Explore Our Parks!
Year 'round outdoor fun
in Central New York!
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Discount Tickets Now on Sale!
Coming soon...the 30th Anniversary Lights on the Lake! Save $ and get your tickets at all area Wegmans!
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Take a Book... Leave a Book! Nothing like a day outside with a good book. Visitors can now do both thanks to the new book exchange program at our parks.
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Catch a Big One!
Onondaga County boasts some of the best trout, walleye and carp fishing in the Northeast, perfect for novice and seasoned anglers alike.
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Help Wanted!
We need Lights on the Lake costumed characters and have a variety of part-time maintenance positions available at all parks. Click here for details.
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Thank you
Onondaga County Parks honors veterans and active military, year round, with free admission to various parks, beaches and the zoo.
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Make a Difference
Volunteering at your favorite park is a great way to serve our community. Click here to learn about opportunities.
Let Us Host Your Event...
AVAILABLE SHELTERS AND BANQUET FACILITIES
23 venues located throughout the county.
RATES
Ranges from $50-$750 per day depending on day of the week and location.
YOUTH CAMPING
We offer youth group camping facilities (cabins and tenting sites) at Highland Forest.
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Twitter @OnondagaCoParks
5 days ago Can you believe it...the 30th Anniversary Season of Wegmans Lights on the Lake opens in less than a month! Discount… https://t.co/DA1343LJ7I
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19 days ago RT @SyracuseZoo: Today we kick off our Pic of the Month contest! Here's your chance to photograph our animals in every season and enter to…
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19 days ago 😀 Copies of the guide are available at all Onondaga County Parks! https://t.co/5Yl6kBylj3
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38 days ago We are getting ready for the 30th Anniversary of Lights on the Lake and are looking for a Santa and other costumed… https://t.co/oQhXgG2amJ
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44 days ago It's #NationalReadABookDay! And it's a perfect day take advantage of our Take a Book-Leave a Book Bookshelves and e… https://t.co/5dKK3c8dul
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44 days ago Golden Harvest Festival is this weekend! Now in its 42nd year, the festival offers live entertainment, pie eating &… https://t.co/CJnuYJVq1d
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47 days ago Our longest running event, Golden Harvest Festival, is this weekend at @BeaverLake_NC! Don't miss it or the donuts!… https://t.co/uF8iuq6Vw9
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Twitter @OnondagaCoParks
53 days ago HELP WANTED! Onondaga County Parks has openings for a variety of part-time maintenance positions at all parks. Must… https://t.co/owtQtUh8IT
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Twitter @OnondagaCoParks
2 months ago RT @SyracuseZoo: Our 8-week-old Amur leopard cubs made their public debut today! You can now see these rarest of big cat cubs daily in our…
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2 months ago It's Dollar Day @SyracuseZoo TODAY! Come see our adorable baby elephant Ajay, the new Komodo dragon, the new jellyf… https://t.co/o5mXH7DXXr
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CROP Hunger Walk
Sunday, October 20, 2019
Enchanted Beaver Lake - SOLD OUT
Sunday, October 20, 2019
Weekend Guided Walks
Sunday, October 20, 2019
Zoo Boo
Sunday, October 20, 2019
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