Hamlin Beach State Park is a 1287acre state park located on the shore of Lake Ontario in the Town of Hamlin in Monroe County, New York, United States. The Lake Ontario State Parkway passes through the park.Make Hamlin Beach State Park a part of your Hamlin vacation plans using our Hamlin trip itinerary planner.
Hamlin Beach first became a park in 1929, after Monroe County purchased a total of 597acre for $169,373. The park, initially known as Northwest Beach Park, consisted of the former Charles Wolf property and surrounding farmland. The park's name was changed to Hamlin Beach Park in 1930.
While under county ownership, a Civilian Conservation Corps camp was constructed at the park, and workers lodged at the camp labored to improve the park's facilities between 1935 and 1941. During World War II, the site was used as a Prisoner of War camp, housing German POWs between 1944 and 1946. The camp served as a labor hub, providing workers to local farms and food processing plants in the Hamlin area. The camp was dismantled when the war was over.
The site was transferred to New York State's ownership in 1938, and was renamed Hamlin Beach State Park. After World War II, the Lake Ontario State Parkway was extended through the park, increasing accessibility. The parking lot was expanded to handle the increase in visitors, and the campgrounds were built.
Evidence of the Civilian Conservation Corps' park improvements can be seen, including stone-work on headwalls, barriers and pavilions. Their work on the park was responsible for six buildings and the reclamation of swampland on the eastern end.
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Hamlin State Beach was quite nice. Clean and functional. Good access to Rochester NY. Not a lot else around. Friendly helpful staff. 1-2 bars of cell coverage. No WiFi. It has its own exit off...
Hamlin State Beach was quite nice. Clean and functional. Good access to Rochester NY. Not a lot else around. Friendly helpful staff. 1-2 bars of cell coverage. No WiFi. It has its own exit off... more »
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We went for a morning on the beach with our grandkids... it's a family favorite for our daughter and her family so we decided to check it out today. What a fantastic place to explore and enjoy!
We went for a morning on the beach with our grandkids... it's a family favorite for our daughter and her family so we decided to check it out today. What a fantastic place to explore and enjoy! more »
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I live within a few minutes of Hamlin Beach. I especially enjoy it there for walking at times when there few people. I feel blessed to have such a spacious park close by with such amazing natural...
I live within a few minutes of Hamlin Beach. I especially enjoy it there for walking at times when there few people. I feel blessed to have such a spacious park close by with such amazing natural... more »
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