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Genesee Valley Park

Genesee Valley Park is an 800-acre Monroe County park along the Genesee River in Rochester featuring boating and fishing access, with multiple entry points from Elmwood Avenue, Wilson Boulevard, East River Road, and Crittenden Road.

The park includes four footbridges crossing the Genesee River and Erie Canal, and is located at the intersection of the Genesee Valley Greenway trail and the Erie Canal towpath, offering paddlers access to both waterways.

Additional amenities include picnic shelters, parking areas, and recreational facilities, making it a popular destination for kayakers and crew teams.


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