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Ontario Beach Park, Rochester, NY

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Sports & Outdoors

Ontario Beach Park

Lakeside Monroe County park with a beach, pier, and historic carousel on Lake Ontario.

4650 Lake Avenue, Rochester, NY 14612 · Rochester, NY

About Ontario Beach Park

Ontario Beach Park sits on the shore of Lake Ontario in the northern part of Rochester, near the Irondequoit and Greece borders. The 39-acre park draws tens of thousands of visitors each year. Seasonal swimming, a spray park, and a pier make it a popular summer spot. The park also features a historic 1905 carousel with 52 hand-carved animals, a synthetic ice rink in winter, pickleball courts, and shelters available for rent.

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