Finding a great playground can be a game-changer for moms seeking safe, engaging, and inclusive spaces for their children to play. Rochester offers so many playgrounds and we have taken the best and put them in one handy place for moms. Whether you’re looking for fenced-in areas for added security, inclusive equipment for children of all abilities, or specific neighborhood locations, this guide is filled with the best playgrounds near you. We’ll continue to add playgrounds as we discover them so check back here for more ideas!
Map of Playgrounds
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Best Playgrounds In Rochester
Canandaigua
Motion Junction Inclusive Playground
- Inclusive playground
- Rubber surfacing
- Restrooms nearby
Chili
Davis Park, North Entrance
551 Chestnut Ridge Rd, Rochester
- Rubber surfacing
Davis Park is located in North Chili with a North Entrance and West Entrance. At the North Entrance, there is a large play structure with toddler swings. There is a second playground at the West Entrance. There are many sport fields in the park which can become busy with events. Bathrooms are located in the center of the park.
Davis Park, West Entrance
551 Chestnut Ridge Rd, Rochester
- Toddler-friendly
- Inclusive playground
- Rubber surfacing
Davis Park is located in North Chili with a North Entrance and West Entrance. At the West Entrance, there is an inclusive playground structure and swing set. There are many sport fields in the park which can become busy with events. Bathrooms are located in the center of the park.
Union Station Playground
25 Rock Island Rd, North Chili
- Rubber surfacing
- Near splash pad
Union Station Park is tucked away near neighborhood homes and has large fields often used for kids sports. The playground at Union Station was replaced in 2025. The playground now has new structures and a rubber surface. The Union Station playground is near the Union Station Sprayground. There is also a Fitness Court for exercising.
Fairport
Center Park West
- Inclusive playground
- Rubber surfacing
- Restrooms nearby
This playground was built in 2025 and has a music theme with piano keys, drums and music notes. It features of the playground include a fully wheelchair-accessible We-Go-Round, a musical hillside with built-in piano keys and instruments, a Play Odyssey Tower with two 10-foot slides, rollerslides, climbing ropes, interactive ground-level elements, and accessible surfacing with low-maintenance turf. There are benches with shade canopies at the playground and a covered pavilion with picnic tables and restrooms. An older playground structure is also at the park.
Egypt Park
- Black top surface
This playground has a wonderful barnyard theme and wide ramps for easy accessibility. There are smaller slides for younger children off of the tractor. There is a walking path nearby which leads to Lollypop Farms if you are looking for more to do.
Gates
Westgate Park
- Rubber surfacing
Westgate Park has a new playground that was built in 2025. It features rubberized flooring and shaded cover. Restrooms and parking are near the playground.
Greece
Basil Marella Playground
- Partially fenced
- Inclusive playground
- Rubber surfacing
Basil Marella Park in Greece has an inclusive playground for people of all abilities with various swings, merry-go-round and sensory activities. There are restrooms and an older play structure nearby. There are many fields and courts for sports.
Carter Park
1281 Long Pond Rd, Rochester, NY 14626
- Toddler-friendly
- Restrooms nearby
Carter Park has a new playground with climbing structures and slides. Restrooms are available nearby as well as a covered pavilion for rent.
Goodwin Park
- Wooden playground
This amazing structure will keep your older children busy. There is a small slide with steps and a little house for younger children. There are not any restrooms at this location but there is a port-a-potty at the parking lot. This playground is just off of Lake Ontario. There is a second Goodwin Park in Rochester. This playground is near Greece.
Kid’s Canyon Playground
3 Vince Tofany Blvd, Rochester
- Toddler-friendly
- Fully fenced-in
- Turf surfacing
- Near splash pad
- Near Library
- Restrooms nearby
Kids Canyon Playground in Greece is an unique playground for younger children with a forest theme with animals and caves to wander through. The Wild Over Water Zone splash pad is right next to the fenced-in playground. Just know that the splash pad is free for Greece Residents and $5 cash for non-residents. There is a short walk to a restroom. There is a walking path nearby and the Greece Public Library is at this area.
Sawyer Park Playground
- Seasonal restrooms
Sawyer Park in Greece has a new playground with mulch and many challenging, climbing features suitable for older children. There is a smaller structure with bridge and slide for younger children. Seasonal restrooms are available. A covered picnic pavilion is nearby. The parking lot also has an entrance to the hiking trail loop at Sawyer Park.
Hamlin
Hamlin Recreation Department Playground
- Wooden playground
- Near Library
This playground is behind the Hamlin Library. The playground is nostalgic of what wooden playgrounds used to look like. This playground is a labyrinth with bridges and moving stairs which makes it great for older kids. There are not any restrooms at this playground but it is right behind the Hamlin Library, which closes early on Fridays, Saturdays and is closed on Sundays.
Hilton
Adventure Towers Playground
1300 Hilton Parma Corners Rd, Hilton
- Restrooms nearby
The Adventure Towers Playground at Parma Town Parks is very impressive. There are ramps throughout and a small slide for younger kids, but it really is for older kids. There is a second playground at Parma Town Parks and restrooms are nearby. Enter at the North Entrance of the park.
Irondequoit
Heyer-Bayer Memorial Park
- Partially fenced
- Inclusive playground
- Rubber surfacing
This park sits in a neighborhood so it’s partially fenced complete with a baseball diamond. It features an expression swing, an inclusive whirl, a roller slide, and more. There is only porta-potty nearby.
Irondequoit Bay State Marine Park
- Toddler-friendly
- Fenced-in
The playground at Irondequoit Bay State Marine Park is a completely fenced-in playground. The new playground has different structures for younger and older kids. While there aren’t restrooms at the playground, it is just up the hill from the Bill Gray’s and Abbott’s just outside of Seabreeze Amusement Park. You can go to the playground and get a burger or frozen custard after!
Macedon
Gravino Park – Macedon
135 W Main St, Macedon, NY 14502
- Inclusive playground
- Turf surfacing
- Fenced-in but not gated
Gravino Park has a new inclusive playground with lots of space and different structures including an accessible seesaw, rope course, roller slide and hot air balloon. The playground is fenced in except for the entrance. New restrooms are expected to be completed before Summer 2026.
Penfield
Jack’s Place – Penfield
1648 Five Mile Line Rd., Penfield
- Wooden playground
Rothfuss Park is home to the original Jack’s Place Playground and a smaller playground for younger children. There is a restroom at the park but it is not near the playground. There is a mulch pit with play toys. There is another Jack’s Place playground in Webster.
Shadow Pines Playground
- Toddler-friendly
- Fenced-in
- Restrooms nearby
Many people recognize the Shadow Pines as a golf course. In recent years, the golf course closed and the outdoor space has been transformed into a multi use order space. The park now includes several outdoor walking spaces, two playgrounds, pickle ball courts, a covered pavilion and grills, and restrooms. The park has a lot of open lawn, perfect for tossing a frisbee or other fun lawn games.
Pittsford
Kreag Road Park
555 Kreag Rd, Pittsford, NY 14534
- Seasonal restrooms
Kreag Road Park has a great playground with lots of great climbing structures, which makes it great for older kids. There are seasonal restrooms nearby.
Powder Mills Park
154 Park Rd, Pittsford, NY 14534
This new playground is deep inside Powder Mills Park in Pittsford. There is a smaller structure for younger children and restrooms available at the lodge across the street. When you enter Powder Mills, you will pass the Powder Mills Fish Hatchery. When you are done playing on the playground, you can feed the fish at the hatchery.
Rochester
Cobbs Hill Challenge Course
Lilac Adventure Zone
- Natural playground
- Restrooms nearby
This natural playground is so unique and in the heart of Highland Park in Rochester. Highland Park is mostly street parking but there is a parking lot on Highland Ave for this playground. There are also covered picnic tables and nearby restrooms in this area. Being in Highland Park, one can explore the many paths that weave throughout the park and make your way to Lamberton Conservatory.
Maplewood Park
107 Bridge View Dr, Rochester
Maplewood Park on Bridge View Dr, Rochester, north of 104
- Toddler-friendly
- Inclusive playground
- Rubber surfacing
- Restrooms will be available later this summer at new Nature Center
A new inclusive playground has been built at Maplewood Park. The playground features rubber surfacing and whimsical wooden structures. Maplewood Park is a large park along the Genesee River. One can walk to Lower Falls Park or the Maplewood Rose Garden. The Maplewood Nature Center will open in July 2026 with hands-on exhibits and classrooms.
Ontario Beach Park
50 Beach Ave, Rochester, NY 14612
- Toddler-friendly
- Inclusive playground
- Rubber surfacing
- Near splash pad
- Restrooms nearby
Ontario Beach Park is a wonderful destination for families. There are several structures at the playground which differ in age including the recently added features around the larger playground and a smaller structure with ramps which is great for younger children. This park has so many amenities nearby including restaurants, a new splash pad, the historic Dentzel Menagerie Carousel and the beach along Lake Ontario. The beach is a part of a small area north of Irondequoit and Charlotte that is technically Rochester.
Thomas P. Ryan Recreation Center Playground
530 Webster Ave, Rochester, NY 14609
This new playground was a part of the renovations of the Ryan R-Center. The Ryan R-Center has many new amenities including a reimagined community room, teen lounge and computer lab. Outside you can find basketball courts, tennis courts and a spray park open during the summer.
Spencerport
Alpine Adventure Zone Natural Playground
- Natural playground
This natural playground is a part of Northampton Park which has many amenities to it, especially during winter with skiing and snowshoeing. During the summer, you can enjoy visiting Springdale Farms nearby. Like most natural playgrounds, this structure is better suited for older children. There are restrooms available.
Pineway Ponds Park
- Near splash pad
- Baby swings
This playground has a smaller structure for toddlers. For bigger kids, there are challenging rope climbing structures and a rock wall. There are swings and baby swings. There is a new splash pad near the playground. Seasonal restrooms are nearby.
Webster
Jack’s Place – Webster
- Wooden playground
Jack’s Place Playground is along Lake Rd. along Lake Ontario. The ground is mulch-covered. There is a mulch pit with trucks and play toys for younger kids. There is a port-a-potty nearby. Being near the lake, it will be colder on chilly days! The playground is a part of Webster Park and there are plenty of walking paths to explore. There is another Jack’s Place playground at Rothfuss Park in Penfield.
Karpus Family Playground
- Toddler-friendly
- Partially fenced
- Inclusive playground
- Rubber surfacing
- Near Library
- Restrooms nearby
Karpus Family Playground ranks high on my list because it is such a great playground for younger and older kids! The playground is fenced except for at the entrance. There are different play structures for different age groups. The playground can be accessed from Ridge Road or from Van Ingen Dr, just past the Webster Public Library and Ridge Park.
Carter Park
1281 Long Pond Rd, Rochester, NY 14626
- Restrooms nearby
Carter Park has a new playground with climbing structures and slides. Restrooms are available nearby as well as a covered pavilion for rent.
Maplewood Park
107 Bridge View Dr, Rochester
Maplewood Park on Bridge View Dr, Rochester, north of 104
- Toddler-friendly
- Inclusive playground
- Rubber surfacing
- Restrooms will be available later this summer at new Nature Center
A new inclusive playground has been built at Maplewood Park. The playground features rubber surfacing and whimsical wooden structures. Maplewood Park is a large park along the Genesee River. One can walk to Lower Falls Park or the Maplewood Rose Garden. The Maplewood Nature Center will open in July 2026 with hands-on exhibits and classrooms.
Thomas P. Ryan Recreation Center Playground
530 Webster Ave, Rochester, NY 14609
This new playground was a part of the renovations of the Ryan R-Center. The Ryan R-Center has many new amenities including a reimagined community room, teen lounge and computer lab. Outside you can find basketball courts, tennis courts and a spray park open during the summer.
Center Park West
- Inclusive playground
- Rubber surfacing
- Restrooms nearby
This playground was built in 2025 and has a music theme with piano keys, drums and music notes. It features of the playground include a fully wheelchair-accessible We-Go-Round, a musical hillside with built-in piano keys and instruments, a Play Odyssey Tower with two 10-foot slides, rollerslides, climbing ropes, interactive ground-level elements, and accessible surfacing with low-maintenance turf. There are benches with shade canopies at the playground and a covered pavilion with picnic tables and restrooms. An older playground structure is also at the park.
Davis Park, West Entrance
551 Chestnut Ridge Rd, Rochester
- Inclusive playground
- Rubber surfacing
Davis Park is located in North Chili with a North Entrance and West Entrance. At the West Entrance, there is an inclusive playground structure and swing set. There are many sport fields in the park which can become busy with events. Bathrooms are located in the center of the park.
Davis Park, North Entrance
551 Chestnut Ridge Rd, Rochester
- Rubber surfacing
Davis Park is located in North Chili with a North Entrance and West Entrance. At the North Entrance, there is a large play structure with toddler swings. There is a second playground at the West Entrance. There are many sport fields in the park which can become busy with events. Bathrooms are located in the center of the park.
Gravino Park – Macedon
135 W Main St, Macedon, NY 14502
- Inclusive playground
- Turf surfacing
- Fenced-in but not gated
Gravino Park has a new inclusive playground with lots of space and different structures including an accessible seesaw, rope course, roller slide and hot air balloon. The playground is fenced in except for the entrance. New restrooms are expected to be completed before Summer 2026.
Sawyer Park Playground
- Seasonal restrooms
Sawyer Park in Greece has a new playground with mulch and many challenging, climbing features suitable for older children. There is a smaller structure with bridge and slide for younger children. Seasonal restrooms are available. A covered picnic pavilion is nearby. The parking lot also has an entrance to the hiking trail loop at Sawyer Park.
Union Station Playground
25 Rock Island Rd, North Chili
- Rubber surfacing
- Near splash pad
Union Station Park is tucked away near neighborhood homes and has large fields often used for kids sports. The playground at Union Station was replaced in 2025. The playground now has new structures and a rubber surface. The Union Station playground is near the Union Station Sprayground. There is also a Fitness Court for exercising.
Westgate Park
Westgate Park has a new playground that was built in 2025. It features rubberized flooring and shaded cover. Restrooms and parking are near the playground.
Carter Park
1281 Long Pond Rd, Rochester, NY 14626
- Toddler-friendly
- Restrooms nearby
Carter Park has a new playground with climbing structures and slides. Restrooms are available nearby as well as a covered pavilion for rent.
Davis Park, West Entrance
551 Chestnut Ridge Rd, Rochester
- Toddler-friendly
- Inclusive playground
- Rubber surfacing
Davis Park is located in North Chili with a North Entrance and West Entrance. At the West Entrance, there is an inclusive playground structure and swing set. There are many sport fields in the park which can become busy with events. Bathrooms are located in the center of the park.
Irondequoit Bay State Marine Park
- Toddler-friendly
- Fenced-in
The playground at Irondequoit Bay State Marine Park is a completely fenced-in playground. The new playground has different structures for younger and older kids. While there aren’t restrooms at the playground, it is just up the hill from the Bill Gray’s and Abbott’s just outside of Seabreeze Amusement Park. You can go to the playground and get a burger or frozen custard after!
Karpus Family Playground
- Toddler-friendly
- Partially fenced
- Inclusive playground
- Rubber surfacing
- Near Library
- Restrooms nearby
Karpus Family Playground ranks high on my list because it is such a great playground for younger and older kids! The playground is fenced except for at the entrance. There are different play structures for different age groups. The playground can be accessed from Ridge Road or from Van Ingen Dr, just past the Webster Public Library and Ridge Park.
Kid’s Canyon Playground
3 Vince Tofany Blvd, Rochester
- Toddler-friendly
- Fully fenced-in
- Turf surfacing
- Near splash pad
- Near Library
- Restrooms nearby
Kids Canyon Playground in Greece is an unique playground for younger children with a forest theme with animals and caves to wander through. The Wild Over Water Zone splash pad is right next to the fenced-in playground. Just know that the splash pad is free for Greece Residents and $5 cash for non-residents. There is a short walk to a restroom. There is a walking path nearby and the Greece Public Library is at this area.
Ontario Beach Park
50 Beach Ave, Rochester, NY 14612
- Toddler-friendly
- Inclusive playground
- Rubber surfacing
- Near splash pad
- Restrooms nearby
Ontario Beach Park is a wonderful destination for families. There are several structures at the playground which differ in age including the recently added features around the larger playground and a smaller structure with ramps which is great for younger children. This park has so many amenities nearby including restaurants, a new splash pad, the historic Dentzel Menagerie Carousel and the beach along Lake Ontario. The beach is a part of a small area north of Irondequoit and Charlotte that is technically Rochester.
Shadow Pines Playground
- Toddler-friendly
- Fenced-in
- Restrooms nearby
Many people recognize the Shadow Pines as a golf course. In recent years, the golf course closed and the outdoor space has been transformed into a multi use order space. The park now includes several outdoor walking spaces, two playgrounds, pickle ball courts, a covered pavilion and grills, and restrooms. The park has a lot of open lawn, perfect for tossing a frisbee or other fun lawn games.
Webster First Responder’s Park
- Toddler-friendly
- Near splash pad
- Seasonal restrooms
Webster First Responder’s Park has a unique playground with police, firetruck and ambulance cars. The ramped playground has several small slides for younger children. The free First Responder’s Splash Pad is on the other side of a picnic pavilion. There is a nearby trail that leads around the Webster Parks and Recreation Center. There are several First Responder’s Parks in Rochester. This playground is in Webster.
Basil Marella Playground
- Partially fenced
- Inclusive playground
- Rubber surfacing
Basil Marella Park in Greece has an inclusive playground for people of all abilities with various swings, merry-go-round and sensory activities. There are restrooms and an older play structure nearby. There are many fields and courts for sports.
Center Park West
- Inclusive playground
- Rubber surfacing
- Restrooms nearby
This playground was built in 2025 and has a music theme with piano keys, drums and music notes. It features of the playground include a fully wheelchair-accessible We-Go-Round, a musical hillside with built-in piano keys and instruments, a Play Odyssey Tower with two 10-foot slides, rollerslides, climbing ropes, interactive ground-level elements, and accessible surfacing with low-maintenance turf. There are benches with shade canopies at the playground and a covered pavilion with picnic tables and restrooms. An older playground structure is also at the park.
Davis Park, West Entrance
551 Chestnut Ridge Rd, Rochester
- Inclusive playground
- Rubber surfacing
Davis Park is located in North Chili with a North Entrance and West Entrance. At the West Entrance, there is an inclusive playground structure and swing set. There are many sport fields in the park which can become busy with events. Bathrooms are located in the center of the park.
Gravino Park – Macedon
135 W Main St, Macedon, NY 14502
- Inclusive playground
- Turf surfacing
- Fenced-in but not gated
Gravino Park has a new inclusive playground with lots of space and different structures including an accessible seesaw, rope course, roller slide and hot air balloon. The playground is fenced in except for the entrance. New restrooms are expected to be completed before Summer 2026.
Heyer-Bayer Memorial Park
- Partially fenced
- Inclusive playground
- Rubber surfacing
This park sits in a neighborhood so it’s partially fenced complete with a baseball diamond. It features an expression swing, an inclusive whirl, a roller slide, and more. There is only porta-potty nearby.
Karpus Family Playground
- Partially fenced
- Inclusive playground
- Rubber surfacing
- Near Library
- Restrooms nearby
Karpus Family Playground ranks high on my list because it is such a great playground for younger and older kids! The playground is fenced except for at the entrance. There are different play structures for different age groups. The playground can be accessed from Ridge Road or from Van Ingen Dr, just past the Webster Public Library and Ridge Park.
Maplewood Park
107 Bridge View Dr, Rochester
Maplewood Park on Bridge View Dr, Rochester, north of 104
- Toddler-friendly
- Inclusive playground
- Rubber surfacing
- Restrooms will be available later this summer at new Nature Center
A new inclusive playground has been built at Maplewood Park. The playground features rubber surfacing and whimsical wooden structures. Maplewood Park is a large park along the Genesee River. One can walk to Lower Falls Park or the Maplewood Rose Garden. The Maplewood Nature Center will open in July 2026 with hands-on exhibits and classrooms.
Motion Junction Inclusive Playground
- Inclusive playground
- Rubber surfacing
- Restrooms nearby
Ontario Beach Park
50 Beach Ave, Rochester, NY 14612
- Inclusive playground
- Rubber surfacing
- Near splash pad
- Restrooms nearby
Ontario Beach Park is a wonderful destination for families. There are several structures at the playground which differ in age including the recently added features around the larger playground and a smaller structure with ramps which is great for younger children. This park has so many amenities nearby including restaurants, a new splash pad, the historic Dentzel Menagerie Carousel and the beach along Lake Ontario. The beach is a part of a small area north of Irondequoit and Charlotte that is technically Rochester.
Alpine Adventure Zone Natural Playground
- Natural playground
This natural playground is a part of Northampton Park which has many amenities to it, especially during winter with skiing and snowshoeing. During the summer, you can enjoy visiting Springdale Farms nearby. Like most natural playgrounds, this structure is better suited for older children. There are restrooms available.
Goodwin Park
- Wooden playground
This amazing structure will keep your older children busy. There is a small slide with steps and a little house for younger children. There are not any restrooms at this location but there is a port-a-potty at the parking lot. This playground is just off of Lake Ontario. There is a second Goodwin Park in Rochester. This playground is near Greece.
Hamlin Recreation Department Playground
- Wooden playground
- Near Library
This playground is behind the Hamlin Library. The playground is nostalgic of what wooden playgrounds used to look like. This playground is a labyrinth with bridges and moving stairs which makes it great for older kids. There are not any restrooms at this playground but it is right behind the Hamlin Library, which closes early on Fridays, Saturdays and is closed on Sundays.
Jack’s Place – Penfield
1648 Five Mile Line Rd., Penfield
- Wooden playground
Rothfuss Park is home to the original Jack’s Place Playground and a smaller playground for younger children. There is a restroom at the park but it is not near the playground. There is a mulch pit with play toys. There is another Jack’s Place playground in Webster.
Jack’s Place – Webster
- Wooden playground
Jack’s Place Playground is along Lake Rd. along Lake Ontario. The ground is mulch-covered. There is a mulch pit with trucks and play toys for younger kids. There is a port-a-potty nearby. Being near the lake, it will be colder on chilly days! The playground is a part of Webster Park and there are plenty of walking paths to explore. There is another Jack’s Place playground at Rothfuss Park in Penfield.
Lilac Adventure Zone
- Natural playground
This natural playground is so unique and in the heart of Highland Park in Rochester. Highland Park is mostly street parking but there is a parking lot on Highland Ave for this playground. There are also covered picnic tables and nearby restrooms in this area. Being in Highland Park, one can explore the many paths that weave throughout the park and make your way to Lamberton Conservatory.
Basil Marella Playground
- Partially fenced
- Inclusive playground
- Rubber surfacing
Basil Marella Park in Greece has an inclusive playground for people of all abilities with various swings, merry-go-round and sensory activities. There are restrooms and an older play structure nearby. There are many fields and courts for sports.
Gravino Park – Macedon
135 W Main St, Macedon, NY 14502
- Inclusive playground
- Turf surfacing
- Fenced-in but not gated
Gravino Park has a new inclusive playground with lots of space and different structures including an accessible seesaw, rope course, roller slide and hot air balloon. The playground is fenced in except for the entrance. New restrooms are expected to be completed before Summer 2026.
Heyer-Bayer Memorial Park
- Partially fenced
- Inclusive playground
- Rubber surfacing
This park sits in a neighborhood so it’s partially fenced complete with a baseball diamond. It features an expression swing, an inclusive whirl, a roller slide, and more. There is only porta-potty nearby.
Irondequoit Bay State Marine Park
Culver Rd, Irondequoit, NY 14622
- Fully fenced-in
The playground at Irondequoit Bay State Marine Park is a completely fenced-in playground. The new playground has different structures for younger and older kids. While there aren’t restrooms at the playground, it is just up the hill from the Bill Gray’s and Abbott’s just outside of Seabreeze Amusement Park. You can go to the playground and get a burger or frozen custard after!
Karpus Family Playground
- Partially fenced
- Inclusive playground
- Rubber surfacing
- Near Library
- Restrooms nearby
Karpus Family Playground ranks high on my list because it is such a great playground for younger and older kids! The playground is fenced except for at the entrance. There are different play structures for different age groups. The playground can be accessed from Ridge Road or from Van Ingen Dr, just past the Webster Public Library and Ridge Park.
Kid’s Canyon Playground
3 Vince Tofany Blvd, Rochester
- Fully fenced-in
- Near splash pad
- Near Library
- Restrooms nearby
Kids Canyon Playground in Greece is an unique playground for younger children with a forest theme with animals and caves to wander through. The Wild Over Water Zone splash pad is right next to the fenced-in playground. Just know that the splash pad is free for Greece Residents and $5 cash for non-residents. There is a short walk to a restroom. There is a walking path nearby and the Greece Public Library is at this area.
Shadow Pines Playground
- Fenced-in
- Restrooms nearby
Many people recognize the Shadow Pines as a golf course. In recent years, the golf course closed and the outdoor space has been transformed into a multi use order space. The park now includes several outdoor walking spaces, two playgrounds, pickle ball courts, a covered pavilion and grills, and restrooms. The park has a lot of open lawn, perfect for tossing a frisbee or other fun lawn games.
Hamlin Recreation Department Playground
- Wooden playground
- Near Library
This playground is behind the Hamlin Library. The playground is nostalgic of what wooden playgrounds used to look like. This playground is a labyrinth with bridges and moving stairs which makes it great for older kids. There are not any restrooms at this playground but it is right behind the Hamlin Library, which closes early on Fridays, Saturdays and is closed on Sundays.
Karpus Family Playground
- Partially fenced
- Inclusive playground
- Rubber surfacing
- Near Library
- Restrooms nearby
Karpus Family Playground ranks high on my list because it is such a great playground for younger and older kids! The playground is fenced except for at the entrance. There are different play structures for different age groups. The playground can be accessed from Ridge Road or from Van Ingen Dr, just past the Webster Public Library and Ridge Park.
Kid’s Canyon Playground
3 Vince Tofany Blvd, Rochester
- Fully fenced-in
- Turf surfacing
- Near splash pad
- Near Library
- Restrooms nearby
Kids Canyon Playground in Greece is an unique playground for younger children with a forest theme with animals and caves to wander through. The Wild Over Water Zone splash pad is right next to the fenced-in playground. Just know that the splash pad is free for Greece Residents and $5 cash for non-residents. There is a short walk to a restroom. There is a walking path nearby and the Greece Public Library is at this area.
Kid’s Canyon Playground
3 Vince Tofany Blvd, Rochester
- Fully fenced-in
- Turf surfacing
- Near splash pad
- Near Library
- Restrooms nearby
Kids Canyon Playground in Greece is an unique playground for younger children with a forest theme with animals and caves to wander through. The Wild Over Water Zone splash pad is right next to the fenced-in playground. Just know that the splash pad is free for Greece Residents and $5 cash for non-residents. There is a short walk to a restroom. There is a walking path nearby and the Greece Public Library is at this area.
Pineway Ponds Park
- Near splash pad
- Baby swings
This playground has a smaller structure for toddlers. For bigger kids, there are challenging rope climbing structures and a rock wall. There are swings and baby swings. There is a new splash pad near the playground. Seasonal restrooms are nearby.
Ontario Beach Park
50 Beach Ave, Rochester, NY 14612
- Inclusive playground
- Rubber surfacing
- Near splash pad
- Restrooms nearby
Ontario Beach Park is a wonderful destination for families. There are several structures at the playground which differ in age including the recently added features around the larger playground and a smaller structure with ramps which is great for younger children. This park has so many amenities nearby including restaurants, a new splash pad, the historic Dentzel Menagerie Carousel and the beach along Lake Ontario. The beach is a part of a small area north of Irondequoit and Charlotte that is technically Rochester.
Thomas P. Ryan Recreation Center Playground
530 Webster Ave, Rochester, NY 14609
- Near splash pad
This new playground was a part of the 2025 renovations of the Ryan R-Center. The Ryan R-Center has many new amenities including a reimagined community room, teen lounge and computer lab. Outside you can find basketball courts, tennis courts and a spray park open during the summer.
Union Station Playground
25 Rock Island Rd, North Chili
- Rubber surfacing
- Near splash pad
Union Station Park is tucked away near neighborhood homes and has large fields often used for kids sports. The playground at Union Station was replaced in 2025. The playground now has new structures and a rubber surface. The Union Station playground is near the Union Station Sprayground. There is also a Fitness Court for exercising.
Webster First Responder’s Park
- Rubber surfacing
- Near splash pad
Webster First Responder’s Park has a unique playground with police, firetruck and ambulance cars. The ramped playground has several small slides for younger children. The free First Responder’s Splash Pad is on the other side of a picnic pavilion. There is a nearby trail that leads around the Webster Parks and Recreation Center. There are several First Responder’s Parks in Rochester. This playground is in Webster.
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