Devil’s Cove Park

Park Information

At 10 acres, Devil’s Cove Park is the newest Monroe County Park. It was acquired in 2000 and is located on Irondequoit Bay to establish the 21st Monroe County Park. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has listed the Irondequoit Bay ecosystem among the highest priorities for preservation. The park will remain natural and undeveloped.

Location

Devil’s Cove Park is accessible only from the water and is located near the east shore of Irondequoit Bay.

Park Activities

Birdwatching
Cross-Country Skiing (non-groomed)
Fishing
Geo-caching
Hiking/Running
Kayaking/Canoeing

--Proximity to Irondequoit Bay and Lake Ontario

Rules and Regulations

Devil’s Cove Park is open daily 7:00 a.m. until 11:00 p.m. and has a carry in-carry out rule, which means you must take all your garbage with you for disposal after leaving the park. All pets must be leashed and you are responsible for cleaning up after them.

Ellison Park Area Master Plan Update

Monroe County is developing plans to improve the Ellison Area Parks. The DRAFT Master Plan Update from the consultant was reviewed at the Parks Advisory Committee meeting on 2/26/09 and is now posted here for your review. Please direct any comments regarding the DRAFT Master Plan Update tothis e-mail address or the Monroe County Department of Parks at 171 Reservoir Ave., Rochester, NY 14620. The Parks Advisory Committee will consider the plan at its next meeting, scheduled for Thursday, March 19, 2009 at 4:00 p.m. at the Monroe County Parks Office at 171 Reservoir Avenue in Highland Park. In order to accommodate public comment to the fullest extent, while also providing the Parks Department, its Master Plan consultant and the Parks Advisory Committee with ample time to review the comments, the deadline for submission will be: Monday, March 16, 2009 at Noon. Comments received after the deadline will continue to be received and catalogued for inclusion in the final appendix of public comment, up until the conclusion of the master plan update process.