There are so many playgrounds tucked around every corner of Rochester. We wanted to give you our Top 10 Playgrounds in Rochester to check out this summer! We were looking for structures that were large, unique and in new or good condition. We were also looking for options that would include younger children, had nearby restrooms and other nearby amenities. See if your favorite made our top 10!
#10 – Goodwin Park Playground
15 Long Pond Rd., Rochester
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.
√ Great Playground
X Great For Younger Children
X Nearby Restrooms
X Nearby Amenities
#9 – Jack’s Place Playground
Holt Rd. at Lake Rd., Webster
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. This playground is in Webster.
√ Great Playground
X Great For Younger Children
X Nearby Restrooms
√ Nearby Walking Path
#8 – Lion’s Park
100 Kentucky Ave., Rochester
Lions Park is a part of Gates neighborhood. There is a small slide for younger children but is better suited for older children. The playground is behind a venue building, away from the main road. Bathrooms at the venue are not always available. There is a walking path around the park.
√ Great Playground
X Great For Younger Children
X Nearby Restrooms
√ Nearby Walking Path
#7 – Jack’s Place at Rothfuss Park
1648 Five Mile Line Rd., Penfield
Not to be too confusing, but there are two Jack’s Place Playgrounds in Rochester. 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.
√ Great Playground
X Great For Younger Children
√ Nearby Restrooms
√ Nearby Second Playground
#6 – Lilac Adventure Zone
249 Highland Ave., Rochester
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.
√ Great Playground
X Great For Younger Children
√ Nearby Restrooms
√ Nearby Walking Path
#5 – Webster First Responder’s Park
1350 Chiyoda Dr., Webster
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.
√ Great Playground
√ Great For Younger Children
√ Nearby Restrooms
√ Nearby Splash Pad and Walking Path
#4 – Kid’s Canyon Playground
3 Vince Tofany Blvd, Rochester
Kids Canyon Playground in Greece is an excellent playground for younger children with its’ 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.
√ Great Playground
√ Great For Younger Children
√ Nearby Restrooms
√ Nearby Splash Pad, Walking Path, Library
#3 – Egypt Park
99 Victor Rd., Fairport
This playground has a wonderful barnyard theme and wide ramps for easy accessibility. There are smaller slides for younger children off of the tractor.
√ Great Playground
√ Great For Younger Children
√ Nearby Restrooms
√ Nearby Walking Path
#2 – Karpus Family Playground
1000 Ridge Rd., Webster
Karpus Family Playground ranks high on my list because it is such a great playground for younger and older kids! 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.
√ Great Playground
√ Great For Younger Children
√ Nearby Restrooms
√ Nearby Library
#1 – Adventure Towers Playground at Parma Town Parks
1300 Hilton Parma Corners Rd, Hilton
The Adventure Towers Playground at Parma Town Parks is so impressive that we had to put it as our top pick of playgrounds! There are ramps throughout and a small slide for younger kids. There is a second playground at Parma Town Parks and restrooms are nearby. Enter at the North Entrance of the park.
√ Great Playground
√ Great For Younger Children
√ Nearby Restrooms
√ Nearby Second Playground
