Park Information

Mendon Ponds Park is the largest Monroe County Park with 2,500 acres of woodlands, ponds, wetlands and glacially created landforms. In 1969, it was named to the National Registry of Natural Landmarks due to its geologic history and presence of significant kames, eskers, and kettles. This distinct park offers six Lodges and seven Shelters, all available for rental. Mendon Ponds has many recreational areas; Sharon’s Sensory Garden, Wild Wings, Inc., a Youth Camping area, and a car-top boat launch (non-motorized boats only).

Location and Directions

The Mendon Ponds park office is located at 95 Douglas Road, Honeoye Falls, NY 14472. Mendon Ponds Park, which is approximately 10 miles southeast of Rochester, is located south of the New York State Thruway I-90 in the Towns of Pittsford and Mendon. It is bordered by Clover Street on the west and Pittsford-Mendon Center Road on the east.

Common Recreation Activities at Mendon Ponds Park

• Biking (no off-road cycling permitted)
• Birdwatching
• Boating (non-motorized)  (Cartop boat launch & road to launch is open seasonally from May 1st until October 31st of each year)
• Camping (For scout/youth groups and by reservation only)
• Cross-Country Skiing (some groomed trails)
• Fishing
• Geo-caching (approximately 48 caches)
• Hiking/Running
• Horseback Riding
• Kayaking/Canoeing  (Cartop boat launch & road to launch open from May 1st until October 31st of each year)
• Lodges and Shelters for Rent
• Multi-use Athletic Field
• Orienteering
• Playground
• Rugby
• Sensory Garden
• Sledding (designated areas only)
• Snowshoeing
• Wild Wings, Inc