Irondequoit Bay State Marine Park

Can't wait for Spring to fully arrive! Only one boat at the launch today, but looking forward to warmer weather here!

I was bummed to get to the park and find that the bridge was closed so I was unable to cross from the east side of the harbor to the west side without a major detour. But even with that, there is a wonderful and calming walk out on the pier to get to the end to view the beacon. At 6:00 am, there is plenty of parking and I have no idea how stringent they are during regular hours. But this early, it was quiet and peaceful when I parked the Sprinter and walked out.

My little girl loves this park!! She is three and the equipment is just right for her. I like how the play equipment for the little ones is separate from the big kid's equipment. Also, the playground is fenced in!! My daughter loves the swings, slides, monkey bars and the climbing net frog. The equipment is brand new, high quality and safe. Mulch floor which is fine; kids love playing in the mulch. Only dawback would be that there is no shade on playground for hot, sunny days. But, there are Lots of benches for tired mamas to rest and a Beautiful pavilion with picnic tables for having lunch. Plus, you can walk to bill grays and dons original, or down to the boat launch or pier. There are no bathrooms on premises, but you may be able to use Billy Grays' restrooms. This is not a dog friendly playground, so leave Poochie at home.

We went here to watch the Strawberry Moon Rising. By the time the moon rose it wasn't that large because the horizon was blocked by a hill, but I did manage to capture a neat little time lapse. The place is clean, there are wonderful places to eat and drink, and the overall vibe is great. Bring a fishing pole if that is your thing, but definitely bring mosquito repellent. There is even a little playground nearby so the kids will have something to do. Go grab a bite at Bill Gray's or Don's Original, go across the street to Marge's and sip on a cocktail while you watch a beautiful sunset over Lake ontario. It's a great way to spend an evening when you can't think of something else to do.

People were being careful and wearing their masks and keeping a safe distance. This seems to be a nice place to go get some fresh air and see nature and still be safe. The place is as beautiful as it's always been. Just don't start eating right by the water because the seagulls will swarm.