Recreation - In + Out FAQ's

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Q. Where are places to sled down hill?

A. You can sled at Onanda Park in Canandaigua. Click here for details.

Q. Can I rent a snowmobile?

A. There is no place to rent a snowmobile in Ontario County. However, if you have your own, Hill and Valley Riders has a large network of maintained trails throughout the areA.

Q. What activities are there on the lake and where can I rent a kayak or canoe?

A. There are lots of activities to do on the lakes, including fishing, boating of all sorts, windsurfing, sailboarding…. Marinas throughout the area offer boat rentals, fishing gear and other water activities. Go to Water Activities for business listings.

Q. Where can I rent a boat and equipment for fishing?

A. Marinas throughout the area offer boat rentals and fishing gear. A fishing license is required for fishing in New York State. You can obtain a fishing license at many of the marinas, as well as the Town and City Halls. Go to "Water Activities" for marina listings.

Q. Where can I rent a bike?

A. Biking is a favorite pastime in the Finger Lakes. To see where you can rent bikes, go to What to Do - Recreation and select "Hiking/Biking" in the features.

Q. Are there any public beaches? Where can we swim for free?

A. There are several public beaches on the lakes. Go to What to Do - Water Activities for swimming areas. You can swim for free at Butler Beach, Deep Run Park and Sandy Bottom Beach.