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best little hidden natural treasure in the city. old growth oak trees and glacial kettles. many people who have lived in the area their whole life dont know about it. watch out for ground bees! they arent generally aggressive, but will sting without being provoked in the spring if you are too close to their nest. be aware if you head generally north on the trails you will eventually come to the water towers completely painted by local artists. they are a very interesting juxtaposition to the natural beauty. the compositions are always changing too. pick up any trash that you see, as it’s not managed by the county parks dept. and if you walk your dogs here, keep them on a leash and clean up after them!

Andrea Berman

Really enjoyed hiking around this scenic little park. I think the sign at the entrance I took says it best: " A forest in the city". I loved hiking the network of trails, surrounded by beautiful, tall, Oaks. There are some hills, so one can get a nice workout. I followed the trails up to the old water towers and enjoyed the very cool murals and grafitti, very interesting to check out. The trails then led me up to the reservoir, which has a very nice path with tremendous views of the city as well as the hills of the Finger Lakes to the south. Highly recommend this area.

Hugo Stachel

Great place to take kids on a short hike. You will come across many interesting and unique things to see. One of the highlights is the old reservoirs that are now utilized by local artists to create magnificent art. The artwork is always changing which makes it fun to come back every couple months or so. There's a lot of exploring to do, especially for the little ones. Definitely worthwhile to check it out and have a picnic lunch. Enjoy!

Sam Z

Hidden away from the hustle and bustle of the rest of the greater city is this little slice of old growth forest. Walking along the well maintained and clearly marked paths gives you the sensation of walking at the feet of giants. Then there's the old water towers, which hold their own brilliant display of human creativity in a ever revolving and evolving canvas of local art.

Patrick Wilson

Always a pleasant walk, but there are a lot of bugs so if they bother you plan ahead. The paths are easy to follow, lots of locals always walking, but never crowded. You can take one of the paths to the top of Cobb's Hill, and there is some very cool graffiti on the old water tanks.

Mike Sudz

Great place to reconnect with nature in the City of Rochester. Well maintained trails encircle and pass through this forest of old-growth trees. Good for a short hike year-round!

Brian Eshenaur

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Amusements Plus

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Rochester, NY 14610

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(585) 428-7581

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cityofrochester.gov

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4.8

(106 reviews)

outdoor

scenic

pet friendly

family friendly

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Washington Grove is a town in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States. The population was 505 at the 2020 census. The Washington Grove Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.

best little hidden natural treasure in the city. old growth oak trees and glacial kettles. many people who have lived in the area their whole life dont know about it. watch out for ground bees! they arent generally aggressive, but will sting without being provoked in the spring if you are too close to their nest. be aware if you head generally north on the trails you will eventually come to the water towers completely painted by local artists. they are a very interesting juxtaposition to the natural beauty. the compositions are always changing too. pick up any trash that you see, as it’s not managed by the county parks dept. and if you walk your dogs here, keep them on a leash and clean up after them!

Andrea Berman

Really enjoyed hiking around this scenic little park. I think the sign at the entrance I took says it best: " A forest in the city". I loved hiking the network of trails, surrounded by beautiful, tall, Oaks. There are some hills, so one can get a nice workout. I followed the trails up to the old water towers and enjoyed the very cool murals and grafitti, very interesting to check out. The trails then led me up to the reservoir, which has a very nice path with tremendous views of the city as well as the hills of the Finger Lakes to the south. Highly recommend this area.

Hugo Stachel

Great place to take kids on a short hike. You will come across many interesting and unique things to see. One of the highlights is the old reservoirs that are now utilized by local artists to create magnificent art. The artwork is always changing which makes it fun to come back every couple months or so. There's a lot of exploring to do, especially for the little ones. Definitely worthwhile to check it out and have a picnic lunch. Enjoy!

Sam Z

Hidden away from the hustle and bustle of the rest of the greater city is this little slice of old growth forest. Walking along the well maintained and clearly marked paths gives you the sensation of walking at the feet of giants. Then there's the old water towers, which hold their own brilliant display of human creativity in a ever revolving and evolving canvas of local art.

Patrick Wilson

Always a pleasant walk, but there are a lot of bugs so if they bother you plan ahead. The paths are easy to follow, lots of locals always walking, but never crowded. You can take one of the paths to the top of Cobb's Hill, and there is some very cool graffiti on the old water tanks.

Mike Sudz

Great place to reconnect with nature in the City of Rochester. Well maintained trails encircle and pass through this forest of old-growth trees. Good for a short hike year-round!

Brian Eshenaur

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Always a pleasant walk, but there are a lot of bugs so if they bother you plan ahead. The paths are easy to follow, lots of locals always walking, but never crowded. You can take one of the paths to the top of Cobb's Hill, and there is some very cool graffiti on the old water tanks.

Great place to reconnect with nature in the City of Rochester. Well maintained trails encircle and pass through this forest of old-growth trees. Good for a short hike year-round!

Nearby Attractions Of Washington Grove

Cobb's Hill Park

Sound Source

Scott's Rochester Photo Supply

Amusements Plus

Cobbs Hill Reservoir

First Unitarian Church of Rochester

Edward Boynton House - Frank Lloyd Wright

Brighton Tokens & Coins

Eli Estate Jewelers

Nearby Restaurants Of Washington Grove

Perri's Pizzeria Pub

Country Club Diner

Lucano

Max Chophouse

Amore Italian Restaurant & Lounge

Dr's Inn

Wong's Kitchen Rochester

Canaltown Coffee Roasters

Wendy's

McDonald's

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Always a pleasant walk, but there are a lot of bugs so if they bother you plan ahead. The paths are easy to follow, lots of locals always walking, but never crowded. You can take one of the paths to the top of Cobb's Hill, and there is some very cool graffiti on the old water tanks.

Great place to reconnect with nature in the City of Rochester. Well maintained trails encircle and pass through this forest of old-growth trees. Good for a short hike year-round!