The sun is shining! The temperature today climbed all the way up past 70 degrees, and Onondaga Lake Park was the place to be. Of course, I was there checking out what has changed and what is great about the place as they prepare for the new season.
Run by the Onondaga County Parks, this park runs along the shores of historic Onondaga Lake. The Lake is currently in the middle of a refreshment project to clean it up after some industrial mistreatment in the past.
The park sits in the picturesque Village of Liverpool, just North of the city of Syracuse. The village boasts numerous excellent eateries and small shops within easy walking distance from the park, including the famous Heid's Hot Dogs. Heid's is a fifties style hot dog and ice cream stand across the street from the park.
The Liverpool Chamber of Commerce offers more information on the village itself.
The Park offers something for everyone, including:
- a handicapped accessible playground
- a skate and bike park
- a dog park
- baseball fields
- shuffleboard
- bike and rollerblade rentals
- concessions
- a visitor's center
- restrooms (and they're clean!)
- a tram ride during summer months
- the Salt Museum, featuring area history details
- many special events held in the park
There is actually too much to do here to fit onto one page, so this area will continue to be the subject of my Syracuse at its Best series for a few posts. Check back often to find the latest details as I help you discover Syracuse!
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