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Jamesville Beach Park
The clear, cool waters of Jamesville Reservoir and sparkling Butternut Creek offer the ideal place to cool off on a hot summer day.
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Planning a Party?
Acres of groomed lawn and shaded grounds offer prime locations for cookouts. Large parties can be hosted under the Sandpiper and Overlook Shelters or at the Point Tented Area. The Special Event Field is available for large private, business and public special events.
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Park Activities
We got boat rentals! The protected waters of the Jamesville Reservoir are excellent for paddle boats, row boats, canoes and kayaks which can all be rented at the beach, Memorial Day Weekend - Labor Day. See Rental Info.
How about a round of horseshoes? Two regulation size pits are available for general use. The pits, located near the Point Tent Reserved Area, are first-come, first-use. Shoes are available at the Ticket Booth with a refundable deposit.
Play some volleyball...a regulation size sand court is located near the beach. Ball available at Lifeguard office at the Visitor Center with a refundable deposit.
Disc Golf... Fun for the whole family, the Jamesville Beach Disc Golf Course now offers 18 challenging holes. The game is a great combination of frisbee and golf.
The Disc Golf Course is open April - October during park hours. Players can bring their own discs or rent a set at the Ticket Booth, 9am-6pm, for $3 per set plus a $10 deposit.
For more information about Disc Golf, including rules, visit the Professional Disc Golf Assocation. Sponsorship opportunities are available.
Fishing? Access points along the shoreline, as well as, Butternut Creek provide the chance to catch warm and cold water game.
Dogs in the Park
Pets must be on a leash not longer than 6', inoculated for rabies and never be left unattended. Mutt mitts and receptacles are provided for cleaning up after your dog. Dogs are not allowed on the beach or in the beach picnic areas during beach season. There is an designated off leash area in the park. Details are available in the park Welcome Guide or from any park employee.
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Home of the Annual Jamesville Balloon Fest
During your visit to Jamesville Beach Park, you may be photographed, videotaped, or filmed by Onondaga County Parks or authorized parties. Your attendance/admission serves as permission for use of these images by Onondaga County Parks. Commercial photography or filming is prohibited without permission of Onondaga County Parks.
| Hours |
The park is open year-round, dawn - dusk. April: 9am - 6:30pm |
| Beach Open |
May 29 - September 6, 2010 Weekends & Holidays • 11am - 7pm Weekdays/Early Season • June 1 - June 10 • 3 - 7pm (Closed on June 11 due to Balloon Fest set up.) Weekdays/Peak Season • June 15 - August 20 • 11am - 7pm (Closed on June 14 due to Balloon Fest breakdown.) Weekdays/Late Season • August 23 - September 3 • 11am - 3pm |
| Admission |
Beach Season: $5 per vehicle - Weekends & Holidays $4 per vehicle - Weekdays $10.50 per bus Free Admission during non-beach season |
| Contact |
4110 West Shore Manor, Jamesville, NY 13078
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| Directions |
4110 West Shore Manor
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