Lincolnshire Splash Pad

Free, local, and actually well-maintained — this splash pad in the Lincolnshire neighborhood is the kind of place Rochester families keep coming back to all summer long. Kids from toddlers up to about 12 get a solid run out of the water features, and parents aren’t stuck standing in the blazing sun the whole time thanks to the shaded seating nearby. Pack a lunch because the picnic tables here actually get used — this is a proper afternoon spot, not just a quick stop. The restrooms are clean, parking is easy, and it costs nothing, which in this economy is worth mentioning.