Regional outdoor-art half-day

Griffis Sculpture Park

About 26 driving miles

A 450-acre nonprofit outdoor art park with more than 250 large-scale sculptures across roadside fields, woods and natural trails.

The place

About Griffis Sculpture Park

Griffis Sculpture Park has placed monumental steel work by Larry Griffis Jr. and other artists across fields, woods and ponds since the 1960s. The nonprofit describes more than 250 sculptures across 450 acres, making it a true outdoor collection rather than a conventional gallery visit.

The park is split between two sites about two miles apart. Rohr Hill places many towering works close to the road and is accessible year-round. Mill Valley has picnic tables, a gift shop and miles of natural trails; it may close outside the official May 1–October 31 season depending on weather.

This is a regional side trip, roughly twenty-six driving miles from Arcade, so it works best as the second major activity of the day. Natural surfaces, limited facilities and a sunrise-to-sunset schedule reward daylight, sturdy footwear and a realistic turnaround time.

What stands out

Rohr Hill monumental works

Large sculptures in fields and woods can be sampled with less hiking than the Mill Valley network.

Mill Valley trails

Natural paths and a smoother walking area wind among sculpture, ponds and varied terrain.

Self-guided app

The official free app maps individual sculptures and includes audio interpretation.

Pair it with the train

Why it belongs in an Arcade & Attica Railroad trip

Griffis trades train history for a distinctly Western New York outdoor-art experience. It is farther away than Curriers, Trillium and the nearest Letchworth approach, so it belongs as an optional half-day rather than a “near the depot” claim.

Before you go

Plan your visit

  • Official seasonMay 1–October 31, sunrise to sunset; weather can extend or shorten Mill Valley access
  • Two sectionsMill Valley at 6902 Mill Valley Road and Rohr Hill Road about two miles apart
  • Admission request$5 adult; $3 children ages 5–12 and seniors, payable online, by Venmo or in person on gift-shop weekends
  • TerrainNatural trails; wear hiking shoes. Rohr Hill provides the easiest short look from near the road
  • FacilitiesCurrent restroom facilities are portable toilets; Mill Valley has picnic tables and no trash receptacles
  • DogsWell-behaved leashed dogs are permitted during ordinary visits; carry out all waste

Alternative landscape day

Add Letchworth State Park

Choose the Genesee gorge and waterfalls instead when the rail bridge and state-park facilities matter more than outdoor art.

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Useful answers

Frequently asked questions

Which Griffis section should I visit?

Choose Rohr Hill for a shorter, more roadside overview. Choose Mill Valley for longer natural trails, picnic tables and the weekend gift shop.

When is the park open?

The official season is May 1–October 31 from sunrise to sunset. Rohr Hill is accessible year-round; Mill Valley can close outside the season.

How much is admission?

The nonprofit requests $5 per adult and $3 for children ages 5–12 and seniors.

Are there regular restrooms?

The official visitor guidance currently describes portable toilets.

Can I bring my dog?

Well-behaved dogs on leashes are welcome during ordinary park visits, but all waste must be carried out. Special-event rules can differ.

Trust and accuracy

Sources

Source checked 2026-08-12. This free guide has not yet been confirmed by the venue. Current hours, prices, services, and accessibility can change; confirm time-sensitive details directly.