Francis Bellamy Memorial Park

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Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Francis Bellamy Memorial Park, located in Mount Morris, New York, is a popular destination for history buffs and nature enthusiasts alike.


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The park is named after Francis Bellamy, a former resident of Mount Morris and the author of the American Pledge of Allegiance.

The park features a variety of amenities, including picnic areas, a playground, and walking trails that wind through the scenic Genesee River Valley. Visitors can also explore the Francis Bellamy House, a historic home that has been restored to its original condition and is open for tours.

Other points of interest in the area include Letchworth State Park, which boasts stunning waterfalls and breathtaking vistas, and the Mount Morris Dam and Recreation Area, which offers a range of outdoor activities such as fishing, boating, and hiking.

Interesting facts about the area include the fact that Mount Morris was once a bustling center of industry, with factories producing goods such as shoes, textiles, and agricultural equipment. The town was also a stop on the Underground Railroad, and visitors can still see the remnants of a hidden tunnel that was used to transport escaped slaves to freedom.

The best time of year to visit Francis Bellamy Memorial Park is during the summer months, when the weather is warm and the park is alive with activity. However, visitors can also enjoy the park's stunning fall foliage and winter snowscapes, making it a year-round destination.

       

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Park & Land Designation Reference

National Park
Large protected natural areas managed by the federal government to preserve significant landscapes, ecosystems, and cultural resources; recreation is allowed but conservation is the priority.
State Park
Public natural or recreational areas managed by a state government, typically smaller than national parks and focused on regional natural features, recreation, and education.
Local Park
Community-level parks managed by cities or counties, emphasizing recreation, playgrounds, sports, and green space close to populated areas.
Wilderness Area
The highest level of land protection in the U.S.; designated areas where nature is left essentially untouched, with no roads, structures, or motorized access permitted.
National Recreation Area
Areas set aside primarily for outdoor recreation (boating, hiking, fishing), often around reservoirs, rivers, or scenic landscapes; may allow more development.
National Conservation Area (BLM)
BLM-managed areas with special ecological, cultural, or scientific value; more protection than typical BLM land but less strict than Wilderness Areas.
State Forest
State-managed forests focused on habitat, watershed, recreation, and sustainable timber harvest.
National Forest
Federally managed lands focused on multiple use—recreation, wildlife habitat, watershed protection, and resource extraction (like timber)—unlike the stricter protections of national parks.
Wilderness
A protected area set aside to conserve specific resources—such as wildlife, habitats, or scientific features—with regulations varying widely depending on the managing agency and purpose.
Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Land
Vast federal lands managed for mixed use—recreation, grazing, mining, conservation—with fewer restrictions than national parks or forests.
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