Outdoor Recreation      Parks Geneseo’s Village Park and Highland Park welcome visitors and residents alike to enjoy a tranquil respite—unless there is a Little League game going on! Minutes away, one will find beautiful Letchworth State Park, a year-round gem featuring “the grand canyon of the east." Long Point Park, Conesus Lake. Located on Route 256 at the intersection with Long Point Road. Facilities include: picnic tables, barbeque equipment, pavilion (available for rent), restrooms, playground. Lifeguards are present for swimming 11:00 am – 5:00 pm on weekends from Memorial Day until school is out and then daily during the summer from 11:00 am – 5:00 pm. 585-243-0722 Highland Park. Located on Highland Road at the intersection with Oak Street. Facilities include: basketball court, tennis courts, baseball diamonds, playground, pavilion, rest rooms.  Summer recreation program for children.   Ice skating in winter.  The Depot located in Highland Park is the former Geneseo Railway Station, that was originally built in 1875 at the foot of Court Street; it was moved to the Park in 1976. 585-243-1177 Roemer Arboretum. Located off Route 20A adjacent to dorms on the south edge of SUNY Geneseo, the Arboretum is dedicated to the integration of research, education, and the appreciation of nature.  A Natural History walk includes 12 stops with identification of fauna and flora.  An entry garden highlights native plants and trees. 585-245-5301 Letchworth State Park “The Grand Canyon of the East”, is one of the region’s top outdoor recreation areas.. Located only 6 miles from Geneseo.  Take Route 39 south; turn left onto Route 36.; watch for sign on right.  585-493-3600 Rich in history, the Park is celebrating its Centennial beginning May 2006.  For a list of Centennial celebration events, visit www.friendsofletchworth.org. To learn about its history, see www.letchworthparkhistory.com. The Genesee River flows through the gorge over three major waterfalls between cliffs, as high as 600 feet in some places, surrounded by lush forests. The stunning scenery of gorges, river, and trees can be seen from the 66 miles of hiking trails, fishing spots, horseback riding, biking, snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, ice skating, and snow tubing. The Park offers nature, history, and performing arts programs, guided walks and tours, and a summer lecture series. Facilities include: 2 swimming pools, playground, campsites, cabins, picnic areas with fireplaces, shelters & pavilions, an Inn and Lodge, the Glen Iris Restaurant, concession stands, and historical museums. The Park is open year round.  The camping area is open from mid-May to mid-October.  Cabins may be rented year round.  Deer and spring turkey hunting are permitted in season.  Cabin and camping reservations: 800-456-2267 or go to www.ReserveAmerica.com. Stony Brook State Park. Take I-390 to exit 4.   Located on Route 36 south, 3 miles south of Dansville. 585-335-8111. The Park’s terrain comprises hilly woodlands, a deep gorge with cliffs overlooking three waterfalls, and interesting rock formations. Visitors can hike rim, gorge, or nature trails and swim in two stream-fed pools. Facilities include:  tennis, picnic areas and shelters with fireplaces, bathhouses, campsites, hot showers, rest rooms, and accessible parking.  In winter, three miles of cross-country trails are available. The Park is open year round.  Camping season runs from the first weekend in May to mid-October.  All gorge trails close the Friday before Thanksgiving. Bow hunting for deer is permitted during season.  Camping reservations: 800-456-2267 or go to www.ReserveAmerica.com. Mt. Morris Dam & William B. Hoyt II Visiters Center Take Route 39 south; turn left onto Rt.36.  In Mt. Morris turn right onto Rt.408 for 4 miles; watch for sign on right. Completed in 1952, the Dam is the largest of its type east of the Mississippi.  It controls flow of the Genesee River at the north end of Letchworth State Park. The Visitors Center area provides an excellent view of the Dam. The Center, opened in 1999, offers a museum, theater, and public rest room facilities, and provides a relaxing, educational experience for visitors.  Displays emphasize the Dam’s natural, recreational, archaeological, and resources, as well as the missions and responsibilities of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. 585-658-4790 TOP