Sonnenberg Gardens & Mansion State Historic Park
- Status
- Status not postedThu–Mon 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (May 1 – Oct 31)
- Entrance fee
- $16 per adultAnnual pass available
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Not stated — check with park
- Camping
- None listed
- Official site
- parks.ny.gov(585) 394-4922
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Covering about 56 acres, Sonnenberg Gardens & Mansion State Historic Park lies in Ontario County, in Canandaigua.
Visitors come for horseback riding, historic sites, hiking, and picnicking.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | Thu–Mon | 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. | May 1 – Oct 31 |
| Tue, Wed | Closed | — | |
| Not stated | 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. | — | |
| Thu–Mon | 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. | — | |
| Sat–Sun | noon – 3 p.m. | — |
Official wording
2025 Season Open May 1st – October 31st 9:30 am to 4:30 pm Thursday to Monday CLOSED Tuesdays & Wednesdays Gardeners Café open 11 am to 4 pm Bay House Gift Shop open 9:30 am to 4:30 pm Thursday to Monday Tram service available for guests with limited mobility – check in with admissions as there could be a wait based on availability Wine Tasting Saturday & Sunday Noon to 3 pm
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/New York).
Fees and passes
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| $16 Adult | $16 · adult |
| $14 Senior (60+) | $14 · senior |
| $9 College Student $9 Youth (13 – 17 years old) | $9 · child |
| $9 College Student $9 Youth (13 – 17 years old) | $9 · child |
| $4 Child (4-12 years old) | $4 · child |
| Free for ages 3 and UndeGeneral tickets are available at the admissions booth and cannot be purchased in advance. | Free |
Official wording
2023 Daily admission fees are as follows: Admission Pricing • $16 Adult • $14 Senior (60+) • $9 College Student $9 Youth (13 – 17 years old) • $4 Child (4-12 years old) • Free for ages 3 and UndeGeneral tickets are available at the admissions booth and cannot be purchased in advance.
New York park passes
- Empire Pass — from $80. Unlimited day-use vehicle entry at most State Parks and DEC facilities (one vehicle at a time) Details
- Golden Park Program — free. Free vehicle entry on non-holiday weekdays for NY residents 62+ Details
- Access Pass — free. Free or discounted use for NY residents with disabilities Details
- Lifetime Liberty Pass — free. Free or discounted use for NY resident veterans and Gold Star parents, spouses, children Details
- Every Kid Outdoors (NPS 4th-grade pass) — free. Free entry for 4th grade students Details
From the New York state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- ReserveAmerica (newyorkstateparks.reserveamerica.com)
- Phone
- 1-800-456-2267
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Things to do
HikingHorseback ridingHistoric sites and toursPicnicking
Amenities
Facilities
- Picnic areas
- Park or camp store
Recreation
- Horse trails
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Getting there
- Address
- 250 Gibson Street
Canandaigua, NY 14424 - Nearest town
- Canandaigua
- Coordinates
- 42.8982, -77.2722
- Phone
- (585) 394-4922
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- New York State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- NY State Parks 'All Locations' park finder (server-rendered, ?page=N)
- Wikidata
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology