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Tryon Park

General Information

Tryon Park contains 82 undeveloped acres on the western shore of Irondequoit Bay and offers hiking and natural scenic areas.

This park is mainly undeveloped but offers nature enthusiasts some hiking trails.

Location and Directions

Tryon Park is located off Tryon Road off of North Winton Road between Browncroft and Empire Boulevards.

Download park map (177k PDF).
View GIS photo of the park.

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 to this 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.

Rules and Regulations

Tryon 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. Glass is not allowed. All pets must be leashed and you are responsible for cleaning up after them.

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

Online Park Reservations

Picture of a Monroe County Parks lodge.
Reserve a Lodge or Shelter for Your Event!

Use our new Online Parks Reservation Application to secure a lodge or shelter for your upcoming event!

Online Wedding Reservations

Picture of the Lilac Arches in Highland Park.
Reserve a Beautiful Wedding Location!

Use our new Online Wedding Reservation Application to reserve one of our premier spots for wedding ceremonies and pictures.