Seneca Park

General Information

Picture of pond at Seneca Park.

This unique park offers many different aspects of nature, as well as offering recreational areas. Seneca Park provides three picnic shelters, the newly renovated Wegman Lodge, playgrounds, scenic views of the Genesee River gorge, hiking trails, open fields and large pond with a paved walking path.

For information and reservations please call 585 753-PARK (7275) or go to our Online Parks Reservation System.

Location and Directions

Seneca Park is located at 2222 St. Paul Street, Rochester, NY 14621, along the eastern bank of the Genesee River in the northern portion of Rochester. Enter the park from St. Paul Street, just north of Route 104.

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Download park map (200k PDF).
View GIS photo of the park.

History

Originally called North Park, this three-mile preserve of forested river gorge was renamed Seneca (which means “stone”). Another of Frederick Law Olmsted’s works of living art, Seneca Park features Trout Lake which was created by damming a natural spring. Swan boats, propelled by drivers who pedaled the boats like bicycles, carried visitors around the lake until 1922.

Visit the The Landmark Society of Western New York—Olmsted Parks for more information.

Rules and Regulations

Seneca Park is open daily 7:00 a.m. until 11:00 p.m. during the summer. The lower park is closed at dusk from October 15 through May 15. Seneca Park has a Carry In-Carry Out rule, which means you must take all your garbage with you for disposal after leaving the park. Glass is not allowed. All pets must be leashed and you are responsible for cleaning up after them. Amplified music is prohibited in the lower park.

For a complete listing of the Parks regulations download the Monroe County Parks Law document (52k PDF).

Winter Park Hours

November 1st until March 31st, Monday through Thursday the park is open 7:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. The Lodge is available to rent from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Friday through Sunday the park is open from 7:00 a.m. until 11:00 p.m. The Lodge is available to rent from 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.

Summer Park Hours

April 1st until October 31st, the park is open everyday from 7:00 a.m. until 11:00 p.m. The Lodge and shelters are available to rent from 10:00 a.m. until 10:30 p.m.