ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Governor Kathy Hochul announced Tuesday that plans for the future High Falls State Park, the first state park in the City of Rochester, are moving forward with the release of a new framework outlining the project’s vision, design, and construction timeline.

The framework plan, presented during a public open house at Monroe Community College, details how the 40-acre park will reconnect residents and visitors with the Genesee River gorge while highlighting the area’s ecological, cultural, and industrial history.

The park will serve as the centerpiece of the state’s “ROC the Riverway” initiative, a multi-phase effort to revitalize Rochester’s riverfront and surrounding downtown area.

Phased construction of the park is expected to begin in late 2026, following ongoi

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