Welcome to the Town Parks and Recreation’s web page. 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

The boat launch at Onanda Park IS NOT open at this time. 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.

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Peanut Line Trail Opened June 4th 2011

Click below to see pictures of the opening and dedication of the Peanut Line Trail

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Click here or below to see Lake Trout being stocked into Canandaigua Lake at Onanda Park.
This shipment on 4.19.11 was approximately 12,100 fish stocked by the NY State DEC Bath Fish Hatchery

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2011 Canandaigua City & Town Summer Recreation Program
See Summer Recreation at bottom of page for more information!

 

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There are six public parks in the Town of Canandaigua

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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. The swimming for 2011 has ended, but check back next year beginning Memorial Day!

The School House can also be rented on a daily basis. The fee is $35 per day Monday-Friday and $60 per day Saturday & Sunday. The building holds approximately 25 people and works well for a meeting place, birthday party, etc. There is a sink and counter in the main room and a bathroom that is handicap accessible.

Click on left picture for a fill-able PDF Schoolhouse Reservation Form

Call (585) 394-3300 to check for availability

Click on right picture for map & directions

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McJannett Park

 

Located at 4820 State Route 21 South - This 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.

Click on left picture for directions to McJannett's Park

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Richard P. Outhouse Memorial Park

The Richard P. Outhouse Memorial Park is located on Outhouse Road between County Road 30 and Buffalo Street Extension, in the northern part of town, on the western border of the City of Canandaigua.

This is a new park, currently under construction, and is approximately 34 acres in size.

The park's natural features include Sucker Brook and plenty of wooded areas. The park will also include a number of pavilions as well as recreational fields.

Click here to see map and get driving directions to Richard P. Outhouse Memorial Park

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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.

Click on sign for directions to Pierce Park

To reserve pavilions, phone (585) 394-3300.

Click here or on the picture to download the fill-able PDF reservation form for Pierce Park.
*PLEASE CALL FIRST TO CHECK AVAILABILITY*

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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.

Click on the picture above to see an aerial view of Onanda
Park and driving directions to the park

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 fill-able PDF 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"
  
  

  Click the picture above to see the maps of Onanda Park - Lakeside & Uplands

 

................................................Hiking Onanda Park

Click above to read and/or print the Onanda Park Trail Map & Guide

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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