5 Of The Best Parks in Syracuse
Upper Onondaga Park - Upper Onondaga Park Website
Located on the South Side / Strathmore, this park is a great place to spend time with your family, friends, dogs or just have some alone time! This 62-acre park includes picturesque Hiawatha Lake and the gorgeous Gazebo. The scenery is breathtaking, even when covered in snow! Great photo opportunities for all occasions here!
Features of this park...
Hiawatha Lake and Band Gazebo - A must see! This lake dates back to 1911, and the breathtaking Gazebo followed just a few short years later
Swimming (Outdoor) Pool - 50 meters long, 6 lanes, children's spray fountain
Athletic Fields and Courts - 8 tennis courts and 3 basketball courts
Playground - Swings, slides, seesaws, and climbing bars
Firebarn - has been restored for community use (visit their website listed above for more info)
Barry Park -Barry Park Website
Nestled in the Westcott neighborhood, this park is perfect for family time! The park is 15 acres and packed with fun.
Features of this park...
Athletic Fields and Courts - A baseball diamond;4 soccer fields; 2 tennis courts; 1 basketball court
Trail that wraps the pond - Feed the ducks
Playground - Swings, slides, seesaws, and climbing bars
E.M. Mills Rose Garden - E. M. Mills Rose Garden Website
Located inside Thornden Park and near Syracuse University, this memorial rose garden was named for Dr. E. M. Mills in commemoration of his services to American rose-growing. The garden was established with an effort to meet three requirements: 1) harmony of color, 2) the hardiness required by our climate - See Syracuse weather brings about such beauty!, 3) such wide variety of types and kinds as to be educational to the rose-lovers who live in and visit our beloved Syracuse.
The very best time for a visit is in June when roses are in bloom!
Features of this garden park...
Stroll, stroll, stroll
Take photos for all your special occasions
Meditate or Read
A nice spot for a date with that special someone
Westminster Park - Westminster Park Website
Set in the Syracuse University area, this park makes it easy to just sit back and relax. While this park might not boast the family-friendly allure of a playground or basketball court, rest-assure (pun intended) it is a great location for those who need a little alone time. With 4 acres and lots of sidewalks, this could be a great way to get in your daily steps.
Features of this park...
Reflect and journal
Walk your dogs
Go for a run
Franklin Square Park -Franklin Square Park Website
Located near downtown where Plum and Solar Streets meet, this park is a city jewel! Fountains and gardens and arbors, oh my! Beauty, beauty, beauty - did we mention the beauty of it?! Fun Fact: This park's namesake comes from the H. H. Franklin Manufacturing Company that produced cars in this area from 1902 to 1934.
Features of this park...
Enjoy the beauty of it
Read, relax, have a cup of coffee from the nearby cafe
Take photos for your special occasion - many use this park for wedding ceremonies or just as a photo backdrop
Did your favorite park not make the list? Let us know what your favorite spot is in Syracuse! John@BelieveInSyracuse.org.
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