Maplewood Park and Rose Garden

Maplewood Park

Maplewood Park is located in the northwest quadrant of the city and is one of two original parks laid out by Frederick Law Olmsted to highlight the Genesee River.

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Breathtaking scenic views make this park a must-see spot in Rochester. The diverse park stretches alongside two miles of Lake Avenue. Over the years, the spirit of involvement by the Maplewood Community Association has enhanced the beauty and enjoyment of the park.

• A nationally accredited Rose Garden, a popular spot for wedding ceremonies and photographs.
• The Genesee Riverway Trail, a National Recreation Trail, winds through the park.
• Lower Falls Overlook Park: take a walk across Driving Park Ave where a gated road will lead you down a hill to one of the most scenic spots to view Middle and Lower Falls. "The Seat of Remembering and Forgetting" is a sculpture that depicts the faces and hands of the community's youth.
• Middle Maplewood, located in the Seneca Parkway area, features tennis courts, open play space and beautiful views of the river along the Riverway Trail.
• Lower Maplewood, north of Route 104 off Maplewood Ave, features a relaxing picnic area and playground and is the future site of the City's Maplewood Nature Center.  

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Maplewood Rose Garden

Located off Driving Park Ave., the Rose Garden showcases a large collection of the most disease-resistant and cold-hardy roses available today. There are over 250 different cultivars on display, featuring everything from Abraham Darby to Zephirine Drouhin. The roses infuse an acre of land with their fragrant scent and bold colors from early June until nearly Thanksgiving. Outside the rose season, the garden grows bulbs, annuals, perennials, and evergreens.

• Garden Tours: Private garden tours are available upon request by contacting the City Rosarian.
• Weddings and Other Ceremonies in the Rose Garden: The Maplewood Rose Garden is an ideal location for outdoor weddings or formal pictures. Check out R-Central to learn more and reserve the park for your event. 

Stechner Memorial Fountain    Permit Fee: $10
Small Gazebo   Permit Fee: $30 for 2 hours or $50 for 2 hours with electricity
Large Gazebo(most popular site for weddings and picnics)                                                                                                Permit Fee: $30 for 2 hours or $50 for 2 hours with electricity	.