Sailboats Sculpture - BradMandell Dentzel Carousel - BradMandell Dentzel Carousel - BradMandell Barefoot on the Beach - BradMandell "Whether taking a romantic stroll along its picturesque pier, riding the 1905 Dentzel menagerie carousel, swimming, or boating, Ontario Beach Park provides all that's necessary for a perfect summer day at the beach. Ontario Beach Park attracts tens of thousands of visitors annually.
In the summer months, the park offers seven shelters that are available for rental, as well as a variety of free concerts and movies. The Roger Robach Community Center (the former beach house) has also been renovated and is available for rental as a banquet hall." See all the detailed Ontario park info on Monroe County website including information on the playground, restrooms, beach volleyball, fishing, and swimming.
The Park is immediately adjacent to the Port of Rochester and a local recreation and dining business area to create an extended recreational venue with many places to eat and drink within walking distance from the park. These include Abbott's Frozen Custard, Mr. Dominic's, Jose Joe's, as well as many others. The beach area is also referred to as Charlotte Beach by many locals.
Ontario Beach Park, History, photos, and description on the commercial website nyfalls.com General Information - city website (see Monroe Link in text above) Wegmans Concerts by the Shore - Free concerts held during the summer months Ontario Beach and Charlotte Photo Album Recent History Note: When the, now defunct, Fast Ferry returned from Toronto, it created a massive wake as it entered the Genesee river. For about 5 to 10 minutes, the beach shores at this park used to erupt with ocean sized waves (2 to 3 foot) which were actually well formed and fun to body surf.
When the ferry left the wake was not traveling in the same direction and did not create the same effect. History Ontario Beach Park became a city park in 1930.2 Awards Ontario Beach Park was voted "Best Beach" in City Newspaper's 'Best of Rochester' awards in 2009.3 1Website verified - March 27, 20102http://www.vintageviews.org/vv-tl/timeline/late20th.html#19303Best of 2009 Sports & Recreation
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