City of Rochester Neighborhoods or Wards

23rd Ward... Charlotte Area
This is a lake front community in Rochester bordering Lake Ontario. It is home to Ontario Beach Park commonly known as Charlotte Beach, which is a popular summer destination for Rochesterians. A new terminal was built in 2004 for the Rochester to Toronto ferry service  and was later sold after the ferry ceased operations in 2005. The terminal still exists and houses various restaurants.

10th Ward... Kodak Park ~ Maplewood Neighborhood
Maplewood is a northwest neighborhood located south of  Eastman Business Park and between the Genesee River and Dewey Avenue. Much of the area's charm comes from the use of parkways as well as parks and green space bordering the river.  The Maplewood Rose Garden is the second largest Rose Test Garden in the United States.

 24th Ward... Emerson / Lyell Avenue bordering Kodak Park Area

15th Ward... Dutchtown

9th Ward... Brown Square

1st & 2nd Ward... State St. Area

11th & 20th  Ward...West Avenue

 5th,7th, 8th, 16th Ward...... St. Paul Blvd / Upper Falls ~ Marketview Heights 
Running east from Union Street just north of Main Street, Marketview Heights is best known to Monroe County for the Public Market, which offers a variety of groceries and other goods from marketeers from farms and shops from surrounding areas, primarily on the week-ends.  

4th, 6th & 12th Ward... Park Avenue ~ East Avenue Cultural District ~ University ~ East Avenue Neighborhood ~ East End ~ Village Gate
The East End is a residential neighborhood in Downtown Rochester but also the main nightlife district. The Eastman Theatre and the Eastman School of Music are in the East End, along with the Little Theatre,an independent film theatre and many clubs, bars and high-end restaurants.

Lining the streets of Park Avenue are cafes, shops, pubs and restaurants. In a broader view, the total area surrounding University Avenue—known as the Neighborhood of the Arts—is one of the most culture and art-rich sections of the city. Located here are the Village Gate, Memorial Art Gallery, Rochester Museaum & Science Center.  Rochester Public Market, ARTWalk, George Eastman House and high-end residential streets such as Granger Drive, East Boulevard, Douglas Road, Westminster Street, and Berkeley Street.

Part of 12th Ward... Upper Monroe Area ~ Cobbs Hill and Swillburg
Located less than one and one-half miles from downtown, Upper Monroe encompasses 17 streets with 1400 households and approximately 3300 residents. Cobbs Hill Park, with its beautiful reservoir, tennis courts and athletic fields, forms the southeastern boundary of this neighborhood. Highland Park, world renown for its annual Lilac Festival, also is within walking distance.  The Upper Monroe Neighborhood Association (UMNA) is a not-for-profit advocacy group representing the residents and property owners of the Upper Monroe neighborhood. Their goals are to ascertain the needs and concerns of the neighborhood and take positive action to address those needs and concerns.  
Swillburg is a pie-shaped piece of the city bordered by S.Clinton Avenue, Field St, and Interstate 490.  The neighborhood received its moniker when a 19th century Rochester pig farmer utilized the area to collect swill for his swine. The neighborhood association humorously honors its roots by using street signs featuring the Swillburg Pig. The area has one of the highest rates of homeownership in the city.

13th & 14th Ward... Highland park Area ~ Highland Hospital ~ Strong Hospital Area ~ U of R ~ Southwedge
The South Wedge neighborhood dates back to 1827, prior to the incorporation of Rochester as a city. The area is bordered by Byron street in the north, South Clinton avenue and I-490 its east, Highland Park on its south, and The Genesee River on the west. Construction of the Eric Canal  (the old canal bed which went by the neighborhood is now used by Interstate 490) brought workers to the area, who set up camps for the months that it took to complete this section of the canal. 

17th & 22nd Ward... 14621 Community Association ~ Rochester General Area

18th Ward... NE Area Development ~ Culver/Mercahnts Area

21st Ward... Blossom ~ Browncroft Area
The Browncroft neighborhood is a hidden gem. Built on the former nursery grounds of the Elwanger and Barry nursery, these homes are grand and well preserved. The business district situated on Winton Rd has an eclectic mix of restaurants and shops. Homes found on Dorchester, Gramercy Park, Corwin, and Windemere have beautiful architecture.  

3rd Ward... Cornhill
The Corn Hill neighborhood near downtown is one of the nation's best preserved Victorian neighborhoods and a center for art. It is also home to Corn Hill Landing, a shopping and housing strip located on the Genesee River. The annual Corn Hill Art Festival, a two day event held the weekend after the 4th of July, is one of the city's most popular gatherings for art display.
 
19th Ward...Across river from U of R
The 19th Ward is a southwest neighborhood bordered by Genesee Street, West Avenue, the Erie Canal, and is across the river from the University of Rochester.  Now known by its slogan "Urban by Choice," in the early 1800s the area was known as Castletown and by 1930 was a booming residential area for doctors, lawyers, and skilled workers. Homes in the neighborhood typically have gumwood trim, leaded glass, fireplaces, hardwood floors, and open porches. The 19th Ward has had an active community association since 1965. The current "Brooks Landing" development is an attempt to bring new economic development to the community.