Summer evening view of the downtown skyline from the Genesee Gateway Park. The Genesee Gateway Park is a riverside park that marks the entrance to the Genesee River Trail. It is located in the South Wedge, next door to the Hamilton apartment building. Following the trail south will take you to the Ford Street Bridge and eventually the University of Rochester River Campus.
Amenities include benches, picnic tables, a playground, fitness equipment, and a basketball court, as well as some good spots for fishing. A car-top boat launch, equipped to handle kayaks and canoes, is also available. Erie Harbor Enhancement Project (2012) Following the completion of The Hamilton Apartments and Erie Harbor, the City of Rochester, in partnership with Conifer Realty and private equity investor M&T Bank, announced additional improvements to the Genesee Gateway Park in 2012.
The Erie Harbor Enhancement Project promises enhanced pedestrian access linking the park and neighborhood and a 12-acre riverfront promenade extending from the Ford Street Bridge to 151 Mt. Hope Avenue. There are also plans for a public art installation. Funding is being provided by city bonds, city cash, and a waterfront revitalization grant from the New York Department of State.1