Events

The lands of Quarry Hill Park were once part of Rochester's historic State Hospital grounds. Join other adults on a guided walking tour of the park to visit some of the interesting historic features that rremain from a centruy of State Hospital use. For example, did you know that the hospital farmed over 1,000 acres and prvided all the food required for all of their patients? From cave, to cemetery, to quarry operations the history is rich and intriguing. 

We will cover about a mile and a half of up an down terrain. Participants should wear good walking shoes. Meet at the main nature center building.