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Lake Ontario: Parks and Beaches
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The eastern-most and smallest of the Great Lakes. The largest and foremost body of fresh water for upstate New York with a coastline populated by more than 2 million in the US and 9 million in Canada. The massive size of the lake contributes greatly to local weather conditions in the area, both good and bad. Map - Wiki |
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Parks and Recreation areas along the Lake Ontario shoreline... |
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Browse the map or scroll down for a list of profiled locations from west to east. |
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Niagara State Park and Historic Site |
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Wilson-Tuscarora State Park The west and east branches of Twelvemile Creek meet Lake Ontario at Wilson-Tuscarora State Park.The park is filled with nearly 400 acres of relatively flat grassy fields, immature deciduous forest, and protected wetlands, but is most noted for its excellent pebble beach and breathtaking views of Lake Ontario. Map |
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Krull Park /
Olcott Beach This beautiful and well-equipped lakeside park in Olcott Beach sits upon land that was once occupied by bustling pre-depression resorts and amusement parks. The ruins of the old Olcott Beach Hotel stand above the sandy swimming beach. Nearby shops and a classic 1940's kiddy park make this an excellent day-trip for the entire family. Map |
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Barker Bicentennial
Park A small community park with little to offer but a peaceful view of the lake. An excellent picnic stop when passing through. Map |
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Golden Hill State
Park A peaceful park with excellent views of the lake and the historic Thirty-Mile Point Lighthouse. This beautifully resorted landmark serves and a museum for visitors to learn about Lake Ontario's maritime history. The park also features camping, hiking, fishing, boating, and more. Map |
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Lakeside Beach
State Park Thirty miles west of Rochester is a lakeside park that sits in the shadow of the more popular Hamlin Beach. As a summer park, Lakeside Beach is surely lacking. Without a public swimming area, this park is no longer the draw it once was. What is does have is a spectacular view and plenty of hiking opportunities year-round. Map |
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Hamlin Beach State
Park Thirty minutes west of Rochester is a beach seemingly immune to the closings that plague other urban beaches. Hamlin is one of the most equipped state parks in the region, with everything from nature trails to campsites. But what people really come for is the expansive sandy beach and clean water. Map |
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Braddock Bay
Wildlife Management Area 2500 acres of wetland, wooded and developed park land surrounding Braddock Bay, Cranberry, Long, and Buck Ponds, is the perfect stopover for migrating birds tired from crossing Lake Ontario. The numerous species that feed and nest here make this park a Mecca for New York State bird watchers. Map |
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Ontario Beach
Park (Charlotte Beach) Once dubbed the "Coney Island of the West," this lakeside park was a former amusement resort that brought in crowds from rails around the state. Today it is a city park within the boundaries of Rochester. A recent revival brought an upheaval in traffic, making this one of the more popular parks in the region, but is still a shadow of its former self. Map |
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Durand Eastman
Park A wonderful lake-side nature park with sandy beach, picnic facilities, arboretum, fishing ponds, trails, public swimming areas, and the Lady in White legend. This is one of the premier fall foliage locations in Upstate New York. Map |
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Sandbar Park (Webster) A small park in the town of Webster, located on a large sandbar between Lake Ontario and Irondequoit Bay. It serves as a quiet picnic area and a nice spot to catch a sunset. Map |
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Webster Park A well-equipped county park just east of Rochester and Irondequoit Bay. The wooded section of the park is beautiful. The lakefront, on the other hand, could use some work. Despite the pungent smell, junk-filled beach and slimy water, the lakefront is still popular for fishing, walking on the pier and enjoying sunsets. Map |
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Thompson Park at Bear Creek Harbor A small town park on a equally small harbor, with a boat launch and a quaint veteran memorial. Map |
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B. Forman County
Park A beautiful lakeside county park with plentiful picnicking facilities and a red pebble beach, but no swimming. Map |
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Beechwood Sate Park This abandoned Girl Scouts of America Camp is now a New York State nature park. Hike the new trails and explore the camp's crumbling buildings. The north end runs up against Lake Ontario, while the east is bordered by Maxwell Bay. Map |
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Sodus Point Beach
Park & Sodus Bay Lighthouse Sodus Point's beautiful sandy beach on Lake Ontario and silvery waters of Sodus Bay make it a classic summer attraction. Although most that visit the beach park walk the pier and see the navigation beacon, they tend to ignore its predecessor, the 1871 Lighthouse, just to the west. Map |
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Chimney
Bluffs State Park Less than an hour east of Rochester, this beautiful landscape is now a well developed state park. With 4 miles of hiking trails, and many spectacular views, it is a popular summer destination. The Bluff Trail offers visitors a hike along the edge of the clay cliffs, giving a exhilarating and somewhat dangerous experience. Map |
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