Onondaga County Parks, Outdoor Fitness Park, Outdoor Recreation

Beaver Lake Nature Center
   Beaver Lake Nature Center, one of Onondaga County parks, offers over 400 annual programs, over 200 species of birds and over 800 varieties of plants. Its a great place for cross country skiing or snowshoes. A great outdoor parks and recreation area close to Syracuse NY.

Carpenter's Brook Fish Hatchery
   Visit another outdoor parks and recreation activity located in western Onondaga County, the Hatchery was originally developed and operated as a joint venture between Onondaga County and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Located a few miles west of Syracuse NY in Elbridge. One of many Onondaga County parks. Outdoor Parks and Recreation.

Chittenango State Park
   A 167 foot waterfall is the main attraction of Chittenango Falls State Park! An interesting variety of both plants and wildlife may be found along the trails. Activities include fishing, hiking and picnicking. One of many New York State Parks! Outdoor Parks and Recreation.

Clark Reservation
   Clark Reservation State Park is a geologic wonder of the last ice age and a botanist's paradise. The park includes rugged cliffs and rocky outcrops, woodland and meadow, a wetland and a glacial plunge basin lake in which the surface waters and bottom waters do not mix. Another one of New York State Parks. Outdoor Parks and Recreation

Green Lake State Park
   Green Lakes State Park's outstanding features are its two glacial lakes surrounded by upland forest. Both Round and Green Lakes are meromictic lakes. One of New York State Parks.

Highland/Spafford Forest
   Over 20 miles of year round trails are the prime attraction at the Adirondacks of Central New York. The oldest county park contains more than six square miles of rugged forest terrain, a self-guided Nature Trail is the perfect introductory hike. One of Onondaga County parks, an outdoor parks and recreation area!

Jamesville Beach Park
   The clear, cool waters of Jamesville Reservoir and sparkling Butternut Creek offer the ideal place on a hot summer day. These protected waters are excellent for paddle boats, row boats, canoes and kayaks which can all be rented at the beach.

Oneida Shores
   More outdoors parks and recreation, swimming, camping, boating, fishing, Arrowhead Lodge, picnic shelters. Onondaga County parks

Onondaga Lake Park
   Onondaga Lake Park, one of the best outdoor parks and recreation area has activities every day of the year - free admission, the best paved, vehicle free trails in the region; free outdoor wireless internet, sporting competitions and festivals, seven miles of shoreline for family picnics, including developed areas in Willow Bay and Cold Springs. One of Onondaga County Parks. Also, check out Mud Lock # 5 north of Onondaga Lake Park, slightly south of The Dog Park.

Otisco Lake Park
   A passive setting and great views are the signature features of Onondaga County's newest leisure facility, Otisco Lake Park. The 3 acre site includes shoreline commemorative benches, evergreens, and hundreds of feet of fishing access. Another outdoor parks and recreation area close to Syracuse NY.
   A passive setting and great views are the signature features of Onondaga County's newest leisure facility, Otisco Lake Park. The 3 acre site includes shoreline commemorative benches, evergreens, and hundreds of feet of fishing access. Another outdoor parks and recreation area close to Syracuse NY.

Pratt's Falls
   Scenic trails leading to a 137' waterfall beckon visitors to bring a picnic basket and a sense of adventure. This geological wonder, formed by retreating glaciers, was the site of Onondaga County's first mill operation in 1796. Pratt's Falls is popular for archery and cross-country skiing and picnics.

Rosamond Gifford Zoo
   The Zoo, which is located next to Burnet Park, has hundreds of animals on display, and a full schedule of events that sure to entertain the entire family. Enjoy another outdoor parks and recreation area in Syracuse NY.

Salt Museum
   Discover the industry that created the City of Syracuse and supplied the entire nation with salt! Explore the site of an original boiling iblock where brine was turned into what was then considered one of the country's most precious commodities.

Verona Beach State Park
   Verona Beach State Park, located on the eastern shore of Oneida Lake, is a picnicker's and camper's delight. New York State Parks in CNY