Rochester Revamps Riverfront Park | Rochester News

Rochester News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Sep 9, 2026 · 1m

Rochester’s pouring eight million into a massive Genesee Crossroads Park overhaul—making it fully accessible and reconnecting the city to its riverfront. Over three million from the state’s Local Waterfront Revitalization Program fuels this key part of ROC the Riverway, a sweeping plan to revitalize the Genesee River corridor and link downtown with the water. The push blends affordability, economic growth, and outdoor access, showing how a thriving city needs all these pieces working together. With over two dozen projects underway—including upgrades at High Falls State Park and expansion of…