Thousand Acre Swamp Veterans Park Way, Penfield, NY 14526

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Thousand Acre Swamp, located in Penfield, New York, is a must-visit tourist attraction for nature lovers. With a history dating back to the Ice Ages, this 500-acre park offers a diverse range of habitats, from marshy lowlands to forested upland tracts. Visitors can explore the preserve through an extensive boardwalk and trail system, observing a unique variety of plants and wildlife along the way.

Thousand Acre Swamp is home to a remarkable variety of animal wildlife, including rare species such as foxes, white-tailed deer, weasels, and coyotes. Birdwatchers will also delight in spotting eastern bluebirds, great blue herons, wood ducks, and more. The preserve is abundant with flora as well, with red and white trillium, jack-in-the-pulpits, and marsh marigolds dotting the landscape.

Please note that Thousand Acre Swamp is open during hunting season to bowhunters only, with written permission required to hunt on Conservancy lands. To learn more about the hunting program or to obtain permission, visit the New York hunting information page. For those interested in volunteering, please call 585-546-8030.

Owned by The Nature Conservancy, Thousand Acre Swamp is part of a network of over 1,500 preserves nationwide, protecting wildlife and natural systems while connecting people to the natural world. Whether you're a nature enthusiast, birdwatcher, or simply looking to explore the great outdoors, Thousand Acre Swamp is a hidden gem waiting to be discovered.

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Veterans Park Way, Penfield, NY 14526, United States

212-997-1880

nature.org

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Hours open

Monday:

7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Tuesday:

7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Wednesday:

7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Thursday:

7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Friday:

7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Saturday:

7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Sunday:

7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Reviews

Matt Crafts:

"Great trails with boardwalks right through the swamps. Single lane access road with mediocre parking area. No dogs allowed as this is a preserve surrounded by a residential area."

1 year ago

Jessica Casillo' Williams:

"Great trail! Lots of different things to see. They ask you not to bring your dog, but I brought mine because I didn't know. Also recommend checking for ticks and maybe not bringing them because of the bug situation. They were really bad a couple weeks ago. Other than that, would go back! The wildlife seems to love it here, there are a bunch of different creatures and critters to watch."

1 year ago

Jessica Lane:

"Could be a very nice place to walk but the no dogs thing is a bit ridiculous. What is the point of going for a walk when you have to leave your dog home. Bad place. Never going again"

1 year ago

Alexandra Cicero:

"A nice, short, trail system in a mostly wooded area with a few benches. Note that there are no restrooms. If you go during the summer there is a good amount of poison ivy along the trails, and if you go on a sunny day, lots of snakes. Accessibility-the trail is root lined and has boardwalks and wire mesh without ramps, I would not recommend this for people with mobility issues or mobility aids."

almost 2 years ago

M. Travels:

"I love this little hike! It's shady and flat and has so much to look at. My favorite was all the frogs! I slowed my walk so I didn't step on them because they hop of of the way at the last minute! We also saw chipmunks and birds. And more frogs in the swamp!!!!! They are hidden up to their eyes in the water. Only downfall is the bugs! I have bites from head to toe. Needed 2 layers of bug spray I guess."

almost 4 years ago