Lake Ontario 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
Notable areas along the Lake Ontario shoreline...
		Fort Niagara State Park and Historic Site The State Park is an excellent recreation facility with excellent views of Lake Ontario. The Historic Site is a living museum with daily reenactments. Map
		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
		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
		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
		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
		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
		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
		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
		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
		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