Welcome to the Town Parks and Recreation’s webpage. Here you will find information on our parks, rentals and programs. We have a number of parks that offer such thinks as swimming, hiking, fishing, playgrounds, areas for picnics, sports and other activities. Our recreation programs offer activities for children and adults of all ages. You can register by mailing back the form(s) found in the recreation section.

You will also find information on the buildings and cabins we have for rent. We have facilities for family gatherings, reunions, weddings, etc. Our cabins are located on a beautiful spot on Canandaigua Lake. Find cabin information and costs in this section.

We have plans for additional parks as well as trail development in the town.

I hope you find this web page informative and helpful. If you have any suggestions for the web page, or have questions about our programs and facilities, please contact me.

Dennis Brewer
Director of Parks and Recreation

Introducing Blue Heron Park for your enjoyment! Located off Parkside Drive in Canandaigua. See below for more details.

Don’t forget Onanda Park offers a Lodge and Hall available to rent over the winter months. Perfect for family gatherings, business retreats, etc. See this webpage for more information.

There are five public parks in the Town of Canandaigua

1. West Lake Schoolhouse Park (or Butler Road Park)

Located at Butler Road and West Lake Road is a swimming area enjoyed by many each summer. Swimming only permitted when a lifeguard is on duty.

2010 Season Swim Schedule:

June 19th - August 15th - 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM

August 16th - September 6th - 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM

2. McJannett's Park

Located on Route 21 is a small roadside picnic-rest stop two miles south of Cheshire and above Onanda Park that features several picnic tables and a wonderful view of Canandaigua Lake. This land was deeded to the town by New York Department of Transportation in 1995.

3. Leonard R. Pierce Memorial Park

Located on Goodale Road in the Hamlet of Cheshire, this park is a memorial to Cheshire Resident Leonard R. Pierce, who was shot down over the English Channel during WWII. The park features a ball diamond, soccer field, sand volleyball court, swings, sandbox, basketball backboard, and other playground equipment.

There is also a scenic wooded area and a small stream. The park has two pavilions and rest room facilities.

To reserve pavilions, phone (585) 394-3300.
Click here to download the reservation form for Pierce Park.
*PLEASE CALL FIRST TO CHECK AVAILABILITY*

4. Onanda Park

Located on West Lake Road (County Road 16), Onanda Park is about eight miles south of the City of Canandaigua consisting of eighty acres, seven of which are lake side and include cabins, a pavilion and lodges available for rent. The upland seventy-three acres of hillside contain a two-mile hiking path, pavilions, winter sledding and overflow parking.

Originally started as a YMCA Camp just before the turn of the century, it was purchased in 1989 by a cooperative effort by New York State and the Town of Canandaigua. It was opened in 1990 to the public. Fishing, swimming, family picnics and gatherings have proven popular at this year round recreation area.

Sorry, no alcohol, pets (other than seeing-eye dogs), roller-blades or skateboards allowed in the Park. No bike riding permitted on Lakeside.

Shore fishing is allowed year round. Car-top canoes, sculls & kayaks are allowed to launch from Onanda Park on a regular basis and is subject to rules posted at the lake. Boat launching is only permitted November 15th to April 15th, and is subject to availability. For more information on boat launching and fishing regulations contact the Town of Canandaigua's Parks Maintenance Supervisor at (585) 396-2752.

Click here to download the reservation form for Onanda Park
*PLEASE CALL FIRST TO CHECK AVAILABILITY*

Find out more:

• Meet at Onanda!
• Enjoy Onanda!
• Sleep at Onanda!
• An excerpt from "The Uplands Connection"

 

5. Blue Heron Park

Located off Parkside Drive, this park boasts about 20 acres with a looped walking trail, benches and a newly added pavilion! A gift of $1,200 from Kiwanis helped in the cost of the pavilion. There are plans for another pavilion, volleyball court and more landscaping!
Come and enjoy the Town's newest park!!

 

• Mail-in registration is encouraged
• Print out the form in the brochure for mail-in registration
• No registrations taken by phone
• People may register for more than one class on a First Come, First Served basis, class size is limited
• Please Note: Postmark will determine status on class and time preference
• If a particular class time is filled, you will be contacted by phone