Genesee County Park & Forest Interpretive Center
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Genesee County Park & Forest Interpretive Center

585-344-1122
11095 Bethany Center Road
East Bethany, NY 14054

Hours of Operation

Park Hours

May - Sept: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Oct - April: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Interpretive Nature Center Hours

May - Sept: Thursday thru Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Oct - April: Thursday and Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.

 

Visit the oldest county forest in New York State! With outstanding, well maintained trails and a beautiful interpretive center, this park is well worth a visit. 431 acres of rolling hills, self-guided nature trails, playgrounds, ball fields, a toboggan hill, and picnic pavilions available for rent.

Open daily, year-round.  Restrooms with flush toilets and running water in the park are open May – October. Port-a-johns in the park and restrooms inside the Interpretive Nature Center during open hours Thursday - Sunday are available the rest of the year.”

 

Trails Map and details can be seen here.

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