by Yoruk | Jan 26, 2016 | Museums, Parks
The Charlotte–Genesee Lighthouse is an 1822 stone octagonal lighthouse in the Charlotte neighborhood in northern Rochester, New York, United States. The 40 ft tower is located on Lake Ontario at the mouth of the Genesee River. It originally had 10 whale oil Argand...
by Yoruk | Jan 26, 2016 | Parks, Sports
The Durand Eastman Park contains several lakes. The two largest are Durand Lake and Eastman Lake. The park’s northern boundary is defined by 5,000 ft of Lake Ontario coastline. The most commonly used parts of the park are part of Rochester; the more remote areas...
by Yoruk | Jan 22, 2016 | Family, Parks
Seneca Park Zoo is a 15.5-acre (6.3 ha) zoo located in Rochester, New York. The zoo is home to over 90 species including mammals, reptiles, birds, amphibians, fish, and arachnids. It is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA). The zoo is operated by...
by Yoruk | Jan 22, 2016 | Parks
You’ll find ngreat diversity, beauty and solitude in the Many parks that dot Rochester’s geography. Abraham Lincoln Park Black Creek Park Churchville Park Devil’s Cove Park Dog Parks (at Ellison & Greece Canal) Durand-Eastman Park Ellison Park Genesee...
by Yoruk | Jan 22, 2016 | Parks
In 1888, nurserymen George Ellwanger and Patrick Barry endowed the Rochester community with 20 acres (81,000 m²) of land which became Highland Park,[1] one of the nation’s first municipal arboretums. Highland Park is one of many parks designed by Frederick Law...
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