Pavilion Project Update
GREAT NEWS...County Executive Adam Bello announced, during his State of the County speech June 4, that Governor Hochul committed NY State to fill the funding gap for the construction of the Children’s Pavilion.
Action taken by Monroe County:
Pavilion design phase completed, meeting current standards for health, safety and funders’ requirements. The project is shovel-ready!
Check out the exciting virtual walk-through:
Highland Park Conservancy has raised $1.3 million dollars for the project.
Posted June 8, 2026—watch for more information to come!
It’s not too late
if you still wish to contribute, any gift amount appreciated.
100% of your donation goes to the project.
HPC is a 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable organization—gifts are tax-deductible.
You can become part of the Olmsted legacy.
COURTESY OF ROCHESTER PUBLIC LIBRARY | LOCAL HISTORY DIVISION | 1921
The Children's Pavilion adorned the overlook for 73 years—its deteriorated state resulted in its demolition in 1963.
Rochester can proudly say “Look what our forefathers and our civic leaders did for us when they engaged Frederick Law Olmsted to plan a park system for us.”
Special Thanks to All Project Supporters, including:
PUBLIC SUPPORT
Monroe County Capital Budget
New York State & Municipal Grant
New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation
PRIVATE SUPPORT
Funds from David and Jessica Lindsey family in honor of Joseph Vaeth
Julie Everitt
ESL Charitable Trust
Tom & Carolyn Argust
HPC Board of Directors
Rochester Area Community Foundation
Daisy Marquis Jones Foundation
Davenport-Hatch Foundation
Ames Amzalak Memorial Trust
Waldron Rise Foundation
John & Mary Dangler in memory of Clarence & Ruth Dangler
Charles & Mary Crossed Foundation
In Memory of Mary Fisher
Nancy Donals
Rochester Garden Club
In Memory of Bob Hoepfl
In Memory of Jim Cullen
In Memory of Margie Searl
In Memory of David Rinaldo
Bryan Pelkey