Overview

Irondequoit is a town defined by water. Its northern border is the shoreline of Lake Ontario; to the east is Irondequoit Bay, and to the west is the Genesee River. The area is also home to distinct and diverse neighborhoods ranging from the posh estates surrounding Durand-Eastman Park to quiet residential locations like Laurelton; and from waterview homes at Irondequoit Bay to the lakefront community of Summerville, made up largely of summer cottages that have now been turned into year-round residences.

Locals enjoy the beauty of nature at every corner; and because the region has served as a resort area since the late 1800’s, Irondequoit also offers a multitude of recreational attractions. There is an amusement park at Sea Breeze, miniature golf, a rowing club, several beaches, even a bridge that’s removed for boat passage each summer and swings back into place off-season to provide easy access to the Town of Webster!

Good to Know
Irondequoit Volunteer Ambulance serves this township and the town uses five regional Fire Departments – Laurelton, Point Pleasant, Ridge Culver, Sea Breeze and St. Paul Boulevard. Irondequoit also has it’s own police department. There are two branches of the Monroe County Library located in Irondequoit – Helen McGraw at 2180 East Ridge Road, (585) 336-6060 and Pauline Evans at 45 Cooper Road, (585) 336-6062. www.irondequoitlibrary.org

Local Museums & Landmarks
Parkside Whispering Pines, 4353 Culver Rd., is the oldest miniature golf course in existence, and is listed with the National Register of Historic Places; Sea Breeze Park at 4600 Culver Road is the 4th oldest amusement park in the United States; Historic Town Hall and the 1830s-era Pioneer House Museum is located at 1280 Titus Avenue.

Who Lives Here

There’s a breezy, outgoing style that permeates the locals here. Fiercely proud of their waterways and parks, the town is host to a multitude of enormously popular community events that entice residents and fans from throughout the county.

Essentials

Within the borders of Irondequoit you’ll find everything you need – plenty of restaurants, Wegmans, movie screens, hairdressers, major shopping plazas, banks, fast food outlets of all sorts, many locations to ‘shop local,’ even a few popular clubs for late night partying.

Recreation & Entertainment

With the layout of the land and water here, the great outdoors is a major attraction for residents of all ages. You’ll find them enjoying a new bike/jogging path along the lake or boating, hiking, and barbecuing in the summer; and cross-country skiing in the winter. Irondequoit also boasts well-known dining establishments and locations with live entertainment.

Transportation & Traffic

I-590 and Rt. 104 provide quick access to and from Irondequoit.  Major roads crisscross the area – Titus Ave., Culver Rd., St. Paul Blvd., Kings Hwy S., Hudson, Seneca, Lake and Portland Avenues; with Lakeshore Blvd. and Sea Breeze Dr. offering scenic routes.

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