This Park is on the northern end of the city, along the east side of the Genesee River. Parts of the park overlook the Genesee Gorge and there are even some walking trails (with caution signs galore) along the precipice.
The park is a thin band of greenery with a single entrance/exit road. Inside the park are picnic areas, swimming pool and water-spray areas, a large pond, a zoo, and plenty of hiking and birding paths.
The hilly nature of the park and the cool air among the trees and by the pond, make it a favorite place for joggers.
The zoo is the last one left in Rochester. See information about it at:
http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/North_America/United_States_of_America/New_York_State/Irondequoit-840083/Things_To_Do-Irondequoit-R-1.html
The pond has some stock goldfish and small bait fish. It is fished mostly by children.
The picnic areas have picnic tables and restrooms and rentable pavilions. There are grill-stands for cooking and areas where you can play horseshoes, volleyball or badminton.
In general, the park is a nice place for city folks to come and relax or cool off on a hot summer day. The park is NOT a good place to be very late at night and the entry-road "closes" at 8pm.
Other than the late-night issue, the park is very safe for a family outing. Address: 2222 St. Paul StreetDirections: route 104 expressway (Keeler Expressway) to St.Paul North exit, go north a half-mile and see the signs for Seneca Park
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