Boating Opportunities
The City of Rochester is uniquely situated alongside several notable bodies of water: Genesee River, Erie Canal, Lake Ontario. There are several beautiful and accessible places in the city where you can put in or dock your human-powered, wind-powered, and motorized vessels. Check out the interactive map here:
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Hand carry launch locations
- Petten Street Boat Launch: 110 Petten St
- Turning Point Park: 260 Boxart St
- North Star Commons: 392 Exchange Blvd
- Genesee Gateway Park: 177 Mt Hope Ave
- University of Rochester Hand Carry Launch: Near the intersection of Wilson Blvd and Faculty Road
- Genesee Waterways Center: 149 Elmwood Ave
- Genesee Rowing Club: 1 Hawthorn Dr
Docking locations
- Port of Rochester Marina: 4630 Lake Ave: Docking, Trailer and Ramp Launch
- Corn Hill Landing: 280 Exchange Blvd
- Brooks Landing Dock: 1470 South Plymouth Ave
Additional boating options
Corn Hill Waterfront and Navigation Foundation: Rochester’s only non-profit offering boat tours of the Erie Canal and the Genesee River. Visit their website for more information.
The Genesee Riverwatch maintains a robust map of access points and information about water levels in the Genesee River Watershed. Their Genesee River Blueway Map can be accessed via their website.