{"id":71,"date":"2025-07-24T18:39:09","date_gmt":"2025-07-24T18:39:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/homesbydimar.wpenginepowered.com\/?p=71"},"modified":"2026-02-26T16:49:35","modified_gmt":"2026-02-26T16:49:35","slug":"outdoors-post-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/homesbydimar.com\/?p=71","title":{"rendered":"Outdoors Post"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Introduction <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Monroe County offers a diverse range of outdoor activities across nearly 12,000 acres of parkland, featuring glacial landscapes, Great Lakes shorelines, and historic waterways.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Premier Parks & Nature Areas<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Mendon Ponds Park<\/span><\/a><\/p>

Honeoye Falls, NY<\/span><\/a><\/p>

The county’s largest park (2,500 acres) is a National Natural Landmark featuring unique glacial “kettles” and “eskers”. It offers over 21 miles of trails and the <\/span>Wild Wings<\/b><\/a> bird sanctuary where visitors can see rescued raptors.<\/span><\/p>

Highland Park<\/span><\/a><\/p>

Rochester, NY<\/span><\/a><\/p>

Home to the world-famous Lilac Festival, this arboretum features the <\/span>Lamberton Conservatory<\/span><\/a> and the <\/span>Lilac Adventure Zone<\/b><\/a>, a natural-material playground for children.<\/span><\/p>

Ontario Beach Park<\/span><\/a><\/p>

Rochester, NY<\/span><\/a><\/p>

Located on the shore of Lake Ontario, this park features a natural sand beach, a historic 1905 carousel, and a long pier for walking and sunsets.<\/span><\/p>

Tinker Nature Park\/Hansen Nature Center<\/span><\/a><\/p>

Pittsford, NY<\/span><\/a><\/p>

A 68-acre site in Henrietta featuring a 1.2-mile exercise trail, a boardwalk pond, and the <\/span>Hansen Nature Center<\/b><\/a> for educational programs.<\/span><\/p>

Lehigh Valley Trail<\/a><\/span><\/p>

A 16-mile multi-use trail following an old railroad corridor, connecting to several other major regional trail systems.<\/span><\/p>

Genesee Riverway Trail<\/span><\/a><\/p>

Rochester, NY<\/span><\/a><\/p>

An urban path that follows the Genesee River through Rochester, offering views of the 96-foot <\/span>High Falls<\/b><\/a> and the <\/span>Lower Falls<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>

Turning Point Park<\/span><\/a><\/p>

Rochester, NY<\/span><\/a><\/p>

Features a scenic 3,570-foot boardwalk over the Genesee River, perfect for wildlife viewing and photography.<\/span><\/p>

Dryer Road Park<\/span><\/a><\/p>

Victor, NY<\/span><\/a><\/p>

A premier destination for mountain bikers, offering a full skills park, pump track, and trails ranging from beginner to expert.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Water Activities & Boating<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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