Parks & Trails
In the fall of 2004, the Town of Victor and Victor Hiking Trails, Inc. received a grant from the Ken Lou Foundation for the development of a multi-use trail system in our community.
To date, we have designed and constructed several miles of new, multi-use trails in Dryer Road Park suitable for hiking, running, mountain biking, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing.
In the summer of 2005, we completed construction on a trail gateway and kiosk for the park. Our Dryer Road Trail Map is available for download (see download section at the right) and at the kiosk located at the entrance to the park. The trails are marked and designated by varying skill levels.
Our Waiver and Responsibility Guidelines are also available for download and printing here, and forms are available at the park entrance.
Everyone using the trails is required to complete the waiver and leave it in the designated folder at the entrance to the park.
For more information on Victor trails, check out the Victor Mountain Biking Club site.
In 2007 the Town Board adopted the updated 2007 Parks & Recreation Master Plan which is available in pdf format. It is 101 pages in length and requires Adobe Acrobat Reader to open. The software is free and available on the Adobe website.
Nature is spectacular: Get outside!
Thank you, John G. Turner and Henry M. Hansen for donating 57 acres of land for recreational and park land use. Thank you, Robert Butler, for donating 40 acres of land for an experimental bluebird feeding area. Our children's children thank you.
PARKS INFORMATION
Boughton Park
Located in the Town of East Bloomfield, Boughton Park has joint ownership by the Towns of Victor, East Bloomfield, and West Bloomfield. The park consists of ponds (56 acres), trails and wooded areas. It is a popular place for canoeing, kayaking and fishing. Permits are required and can be obtained at the Victor Town Clerks office, 85 East Main Street. Permits are free to Victor residents. Please bring proof of residency. The park is only open to Victor, East Bloomfield and West Bloomfield residents.
Acreage: 330 Acres
Length of Trails: 5 Miles
Location: Two Entrances: East Bloomfield, Stirnie Road, 1/2 mile south of Town Line Road & Boughton Road, 2 miles west of NYS Route 444.
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Dryer Road Park
This park was dedicated in May, 2004. Dryer Road Park is the site of two multi-purpose athletic fields as well as a box rink for lacrosse, soccer and in-line hockey. In addition, children and families can enjoy a multi-age playground and year round park building. Dryer Road Park boasts the region's most diverse multi-use trail system for hiking , mountain biking, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. The park links Victor's Native American past with our future.
Acreage: 132 Acres
Length of Trails: 15 Miles
Location: Dryer Road
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Fishers Park
Located in the hamlet of Fishers, this park offers the diversity of passive and active recreation opportunities. Visitors can see a multitude of wildlife from deer, squirrels and other woodland creatures to waterfowl and trout that spawn in the spring. The extensive trail system is a great place to winter hike and/or cross country ski. Trails meander through the park across wooded ridges, through wetland areas and along the banks of Irondequoit Creek. There are two tennis courts, a ball field and a picnic area with tables. Acreage off Old Dutch Road provides you with rolling trails with beautiful vistas.
Acreage: 93 Acres
Length of Trails: 5.0 Miles
Location: Main Street Fishers, Wangum Road and Old Dutch Road.
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Harlan Fisher Park
One of the first parks in the Village of Victor, this park has picnic tables, a playground, trails and open space to enjoy.
Acreage: 6 Acres
Length of Trail: 05 Mile
Location: Lynaugh Road (Main Entrance) & Pedestrian/Bicycle Entrance at East Parkway and Ambassador Drive.
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Lehigh Crossing Park
Lehigh Crossing Park shares its borders with the Auburn Trail, Lehigh Valley Trail and Trolley Trail. With wetlands in the front of the parcel, many birds find this park an exceptional place to call home. A pond and a large open field compliment the established trails on the property. Bring binoculars and lace up your snowshoes in the winter!
Acreage: 54 Acres
Length of Trails: 3 Miles
Location: Victor-Mendon Road (NYS Route 251)
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Maryfrances Bluebird Haven
This park for special experiences was donated to the Town by Robert Butler in 1997. MaryFrances Bluebird Haven is a living classroom with an emphasis on the preservation and restoration of New York State's official bird. A trail loops the property traveling through open fields, woods and along a pond. The trail allows visitors to see bluebirds in their natural habitat. The park also features a cottage which is available for parties and gatheriengs.
Acreage: 39 Acres
Length of Trail: 1 Mile
Location: Victor-Egypt Road, across from Valentown Road intersection.
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Mead Square Park
Located in the center of the Village, this park provides a place for residents as well as visitors to stop and enjoy the day. There are benches and shaded areas to relax under. There is a Horse on Parade in the center of the park. This park is also the site of the Sid Partington Summer Concert Series.
Acreage: .3 Acres
Location: West Main Street and Mead Lane
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Victor Municipal Park
This park was dedicated in June, 2010 and features a multi-age playground, picnic shelter, outdoor fitness stations, stocked fishing pond and trails. Future phases include an enclosed lodge and a special events amphitheatre.
Acreage: 47 Acres
Length of Trails: 2 Miles
Location: Brace Road, 1/2 mile south of NYS Route 96 & a Pedestrian/Bicycle entrance at East Street/Ellis Street (off Maple Avenue).
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Village on the Park
This neighborhood park has two separate locations. The first consists of a playground, a gazebo and an open lawn area. The second area has two multi-purpose athletic fields. Both have parking areas and both are open to the public. the park also includes a looped trail rising and falling across a drumlin and a sledding hill.
Acreage: 70 Acres
Length of Trail: 2 Miles
Location: Victor-Egypt Road (County Road 9) just north of the NYS Thruway.
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TRAIL INFORMATION
Lehigh Valley Trail
This newly improved trail has a stonedust surface, which is suitable for hiking, running, biking, snowshoeing and cross country skiing. The Town’s portion of the former Lehigh Valley Railroad corridor is approximately two miles in length and travels from the Auburn Trail Connection at Phillips Road to the Victor-Mendon town line. There are convenient parking areas located at road crossings. The Town and Victor Hiking Trails completed construction of a pedestrian and bicycle bridge on the former Lehigh Valley Railroad trestle at Phillips Road in November 2007. This new feature will enable trail users to enter the rear of Lehigh Crossing Park and enjoy its many recreational opportunities.
Auburn Trail
The Town received Transportation Enhancement Program (TEP) grants totaling $2.3 million dollars for the design and construction of this multi-use trail. Construction is slated to continue through 2011. Project activities include: stonedust surfacing of the entire trail, restoring a stone arch culvert in Fishers, providing way finding and interpretive signage along the trail, establishing several parking areas, constructing plazas at key interest points and providing literature about the trail.
Birthday Parties - or what ever the occasion rent a
room at Victor Parks & Recreation for your party,
call 742-0140.
FACILITY RENTALS
Are you looking for a place to hold a party or business
meeting? All reservations must be made in person at
the Parks and Recreation Office at 1290 Blossom
Drive. Please contact us with any questions 742-0140.
| LOCATION |
CAPACITY |
FEE |
| Maryfrances Bluebird Haven Cottage |
45 |
$50 half day |
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$100 full day |
| Dryer Road Park Pavillion |
50 |
$40 full day |
| Victor Municipal Park |
50 |
$40 full day |
| Parks & Recreation Office: |
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| Large Multipurpose |
105 |
$18 per hour |
| Medium Multipurpose |
45 |
$14 per hour |
| Small Group Instruction |
30 |
$12 per hour |
| Kitchen |
20 |
$12 per hour |
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