Ontario Beach Park

Located at the northernmost reaches of the city, Ontario Beach is the most popular beach area in Rochester. Algae problems of prior years have largely been alleviated, but occasionally the beach may still need to be closed. When conditions allow, swimming is open 11AM-7PM daily during the summer. If you can't go in the water, though, there are other things to do; in particular, the 1905 Dentzel carousel should not be missed. There's also pickleball, ice skating on a synthetic ice rink, a playground, and five picnic shelters. No pets.

Address: 4650 Lake Ave
Getting there: Lake Ontario State Parkway or Route 104 to Lake Ave, north to the lake
Hours: 7AM-10PM
Price: Carouselː $1/ride, All day $5
Website: monroecounty.gov (opens in a new tab)

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