Onondaga Lake Park
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Onondaga Lake Park is located on the eastern shore of Onondaga Lake
outside of Syracuse, New York
at 6790 Onondaga Lake Trail in Liverpool
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The park offers seven miles (11 km) of shoreline nooks and crannies that provide options for family picnics, including developed areas in Willow Bay and Cold Springs. It has long been the park of choice for many special events, sporting competitions and festivals and attracts over one million visitors each year.
The park is also home to the Salt Museum and the East Shore Recreation Trail.
The park also provides shuffleboard and volleyball courts as well as bocce.
There is a tram that shuttles visitors between the Willow Bay Cafe and the Salt Museum. The suggested admission is $1 per visitor and $1 per tram ride.
near a stone dust trail that leads to a small bridge over the lock. The Mud Lock was originally built out of wood, however, was rebuilt in 1836 using stone. The current lock was constructed by the Work relief program in the 1930s. At that time, the footbridge was also added.
. Not far from the trail are the Syracuse University
crew facilities and public crew and kayek launch.
The trail is reserved for skaters and cyclists.
and is located in the Cold Springs Mud Lock section of Onondaga Lake Park. It is open from sunrise to sunset, seven days a week year round.
Dogs are allowed to exercise without leases in a 40000 square feet (3,716.1 m²) fenced in area which includes an exercise area with tunnels, jumps and bridges complete with red fire hydrants. There are clean-up stations for owners.
Dog etiquette guidelines and park rules have been established by the Onondaga County Parks Department and are strictly enforced. Pets must be under control at all times and owners must be able to show proof of vaccination. Dogs must also have valid licenses and must be at least four months old. Collars must be warn at all times and contain a valid tag. Children under ten are not encouraged in the park due to their susceptibility to bites and other canine induced injuries.
Entrance to the park is located at 49 Cold Springs Trail in Liverpool
off NYS Route 370
. There is a suggested donation of $1 per person at the main gate. The park is maintained with private donations.
Saw Mill Creek Shelter and Bayview Tent are located in the Willow Bay area of the park at 7199 Onondaga Lake Trail.
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The marina has the lake's only paved public boat launch. Guests may dock their own, while rentals are also made available for up to a day of sailing.
Onondaga Lake
Onondaga Lake is a lake in Central New York located northwest of Syracuse, New York. The southeastern end of the lake and the southwestern shore abut industrial areas and expressways; the northeastern shore and northwestern end border a series of parks and museums. Although it is near the Finger...
outside of Syracuse, New York
Syracuse, New York
Syracuse is a city in and the county seat of Onondaga County, New York, United States, the largest U.S. city with the name "Syracuse", and the fifth most populous city in the state. At the 2010 census, the city population was 145,170, and its metropolitan area had a population of 742,603...
at 6790 Onondaga Lake Trail in Liverpool
Liverpool, New York
Liverpool is a village located in Onondaga County, New York, United States. The population was 2,505 at the 2000 census. The name was adopted from the city of Liverpool in the United Kingdom...
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The park offers seven miles (11 km) of shoreline nooks and crannies that provide options for family picnics, including developed areas in Willow Bay and Cold Springs. It has long been the park of choice for many special events, sporting competitions and festivals and attracts over one million visitors each year.
The park is also home to the Salt Museum and the East Shore Recreation Trail.
History
Onondaga Lake Park has a legacy of history reflecting 500 years of community growth and has long been the park of choice for many special events, sporting competitions and festivals.Park activities
Various activities at the park include team sports, in-line skate lessons and bicycle-built-for-two rentals. Additionally, archery, boating, bikes and skates and kickball are popular activities in the park. The park also has paved, vehicle free trails and offers free outdoor wireless internet in the Griffin Visitor Center area.The park also provides shuffleboard and volleyball courts as well as bocce.
There is a tram that shuttles visitors between the Willow Bay Cafe and the Salt Museum. The suggested admission is $1 per visitor and $1 per tram ride.
Butterfly garden of hope
The Butterfly Garden of Hope is a garden and gazebo erected to pay tribute to all those who have passed away. It is also a "prime" location for wedding ceremonies.Cold Springs mud lock
The Cold Springs Mud Lock, constructed in 1828, is located next to the old Erie CanalErie Canal
The Erie Canal is a waterway in New York that runs about from Albany, New York, on the Hudson River to Buffalo, New York, at Lake Erie, completing a navigable water route from the Atlantic Ocean to the Great Lakes. The canal contains 36 locks and encompasses a total elevation differential of...
near a stone dust trail that leads to a small bridge over the lock. The Mud Lock was originally built out of wood, however, was rebuilt in 1836 using stone. The current lock was constructed by the Work relief program in the 1930s. At that time, the footbridge was also added.
East shore recreation trail
The East Shore Recreation Trail is 2.5 miles (4 km) long and ends near the Wegmans Good Dog Park. The trail is located next to the Cold Springs entrance on NYS Route 370New York State Route 370
New York State Route 370 is an east–west state highway in central New York in the United States. It extends for from an intersection with NY 104 and NY 104A south of the Wayne County village of Red Creek to a junction with U.S. Route 11 in the Onondaga County city of Syracuse...
. Not far from the trail are the Syracuse University
Syracuse University
Syracuse University is a private research university located in Syracuse, New York, United States. Its roots can be traced back to Genesee Wesleyan Seminary, founded by the Methodist Episcopal Church in 1832, which also later founded Genesee College...
crew facilities and public crew and kayek launch.
The trail is reserved for skaters and cyclists.
Griffin visitor center
The Griffin Visitor Center is an information facility named after 1928 community leader, Joseph A. Griffin.Shoreline walking trail
The Shoreline Walking Trail is a walking and running path that hugs the shoreline. Restrooms and benches are available.Skate park
There is a 16900 square feet (1,570.1 m²) concrete Skate park for skateboarders, inline skaters as well as BMX. Some of the features include quarter pipes, grind rails, spines, hips and gaps to challenge every level of skater.Wegmans Good Dog park
The Wegmans Good Dog Park was the first of its kind in Central New YorkCentral New York
Central New York is a term used to broadly describe the central region of New York State, roughly including the following counties and cities:...
and is located in the Cold Springs Mud Lock section of Onondaga Lake Park. It is open from sunrise to sunset, seven days a week year round.
Dogs are allowed to exercise without leases in a 40000 square feet (3,716.1 m²) fenced in area which includes an exercise area with tunnels, jumps and bridges complete with red fire hydrants. There are clean-up stations for owners.
Dog etiquette guidelines and park rules have been established by the Onondaga County Parks Department and are strictly enforced. Pets must be under control at all times and owners must be able to show proof of vaccination. Dogs must also have valid licenses and must be at least four months old. Collars must be warn at all times and contain a valid tag. Children under ten are not encouraged in the park due to their susceptibility to bites and other canine induced injuries.
Entrance to the park is located at 49 Cold Springs Trail in Liverpool
Liverpool, New York
Liverpool is a village located in Onondaga County, New York, United States. The population was 2,505 at the 2000 census. The name was adopted from the city of Liverpool in the United Kingdom...
off NYS Route 370
New York State Route 370
New York State Route 370 is an east–west state highway in central New York in the United States. It extends for from an intersection with NY 104 and NY 104A south of the Wayne County village of Red Creek to a junction with U.S. Route 11 in the Onondaga County city of Syracuse...
. There is a suggested donation of $1 per person at the main gate. The park is maintained with private donations.
Wegmans playground
Additionally, a 35000 square feet (3,251.6 m²) Wegman's playground is located on site.Willow Bay
Willow Bay is the picnicking section of the park and includes a large pavilion with tables and grills as well as an archery field with public targets. Guests should bring their own equipment.Saw Mill Creek Shelter and Bayview Tent are located in the Willow Bay area of the park at 7199 Onondaga Lake Trail.
Onondaga Lake Park marina
The Onondaga Lake Park Marina is located on Onondaga Lake Parkway in LiverpoolLiverpool, New York
Liverpool is a village located in Onondaga County, New York, United States. The population was 2,505 at the 2000 census. The name was adopted from the city of Liverpool in the United Kingdom...
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The marina has the lake's only paved public boat launch. Guests may dock their own, while rentals are also made available for up to a day of sailing.
Salt museum
The Work relief program included the construction of the Salt Museum which was built around a "still standing" boiling block chimney. The museum opened in 1933 and is still in operation. The museum is run by the Onondaga County Parks Department and is closed during the winter months.Park Events
- Antiquefest - Annual event in July.