do.Its a beautiful asset to urban Rochester. A well maintained park that is clean and lighted. Parking areas in several areas.On the semi downside: I believe you carry your garbage out - no facilities for disposing of it. And public restrooms are pretty sparse.
Beautiful. Lots of wildlife. Definitely a low-key diamond in the rough.
Very nice cottage/shelter only thing missing is a stove other than that nice and cozy place 😀
Nice walking and bike trails along the Genesee. River access too for kayaks, canoes, etc. and fishing. Facilities are a little worn out and could use updating
Genesee Valley park has pretty much everything! There are open fields, a playground, a river, and more. It also has lots of parking options.
Nice place to take long walks or Bike rides also the fall foliage is awesome
South is a very easy course and the cheepest golf in monro county
Great outside park. Runs along side of the Genesee River. There is a sports complex, public golf course, lots of walking trails and of course nature. You can also rent kayaks in the warmer months.
I love to walk here and also the Wednesday night drum circle in the Roundhouse
Beautiful and scenic place. Its great for fishing
Great hiking trails with nice views of the canal.
Great playground and there are tennis courts plus a bunch of art smart west kids to play with.
Nice spacious.park. Urban feel. Woods trails are well worn. Mostly sidewalk and foot bridge walkways. Graffiti in quite a few places. Nice spots to sit on shoreline.benches. A few people playing music very loudly at picnics or parties. Usually some small recreational watercraft activity. Situated at the confluence of the north bound Genesee River, west bound Erie Canal, and north bound Red Creek. I carry here.
Destination for Monroe County residents: picnics, trails, public golf course access to River.
Could use more police patrols. Nice large layout. Lots of walking, biking paths.
BEAUTIFUL AND VERY QUIET PLACE TO JUST SPEND TIME WALK OR ENJOYING THE VIEW😍
We played the South Course. I havent played their in 40 years. The course was in nice shape, but i thought the greens were in excellent condition. The course was very busy, but we still played 18 holes in under 4 hrs. Using a coupon from the entertainment book, $28 for 2 players, 18 holes and a cart is a bargain. We plan to go back and play the north course later this year. Nice day.
I enjoyed it very much. I like walking my dogs in the park because its clean and plenty of room for them to run. The park is never crowded when I go and the people who are in the park are friendly. Just a wonderful place to visit when most places are still closed.
Nice place for a picnic, for a jog and cycling.
It a big place to go partying fish n and cook out
The guide never said hi when we arrived or asked what level we were. He took us on a not very wide course with down logs and tons of weeds. It was hard and not fun this was only our 2nd time out. The tour was suppose to be 2 hours but we were out for 2.5 hours. Got a 15 minute late start no communication as to why. Then the guide was not in front when we headed back I had no clue which turns another customer showed us the way. The guide was more interested in taking photos with his big expensive camera.
Parking can be a little tough during kickball and summer leagues
Beautiful, green and huge park to unwind yourself. A great location with golf course, shelters for parties and cookouts, lots for space for games.
Always love visiting this park when Im in town. Great playground for kids, good bike paths, and a quiet place to walk and talk with family and friends.
The park hosts several events such as the Rochester Cyclocross pictured.
Played tennis here, able to get a court right away. Theres a sizable parking lot but people still park along both sides of the entrance road anyway (illegally).... why - when there is room in the lot? And why is that not monitored? Police in Rochester are so quick to give you $50 parking tickets on other streets, yet they let this happen along the road to the park where it actually IS a dangerous situation, especially with kids all around, theres barely enough room to drive through.....
Lots of room in the park big place to walk around in exercise do what you need to do or just chill relax and at the picnic benches or in your car really clean. maintenance is usually out all the time during the day. its a very popular Park in Rochester in the city. People hang out there during the day and at night.
Great place for family fun. The Golf Course is beautiful. Nature is one and so welcoming.Great area for picnics. Perfect for games of golf,ultimate frisbee, football, softball, baseball, tennis, etc.
The golf course is an average course, good for beginners and intermediate players, very skilled players probably wouldnt like it here. Never actually been in the park just the golf course so cant say much about the park.
The winter time is very beautiful I must say...
Beautiful place and close to home!
The Park is well-maintained. You can select from a variety of different size shelters, picnic benches, and open spaces. It is carry in, carry out. Pathways connect with the Erie Canal Trail.
Great place for a kickball game
We walked 2 and 1/4 miles today. So nice day for walking and prefect weather
Great place for events n family
Great trails, paved and wide enough for traffic to flow in both directions. Parking lots could use some repair. Great views of the river and canal
♡Beautiful♡ One of my favorite places in Rochester!
This is a pretty nice park. Ive played kickball here for years and it has always been a fantastic time. Lots of wild life and they keep it mowed well. Sometimes parking can get tough during peak kickball and if the lodges are rented.There are definitely some odd vehicles that basically drive in, smoke or sell or buy some drugs then drive out, but its infrequent. You only notice it once in a while if youre sitting in the parking lot for a while. They think they are being sneaky but they arent.
Its a great place to go for an outdoor walk. If you just need a little get away or somewhere to take your family, this is a great place for it. They have gazebos with picnic tables, a playground and a field to play in.
Nice open park area with lots of old trees. Great to get outside here.
Nice park, nice place to play kickball. Grass is well cut.
Very relaxing. If your a jogger its the perfect spot.
Always nice for working out and fun photography
Located along the Erie canal, this park is gorgeous. Lots of open spaces and things to do inside the park. You should visit this gorgeous place while in Rochester.
This is a really nice park with quite a few picnic spots, play ground and jogging places. The best part is that there is a trail that runs on the both sides of the river and just close by enough so that you could have a nice sunset view. The park ends at the University of Rochester. There is a bridge that connects the other side of the river and it is also a fantastic spot for sunset. This has been my go to place for walks or biking!
No Basketball, Has Tennis, Bike/Walking Trails, Nice Playgrounds & Canoe Rentals Along Genesee River & Erie Canal. Peaceful Place for Stroll, Is Major Bike Trail Network Hub For Bike Commuters.
Nice space for lots of activities.It was our home base for Light up the Night kickoff group ride for Bicycle Week. Very well attended in this 20th Anniversary. I think the ride came in a little shy of 12 miles vs. the advertised 8.
Very nice this time of year, small!
The golf course is my favorite part of the park. On my most recent visit, there was snow on the ground so, obviously, I wasnt golfing. Its a great place to just walk around and get some exercise.
Why did I wait until I moved 400 miles away to remember what a nice walking path this is .
Wonderful venue one of my favorite venue
Always great place to go relax. Have family gatherings, sports events and fun fun of course kayak rentals near by just awesome.
One of my favorite parks in the city. Walking, biking and kayaking through the parks many trails and bridges is what sets this park apart. Also, there are many fields for soccer, baseball and other sports. Golfing (if thats your thing) and foot golf. The pavilions are great for renting too. On rare occasion, an occupied shelter can be near another and might be loud but the rest are spread out. Overall, one of the best!
Fun place to gather and chill with friends and family
Not yet green but get ready Spring is springing.
Fun park for the kids very nice and clean
Great for sports...family fun...parties..and fishing....Complete with barbeque grills....bathrooms..tennis court..trail ways and a few nice parks!! I love it!!🏖
A fun place where kids come to the area of the soccer nets and decide there are enough players to eventually form 2 teams to play the game. The adult acts as the ref. Size or skill doesnt matter as strangers, kids come together and get along as they have fun kicking a ball up and down a soccer field. What a nice view we enjoyed as spectators on an early Friday evening!
This park has been cleaned up so well over the years. It is now a great thing in the early morning as I drive through to see everything from wild Turkeys, White Tailed Deer, Raccoons and Hawks. Please keep this park going and clean.
Played soccer here with my friends as a kid and they have a decent tennis court. I still go sometimes to walk the trails or go for a nice run. My friends and I still meet there to workout together in the open spaces as well. The area is good for reserving for bbqs and parties. Highly recommend it.
The views are insane. Definitely worth the stop.
Beautiful park. Nice and quiet. And the golf courses are really nice too.
Very slow play on the north back nine today. First rule in recreational golf. Was behind a 5- someIts ok if you play horrible golf; just play horrible golf fast.
I love Genesee valley Park you so nice and clean and beautiful I love walking in my car supposed to get to see all different animal at the park and you right beside Genesee River I love it there and I enjoy the picnic picnic area no
Seasonal bathrooms, so beware! They may not always be open! However, this park has the advantage of being a nature, so the phallic human has easy access to drainage. The trails are quite expansive, so a quick rest stop with privacy is not out of reason, but dumping is not recommended. Also its quite beautiful with pavilions and playgrounds for the whole family to enjoy. I recommend the pine area of the trails.
What a beautiful day and great events very family oriented totally enjoyed cant wait till next year
Went for a cross country meet, cant wait to go back again. Beautiful area!!
It was peaceful and allowed me some time to do some self-reflecting... Before I left I was QUITE THANKFUL for more things, and people than I realized. Theres a lot of Negative Things going on, this actually was my FIRST TIME ever visiting this park😉😉😅. Loved it.
Shelter we had was clean, restrooms were clean, park was well maintained.Had a great party there. Even the weather was good.
Went for the ms walk . Great time.
Such a beautiful place and one you MUST experience for yourself. Many trails picnic areas and pavilions. Lots for any family looking for some time to enjoy Nature as it is meant to be enjoyed. Book a party at the pavilion at a very reasonable price.
An absolutely huge oasis of nature in the middle of the city. A next-door neighbor to University of Rochester, this park has a little bit of everything including enough nature trails and out of the way nooks you could get lost, cool old bridges you can go over and examine, pavilions you can rent for events, a playground, and the coolest gosh-darn birdhouse you ever did see. More like a bird condominium. Definitely worth stopping by for an afternoon and enjoying the sights.
Too much illegal activity here with individuals in their Trucks/Cars (smh) Too bring kids here WATCH closely never leave alone. Beautiful park,well kept but trust No one here.
What a big beautiful park! So much to do here Ill just name a few:Loads of space for picnickingParty PavilionsThe Genesee Valley Field House on Genesee StreetGrillingStudy sessions since its so close to U of RWalkingHiking the trailsJoggingBikingFrisbee with a human or a dogTennisBaseballSoccerSoftballKickballSwimming at the Sports Complex on Elmwood AveSee where the Genesee River at Erie Canal crossAttend various festivals and events or host your ownCanoe and Kayak rental and launch sitePlay with your dogBeautiful backdrop for photographyNature photographyCome look at the leaves in AutumnGolfing and clubhouse at East River RoadAnd what ever fun you could think of!
Beautiful park. I really enjoy walking around here on the weekends. It isnt in the best of areas, so be sure to be aware of your surroundings. Plenty of parking, even during major cross country events. The entrances can be hard to notice from a car.
Good community park. Lots of space for outdoor activities. Be sure to plan around local events like kickball if you want access to fields. Pavilions are worth renting of you have a big party coming in. Also has the pool and ice rink nearby. Kayak rentals available in season for on the canal.
This is an amazing park! Lots of shelters for rent, sports fields, trails for hiking and cycling. Boats can be rented from the Genesee Waterways Center, and theres even a public golf course with beautiful grounds and affordable greens fees.
I absolutely love this park. I ride my bike on the trails several times per week when the weather permits and it never gets boring. Frederick Law Olmsted parks are a local treasure and Rochester is lucky to have this one in the city. The park also has a huge public pool which I have used for lap swim during the summer.
Beautiful 😍 park with nice Trailways, tennis and fishing!! You can grill its really nice!
So many activities can be done here that I believe that each one can find something he likes that he can do here. Big and well kept, just need some more restrooms on the crowded weekends.
Had a great run this evening😍
Great park, always good shows in the summer for party in the park. Great big old trees for lounging and resting under their grand canopies, few of them are asking for volunteers to climb up and give them a one of those amazing tree hugs, dont wait until they are taking the trees away before you give them the affection they deserve, dont take nature for granted, go down to the river and visit those big oaks that hold up the sky over the park and if youre not up for a good old hug then just reach out your hand and just go with a solid hardwood hand shake. Be a good Rochestarian and help keep our trees happy and healthy with some love.
Excellent place to walk.
Its a very large, beautiful park.I wouldnt go here after dark.Or alone.
This place is much bigger than you might think. While its not really a place for hiking, its a fantastic place to bike, relax, or utilize an open field. Ive seen everything from LARPing to birthday parties here. Really worth the trip if youre on a bike; the park is an intersection of sorts for several trails.
Great community golf course.
Amazing huge old park! Beautiful old trees. Wonderful biking trail connectors. Tennis courts are in great condition in a peaceful setting. Genesee River close by. UofR close by. College Town restaurants and yoga nearby.
Me n my family go here all the time n meet other family n friends. We barbecue. They just recently put n brand new grills. Thanks. This place is clean. A lot of trails to walk. They even have a pool. Great place to hang out drama free.
Deceiving in its great size. This park offers a view of Rochester I personally did not expect. There are spots to fish, play tennis, play soccer or boccie. I would like to try this park during the winter and see how the experience changes.
Great park overall.Very close to the airport, which can get noisy. Parking, for larger events can be extremely tough.
Great up going to this park.Love having picnics and bbqs here in the Spring.Nice and beautiful park they just need to keep the crime down during the evening.And I guess some people go canoeing here and some fish here,but I wouldnt recommend eatting the fish. Who knows what contaminates might be in that river?Enjoy the fall leave colors changing and a long walk on the over pass bridge.
Beautiful grounds in the middle of Rochester. We were there for a xc meet and the place was packed. Before going for a nice day out, you will want to check if any events are happening so that you dont end up enjoying the area with 10,000 new friends. Even with such a large crowd, it is peaceful and beautiful. Easy parking.
Cheap course thats decently maintained. My only complaint is how big the aeration holes were on the greens. There was practically no point in putting because the holes were so huge and they werent filled in with sand to help smooth out the surface. The aeration holes made for terrible reads when putting.
A lovely Olmsted designed park. Huge fields are great for letting kids run their energy out. Exploring the bridges is fun.
Will always be my Favorite park..
Favorite spot to relax by the water or run laps in the park
Clean, peaceful, and safe. You will find abundant trails, nice quiet spots to enjoy lunch and wonderful spots for pictures of picnics.
I play twice a year and this course is great for not loosing all your golf balls.
Genesee Valley Park is well maintained. Restrooms are clean. Great for family outings
Great park in Rochester. We frequent the 50 meter outdoor pool, which is truly a gem in our city. It usually runs a little cool, depending on weather, but absolutely worth the $3 entry fee. Definitely my favorite place to swim in the area.
Alot of other people like this park its kinda sketchy but its very popular place so good an bad alike come here
Great newer unique kids jungle gym park and nice clean bathrooms. Spacious perfect place for allot of different activities. Ive even had birthday parties there ...
One of my favorite places to be. Expansive, inviting and fun place for reunions, to take the kids, picnics or just commune with nature. After over 4 decades of frequenting the park, I STILL discover new things. A gem of my personal history
Justed used the park as a starting point for our bike ride on the Genesee Riverway Trail and Canal Trail. From what I saw of the park, it appears to he a very nice park. Very busy with lots of people and picnics. A few different walking/biking trails seem to intersect it.
Cool park in downtown Rochester. They have many shelters, with grills around the area. The park has some trails, but Ive never really bothered to walk them.
The pool at the sports complex is very nice and big but they do not have gender neutral options to enter the pool. You have to either enter the mens or womens locker room and that is a very dated way to do things
The Arch bridge is where we hung out being bad as teenagers. Mike & I still go there on nice days to sit by the river. This is near my grandfathers boat house where my parents met.
Took my kids to the pool. Dont go there if you want your family to have a good time. The rules they had were ridiculous. For example, no splashing or flicking water, no rapid movement while in the water, etc. My kids did not enjoy themselves and neither did I.
Nice park, free admission, plenty of parking and pavilions that can be reserved. Lots of people seemed to be driving through pretty fast though, so watch out when crossing roads!
Enjoyed family and friends. Bathroom up keep could have been much better. Suggestions that they spray the walls as well when cleaning the rest rooms. Need more ventilation.
Its okay but they need to put the swing sets back up in the different Parts of the park. Not everyone wants to be all bunched up and the park is both enough to do that. Maggie Brooks totally had messed Monroe County and Cheryl DiNolfo isnt doing any better.
An amazing place to exercise, be it a walk or a jog. Its very peaceful all day long. I loved it and almost got lost in the maze of roads. But, keep towards the river and it will eventually lead you back.
I love this park. Its a very big park and we take our dog to run and play Pokemon Go here. There are trails to walk and cycle on and picnic areas to have parties. Great place for family to get together. 💝🐕🐶💝🐺🐀🐁🐇🐿🐍🐾🐭🐌🐝🐜🐸🐦🐹🏵🌸🌹🌺💮🌼
I love to walk the trail very peaceful full of beautiful nature! I also enjoyed the art of wood sculpture I call the hands...because thats what it looks like to me.
Great open course for beginners. Grounds could be less bumpy so slow on the carts, otherwise great course and price.
Never had an issue with the park until my sons birthday/graduation party. I rented a shelter, this year, which was not clean and had the smell of urine/raw fish during the entire time of the party. I continuously asked the park attendants for assistance and they came over and sprinkled Ajax where the stench was coming from. My family even purchased bleach to try to mask the odor, which did help. I contacted the park office for a refund and was refused because according to them we used the shelter for majority of the duration. My family intended on staying longer but several people left do to the awful smell. I will never book this park again for any event. I am not sure why I have to give this one star in order to post my review, because in my opinion one star is too much.
Great location by the park under a pavilion but out pavilion was the only one without concrete so we were standing on dirt
Great hiking, picnicking,and bicycling.
Beautiful park right at intersection of Erie Canal and Genesee River. Very large spot with multiple areas to see. Beautiful greenery much of the year and fall leaves give great scenery.
Beautiful Park. For the cyclists, there is maintenance station, bathrooms, and even a water spigot.
I went here for a Cross Country Track Meet and was impressed by the size and beauty of the park!
Genesee valley Park is a beautiful and will maintain park right in the city of Rochester. it has a golf course, mini pavilions which can be rented, and lots of space to enjoy a game of frisbee or something like that. It also borders right on the Genesee River and canal and there is kayak and canoe rental on site.
I grew up living across the street from Genesee Valley Park. There has been waves of good and bad within the park over the years. I like the park, but would be cautious traveling through the park at night. Personally, I have witnessed crime on various occasions within the park. Overall, the park is nice and generally clean... just a few people ruin it for many at times.
The cabin was excellent, warm, clean and very inviting.
Great park with wide open field space. We love playing our season of summer kickball there ever year. #klorI highly recommend this park
For a relatively small, city park, this is one of the best. The only place you can see the Genesee river and Erie canal cross. Nice bridges all around it, perfect for runs, hikes, walks, bikes, even water travel, as you can launch canoes and kayaks here.
Very comfortable for anyone 😌
Took my brother in law here for golf before his bachelor party great course for beginers and hackers, very nice course maintained well and open enough without to much trouble to get in for hackers. Good course
Very nice park, bigger than i thought. Space for lots of activities.
Great place to explore the different trails, bike, run, walk, hidden spots, play on the playground. Use the different shelters in the park to host different types of events.
Can golf 18 with a cart for around $30, great park facilities in general. Baseball diamond, picnic areas and canal access. One of my favorite parks in Rochester
Went to watch my daughter and her boyfriend play kickball. Very impressed with the facilities and the overall park.
Lots of open fields make this park ideal for frisbee, kickball and other sports. If youre looking for trails, youll probably want to reconsider. With the Genesee River crossing through the middle, there are plenty of beautiful photo opps here.
The fields are extremely uneven. The grass is always cut but you need a level field for most sporting events. Facilities are far away from many of the activities fields, which makes it difficult to reach mid game. Could use some upgrades, including lights. It could be better for the use it gets from KLOR and other organizations that use the park.
Always always nice to enjoy nature. Would be so considerate of people to pick up their trash at the picnic table areas making full use of the trash barrels at each one.
Well maintained park with plenty to offer to people of all ages. Located along the Genesee River and remains a hidden gem of Rochester. There are several hiking trails and plenty of parking available.
I always knew this place was big but today I discovered there are two more entrances that I didnt know about. Lots of pavilions. Lots of open space. Lots of big old trees.
Great park for a bike race or picnic.
The kids loved the park! There were a lot of different play structures available.
Well maintained trails and great access to different parts of the city. Lots of shade even on hot days and plenty of room to spread out from others
Simply enjoyed an evening in the park. Eating and relaxing with a warm summer like breeze!
Great facility to have available to families in Rochester. We use the pool but love the ice rink and baseball fields too.
This is a great park, with a lot of areas to walk around. It is quite popular though, and the pavilions are often reserved for parties, so expect to see lots of people if you go.If youre up for a longer walk, the park works as a nice starting point to walk along the Genesee Riverway Trail and the Erie Canal Heritage Trail.The Genesee Riverway Trail heads north through U of R, all the way up to High Falls, and at least a little ways beyond. It might also head south, but Ive never tried to go that way.The Erie Canal Heritage Trail heads both east and west for a very, very long way (I think the trail goes all the way from Buffalo to Albany, even though parts of the canal are gone).
Beautiful park for a quiet nature walk by the Genesee River. Has spectacular growths of mushrooms in the fall. Needless to say, its not like the Grand Canyon or Denali.
Lovely views beautiful walk pass great place to take dogs would be nice if they include water fountains for both humans and animals
Was metal detecting great spot to hunt ....
Great place to open skate!
Nice park plenty of room to move around would be a better place for kids if it wasnt for the constant smell of drug usage
Its decent for a city park. Usually a ton of trash everywhere.. and if youre near scottville road you might even be blessed to hear a gunshot now and then. I wouldnt come here past dusk the drug addicts and weirdos come out full force.
Memories galore! Growing up in the city, I always went and always enjoyed walking the trails. Check out the felled tree that was struck by the lighting! Its still beautiful as ever!
Its a beautiful park. Especially the bridges that cross over the canal. Walking under the highway is really cool too. Go explore it
Great place to take a walk or bike ride especially if you like water. Beautiful views of the Genesee River and the Erie/Barge Canal as it crosses the Genesee River. Park is the work of Frederick Law Olmstead. Be sure to take the bridges that cross over both the Canal and the River. Wander North of Elmwood Ave to take in the University and views of the city of Rochester
The quality of the fairways and greens get better and better every year! They have come a long way over the last 5 years.
Very clean. Not crowded. Great place to hold events
Great park full of arrogant and pretentious people. I know your so fantastic but can you please wear a mask. Keep your nastiness to yourself. Yuk.
Beautiful city park with nice hiking paths along the river.
We had a pavilion by the water for our Memorial Day Cook Out. We went for a walk and saw a chipmunk and a hawk flew out of a tree right pass us. It was a beautiful day.
A beautiful old city park along the Genesee River with a scenic golf course, outdoor Olympic size swimming pool, indoor ice rink, marina where you can rent boats, pavilions and picnic space and long beautiful walking paths trough the large park along the river. The park is located between the University of Rochester River Campus and the intersection of the Erie Canal and the Genesee River. Grab a picnic basket, golf clubs, life jackets and enjoy Rochesters Genesee Valley Park!!!
Nice park to walk. Trails are extensive although you should stay alert while walking or running as bikers and fitness enthusiasts come blazing through pretty often.
Took our scout troop here for kayaking on the Genesee river and the Erie canal. The folks at the kayak rental place were very helpful and allowed us to perform capsizing practice on their docks.
Great place to take kids or have a picnic. You can also book an event too. The park is huge and a nice playground for children.
I love the park - a lifetime of memories are there. Recently had a socially distanced lunch with friends at the round house pavillion. Got takeout from Campis on Scottsville Rd.
Fun and easy course, by myself took about an hour and a half to get through 9 holes
Total reviews rating 4.5
199 Reviews for Genesee Valley Park 2023:
Review №1
2022-01-20A beautiful park in every season. A good place to have a picnic, go for a run or simply sit on the grass enjoy nature. There are picnic shelters as well.
Review №2
2022-04-12This is such a beautiful location. Great for picnics, hiking, biking, playground, and more. The parking area was a little rough to navigate and needs some upkeep, but otherwise the park is beautifully maintained. Always a favorite spot for my family.
Review №3
2021-09-28I get to experience nature and exercise at the same time. It makes walking for hours an easier exercise to when you have the wonderful artistry of nature’s hand
Review №4
2021-06-29The Genesee valley park is a large park with plenty of walk ways, biking opportunities, and gazebos. Its a very good park in a central location in Rochester with access to both river and canal pathways.
Review №5
2022-05-28Beautiful greenery that is expansive and easy to find a semi private place for you, the kids, and your pets in during social distancing times. Has sun, shade, grills, and covered gazebos. (Not sure if rental is needed.)
Review №6
2022-05-12The course is actually in fine shape right now, and I had no problem playing behind the daytime league today. What was unacceptable was the staffing of the snack bar. One employee was alone as 25 people all finished their league at the same time. This employee did an amazing job, but the magement failed their employee and their customers. I am a head chef with over 10 years of experience, and I could never take orders from 25 people then go cook their food in a timely manner. The manager needs to come work the grill during the after league food rush. Again, the employee did a stellar job, but the situation was impossible and customers were getting more and more frustrated. Staff appropriately!
Review №7
2022-07-01One of my favorite parks in Rochester! Beautiful in the summer. Nice tennis courts, trails, and open space for kickball. Lovely for basically any occasion :)
Review №8
2022-06-21Great time golfing on the South Course! A good beginner course for my girlfriend to get more comfortable with golf.
Review №9
2022-01-07This place is a very beautiful place in the fall and the spring also just after a snowfall. There are good running tracks and also good cycling tracks. This place is kids friendly and have roofed area for gatherings. However the gathering area was muddy and not well cleaned when I was there, also there were some other muddy areas as well.
Review №10
2022-01-10Ive been skating there for decades. First with friends and now with my own family. Its always been a great place to skate. The staff is the best around!!! The people who skate there are so friendly. Lots of good memories and more to come😁!!!