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Keeping Kids Busy in Rochester, NY
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items Favorite things to do in Rochester, NY with my 5 and 3-year-old boys.
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Playgrounds
The greater Rochester area has tons of great playgrounds! These are just a few of my favorites.
Awesome farm-themed park with something for all ages. All types of swings including adaptive chair swings. Soft play surface and ramps make it easily accessible for people of all ages. Lots of trees and benches and a covered eating area with picnic t...
Egypt Park
The BEST playground for kids of all ages and abilities. Totally inclusive with all kinds of equipment. Features a zip line that also has a chair swing.
Motion Junction Inclusive Playground
This playground was built in 2025 and has a music theme with piano keys, drums and music notes. Different sized structures offer challenges for different age groups. There are benches with shade canopies at the playground and a covered pavilion with ...
Center Park West
Kreag Road Park has a new playground with lots of great climbing structures, which makes it great for older kids. There are restrooms nearby. Great location, too.
Kreag Road Park
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. Just to note: There is another Jack’s...
Jack's Place - Penfield, NY
Karpus Family Playground ranks high on my list because it is such a great playground for younger and older kids! The playground is fenced except for at the entrance. There are different play structures for different age groups. The playground can be ...
Karpus Family Playground
This splashpad is awesome because there's a huge playground right next to it. There is a covered pavilion in between the splashpad and playground and bathrooms right there too.
Webster First Responders Park
Activities
These are some of the best activities for kids in Rochester. Interactive, educational and fun for kids of all different age groups.
See the tortoises and quail UP CLOSE in this immersive experience! Highland Park’s Lamberton Conservatory is a serene and colorful glass greenhouse featuring a diverse collection of exotic, desert, and economically significant plants, including banan...
Lamberton Conservatory
Everyone in Rochester LOVES this place! The ultimate play destination for all ages! Explore upstate New York’s largest year-round cultural attraction and experience two floors—more than a city block long—of hands-on, dynamic, interactive exhibit spac...
The Strong National Museum of Play
My kids love this zoo. It's big enough to keep them busy but not so huge that it's overwhelming. They have a great natural playground right at the entrance. Great facilities for bathrooms, food, and treats. A fun time no matter what the weather is li...
Seneca Park Zoo
This farm market is great for a quick stop. Feed the goats. See the sheep, chickens, rabbits, and more. Inside the farm market you will find all kinds of treats (including gluten free cookie options!!) Fall is the most fun time to visit with HUGE tee...
Powers Farm Market
This beachy amusement park in Irondequoit on Lake Ontario has fun for all ages. Little kids love the kiddie rides and junior coaster, while older kids enjoy the giant swings and the famous Jack Rabbit roller coaster. There’s also a water park with sl...
Seabreeze Amusement Park
Take a scenic cruise on the Sam Patch, a replica packet boat that travels the historic Erie Canal in Pittsford. The narrated tour includes passing through a working canal lock and highlights local history and beautiful views along the way. After your...
Sam Patch Erie Canal Tours