Penfield Highlights
Channing H. Philbrick Park
There's nothing better than a stroll through the woods to refresh your senses and reconnect with nature. Follow alongside the stream as you discover fields of flowers and cross over the water on beautiful wooden bridges. Rumor has it the fishing is pretty good too.
Wickham Farms
The Wickham Family is a fourth generation farming family in Western New York. Well-known for its pumpkin and apple picking, the Wickham farm hosts fun activities and events throughout the year.
Oak & Apple Cidery
A charming and quaint husband-and-wife run cidery. All cider is made in-house. Spend an afternoon enjoying a glass of cider with friends and sharing a charcuterie board.
The History of Penfield
The Town of Penfield was established in 1810 however the lands were originally part of the hunting grounds of the Seneca Nation, a member of the Haudenosaunee tribes. In 1795, Daniel Penfield began purchasing land and built mills along the Irondequoit Creek to attract residents.
With the decline of milling in the mid-1800s, Penfield became known for its agriculture. The rich soil is perfect for growing apples, cherries, plums, peaches, and pears.
Suburban development grew in the 1950s and 1960s and continues today.
