September 2015

Did you know that some residents choose Elmwood Manor specifically for its proximity to Highland Park? If you haven’t seen what all the fuss is about, it’s time for you to plan a weekend excursion close to home. This amazing local resource is in your backyard, and it’s ranked #14 on TripAdvisor’s list of 96 things to do in Rochester!

An Incredible Local Park

Highland park is a 155-acre park bursting with year-round opportunities for outdoor and indoor recreation. Its many memorials include the Greater Rochester Vietnam Veterans Memorial and the Monroe County Crime Victims’ Memorial. The park hosts baseball and softball games and rugby matches, and it features several multi-use athletic fields.

Things to do this Fall

• Though this summer’s free Movies in the Park series has ended, there’s plenty of fun to be had this fall.
• Gamify your hike by searching out one (or all 5) of the geocaches hidden in the park.
• Take a self-guided tour of Warner Castle and its sunken garden. It’s a genuine American castle with several additional gardens!
• On a chilly day, find a more temperate experience (or even a “tropical respite”) inside the beautiful Lamberton Conservatory. Admission is just $3.
• When the Lily Pond freezes over, there’s free ice skating – but bring your own skates!