Robert G. Wehle State Park

Robert G. Wehle State Park is a 1067acre state park on the eastern shore of Lake Ontario in the town of Henderson in Jefferson County, New York, United States.HistoryBetween 1895 and 1947, the property was used by the United States Armed Forces as a training grounds, and was known as the Stony Point Rifle Range. Remnants of the site's military history are still visible at the park today.The property was purchased in 1947 by Rochester car dealer Thomas Nagle and Genesee Brewing Company owner Louis A. Wehle for use as a Hereford cattle ranch. Louis Wehle's son, Robert G. Wehle, acquired the property in 1968. Robert G. Wehle was an avid conservationist, sculptor and breeder of English pointers who used the property as a summer home and kennel. Prior to his death in 2002, he arranged for the property to be sold to the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, who purchased the parkland for $2.8 million. The park was opened to the public in 2004.Park facilitiesThe park features trails for hiking, mountain biking, and cross-country skiing. Facilities for tennis and volleyball are also available. Hunting is permitted in limited areas of the park. Approximately of Lake Ontario shoreline, some of which is fronted by limestone cliffs up to high, is accessible within the park.