Cobbs Hill Reservoir

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In all my years of visiting the great city of Rochester I have never visited the Cobbs Hill Reservoir until September 7, 2019. It was a wonderful experience for me just walking around the water and taking pictures on a beautiful late summer afternoon. The reservoir offers up some spectacular views of downtown Rochester. I came back early the next morning to capture the sunrise on the city. That did not disappoint at all.

Richard K

A fun hike from our friend's house to get here and a nice walk around the reservoir especially when the sun is either rising or setting. Also a great view of the downtown area to one side of the reservoir where they have benches. My rating would be higher if there was better access to the track along the fence around the reservoir as it's otherwise a steep climb to the track. Parking is available and is free.

Millie Kwan

I was expecting to see a nice skyline view, but it was from a distance, and there were only 2 benches that were occupied. Parking is free around the reservoir, and the walk around is nice but not too long if you want to enjoy the walk. Car shares the same road in a few places. It's a good place in the city center for people in the city center, but in my point of view, it's not worth visiting if you are coming from a distance.

Abeer Mustafa

It’s a great place with a beautiful view. It is perfect to go on a walk with your dog and it has plenty of space where you can relax (in summer days! Lol). It’s the only place you can see the whole city from the top. this place can be used for photography shoots because it provides a beautiful view. The only negative thing is the parking is a little bit limited, specially during peak hours.

Stephanie Sabala

A great view of Rochester during any season of the year, but it's particularly gorgeous sight in Autumn! The reservoir is a good place to good for a safe walk. The location is very close to Highland Park area and a great place to explore in the Spring seasons with beautiful blooms!

Megan M

It’s a beautiful place for picnic, walk, and run. The reservoir has a circumference of 0.65 miles. It’s a place from where you can see downtown. If you are in Rochester, you should consider visiting this place. It’s a pet friendly place with stunning view.

Abhishek Singh

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Rochester, NY 14618

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4.7

(61 reviews)

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pet friendly

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Cobbs Hill Reservoir is a reservoir located in Cobbs Hill Park in Rochester, New York, United States. The reservoir is used to supply drinking water to the city of Rochester. The source of the water is Hemlock Lake, which lies 30 miles due south of and 400 feet higher elevation than Rochester.

In all my years of visiting the great city of Rochester I have never visited the Cobbs Hill Reservoir until September 7, 2019. It was a wonderful experience for me just walking around the water and taking pictures on a beautiful late summer afternoon. The reservoir offers up some spectacular views of downtown Rochester. I came back early the next morning to capture the sunrise on the city. That did not disappoint at all.

Richard K

A fun hike from our friend's house to get here and a nice walk around the reservoir especially when the sun is either rising or setting. Also a great view of the downtown area to one side of the reservoir where they have benches. My rating would be higher if there was better access to the track along the fence around the reservoir as it's otherwise a steep climb to the track. Parking is available and is free.

Millie Kwan

I was expecting to see a nice skyline view, but it was from a distance, and there were only 2 benches that were occupied. Parking is free around the reservoir, and the walk around is nice but not too long if you want to enjoy the walk. Car shares the same road in a few places. It's a good place in the city center for people in the city center, but in my point of view, it's not worth visiting if you are coming from a distance.

Abeer Mustafa

It’s a great place with a beautiful view. It is perfect to go on a walk with your dog and it has plenty of space where you can relax (in summer days! Lol). It’s the only place you can see the whole city from the top. this place can be used for photography shoots because it provides a beautiful view. The only negative thing is the parking is a little bit limited, specially during peak hours.

Stephanie Sabala

A great view of Rochester during any season of the year, but it's particularly gorgeous sight in Autumn! The reservoir is a good place to good for a safe walk. The location is very close to Highland Park area and a great place to explore in the Spring seasons with beautiful blooms!

Megan M

It’s a beautiful place for picnic, walk, and run. The reservoir has a circumference of 0.65 miles. It’s a place from where you can see downtown. If you are in Rochester, you should consider visiting this place. It’s a pet friendly place with stunning view.

Abhishek Singh

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A great view of Rochester during any season of the year, but it's particularly gorgeous sight in Autumn! The reservoir is a good place to good for a safe walk. The location is very close to Highland Park area and a great place to explore in the Spring seasons with beautiful blooms!

It’s a beautiful place for picnic, walk, and run. The reservoir has a circumference of 0.65 miles. It’s a place from where you can see downtown. If you are in Rochester, you should consider visiting this place. It’s a pet friendly place with stunning view.

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TRATA: The Restaurant At The Armory

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A great view of Rochester during any season of the year, but it's particularly gorgeous sight in Autumn! The reservoir is a good place to good for a safe walk. The location is very close to Highland Park area and a great place to explore in the Spring seasons with beautiful blooms!

It’s a beautiful place for picnic, walk, and run. The reservoir has a circumference of 0.65 miles. It’s a place from where you can see downtown. If you are in Rochester, you should consider visiting this place. It’s a pet friendly place with stunning view.