Natural Playgrounds around Rochester

Leave a little more to the imagination with these natural playgrounds! Mostly made from logs or stumps, be prepared to play alongside your child as they balance and jump amongst the trees.  Looking for other wooden playgrounds? Check out these Old School Castle Playgrounds and Bears Playgrounds!

Lilac Adventure Zone

​249 Highland Ave, Rochester, NY 14620

This newer playground within Highland Park is perfect for hide-and-seek, "The Ground is Lava" and parkour practice! It is the most intricate and popular natural playground in the Rochester area!

Abraham Lincoln Park

Empire Blvd, Webster, NY 14580

Tucked away in the shade behind a more traditional playground, you will find a log cabin and several logs and stumps for climbing and balancing on at Abraham Lincoln Park. Pack a lunch and go for a hike to extend the trip!

Cumming Nature Center

6472 Gulick Rd, Naples, NY 14512

This natural playground at Cumming Nature Center greets you before hitting the trails within the beautiful pine forest! There is a little wooden shelter, several log structures, stumps and a balance beam. Visit when the nature center is open: Wednesday through Friday: 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
The center is Free to visit for RMSC members. If not a member, it is $3 per person or $10 per family.

Seneca Park Zoo

2222 St Paul St, Rochester, NY 14621

This playground is huge and perfectly placed at the zoo. Older children will love the challenges laid out for them. Younger children will find endless areas to explore. Some local Mamas have joked that they would get a zoo membership just to be able to go to this playground often. Visit while you can! This is reportedly a temporary play area while the zoo continues its construction. 

Mendon Ponds Park

27 Pond Rd, Honeoye Falls, NY 14472

The natural play structures at Mendon Ponds Park are not the main attraction, but it certainly is an added bonus! The log tunnels and stairs can be found adjacent to Wild Wings Inc. and in front of the Birdsong Fairy Trail. 

Avon Driving Park

 350 Spring St, Avon, NY 14414

This park offers a lot of opportunity for kids to play and connect with nature. Next to the small natural playground area are two larger Bear Playground Structures. The natural play area consists of logs cut into steps and balance beams. There is also a hiking trail with creek access!

Winton Branch Library

611 Winton Rd N, Rochester, NY 14609

These logs perfect for climbing and balancing on are hidden behind the Winton Library! If you head down the sidewalk and behind the library, you will see a very short wooden trail. That's where this area can be found!

For more information on all of these playgrounds and more, check out the playground page HERE