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Monroe County reducing golf course and zoo admission fees during Labor Day week

Monroe Counties, Genesee Valley Golf Course, has seen a steady increase in the number of golfers playing the course and has invested in new cart paths for the county golf courses.
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A golfer at Genesee Valley Golf Course is seen in this file photo.
Kura (left) and Elliot (right) are Seneca Park Zoo's newest Masai giraffes. They were transferred to Rochester from the San Diego Zoo as part of a species survival breeding program.
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Kura (left) and Elliot (right) are Seneca Park Zoo's newest Masai giraffes. They were transferred to Rochester from the San Diego Zoo as part of a species survival breeding program.

Monroe County will be lowering fees for some of its most popular recreational offerings during the first week of September.

They're calling it Honoring Our Workers — Leisure for Less Week, and the county intends it as Labor Day recognition of the dedication, skill, and contributions of the local workforce.

Throughout the week of Sept. 1-7, the county is lowering admission fees at the Seneca Park Zoo and greens fees at the county's golf courses at Durand Eastman Park, Genesee Valley Park, and Churchville Park.

The county is also reducing golf club rental fees. And it is eliminating permit fees for temporary food vendors.

The Legislature approved the week of reduced fees during its meeting Tuesday. Below is a list of the reduced fees.

Seneca Park Zoo

  • Adults: $11
  • Senior citizens: $10
  • Youth: $9

Golf courses

  • Weekday: $11 for 9 holes, $14 for 18 holes
  • Weekend: $12 for 9 holes, $15 for 18 holes
  • Permit play: $7 for 9 holes, $8 for 18 holes
  • Golf cart rental (9 holes): $6 for nine holes, $13 for 18 holes
  • Junior golf club rentals: $2 for nine holes, $5 for 18 holes
  • Men's and women's clubs: $5 for nine holes, $11 for 18 holes
Jeremy Moule is a deputy editor with WXXI News. He also covers Monroe County.