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EXPLORE NATURE AT THE

GENESEE COUNTY PARK,
FOREST & INTERPRETIVE

CENTER

Visit The Oldest County Forest in New York State!

I
f experiencing multiple trails in
one day sounds like your idea of fun,
During the winter months take in the wonderland of
The Genesee County Park, Forest
snow-covered trees, ice-covered ponds, and winter
& Interpretive Center is the place
for you! The 431-acre park has no wildlife while enjoying a self-guided cross-country
less than 20 trails, covering over ten ski or snowshoe hike. Snowshoe rentals are available
miles of hiking and multi-use trails. While the longest trail is only at the interpretive center December-March.
2.1 miles, there are several smaller trails that lead hikers to special
areas including ponds and forests to explore. The park also features GENESEE COUNTY PARK, FOREST &
playgrounds, ball fields, a toboggan hill, and picnic pavilions that INTERPRETIVE CENTER
are available for rent. 11095 Bethany Center Rd. • East Bethany, NY 14054
585-344-1122
The Park’s beautiful post and beam Interpretive Center is Co.genesee.ny.us/departments/parks/
located ¼ mile from the entrance, and is host to hundreds Park Hours:
of environmental and natural displays. The staff offer May-Sept: 9am-9pm; Oct-Apr: 9am-5pm
a robust year-round calendar of guided hikes and Interpretive Center Hours:
hands-on nature programming that is perfect for May-Sept: Thurs-Sat 10am-4pm, Sun noon-4pm
families who enjoy spending time together while Oct-April: Thurs-Fri 10am-4pm, Sat-Sun noon-4pm
learning about the great outdoors.

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