Rochester's Olmsted Park Legacy
The "Emerald Necklace" of Parks
Rochester's park system owes a great debt to Frederick Law Olmsted (April 26, 1822 – August 28, 1903), often called the father of American landscape architecture. Rochester is fortunate to be one of a handful of American cities that have a park system designed by the most revered landscape architect in American history.
Infrastructure Service Requests
What is infrastructure?
Infrastructure is the foundation. The basic features. The fundamental systems. The things we don't notice until they are missing or broken. Many City departments and other agencies work to keep our infrastructure clean, safe, and accessible.
Tay House Lodge at Cobbs Hill Park
Reserve a facility now via R-Central Online!
Lake Riley Lodge at Cobb's Hill Park
Reserve a facility now via R-Central!
Eastman Theatre
Named for Kodak founder and philanthropist George Eastman, this 3,094-seat theater is the cornerstone of Rochester's cultural arts.
Aqueduct Park
Located just west of the Main Street Bridge, Aqueduct Park is a gorgeous green space on the bank of the Genesee River. It is a good lunchtime spot for downtown employees and a great viewing area for holiday fireworks. Picnic benches and tables are available to relax at while enjoying the view.
Parking: Sister Cities Garage, Crossroads Garage, lots on Exchange Boulevard
Highland Park
Highland Park rests in a beautiful setting of hills and valleys created from glacial deposits. Expertly designed by Frederick Law Olmsted to seem like a natural occurrence of trees, shrubs and flowers, Highland Park is actually a completely planned--and planted--arboretum or "tree garden."