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Shelters
Shelters at Onondaga Lake Park can be reserved beginning December 1 for the following year.
Click here to check availability, request a date or make a payment.
FULL payment is due within 7 days of making the reservation. Mastercard, Visa, Discover, American Express and checks are accepted.
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- Click here to learn more about all Onondaga County Park shelters
Willow Bay Shelter 
Features
- Tables: 8 inside/5 outside
- Grills: 2 large BBQ grills (860 sq. in. each)
- Electricity: (2) outlets - 20 amps total
- Water: Drinking fountain and spigot 35 ft. from shelter
- Restrooms: Located 30 yards from shelter
- Music: DJ service or amplified music allowed (at low volume)
- Recreational Areas: Playground adjacent to shelter, shared with the public. Open play areas and archery targets nearby. Tram Stop located within 40 yards of shelter.
- Accessibility: There is a paved path from the parking lot to the shelter pad, so visitors using wheelchairs will have access to the shelter.
- Parking: Located within 50 yards of shelter
| Willow Bay Shelter Info Chart | |
|---|---|
| Availability |
Mid-May - Mid-October |
| Capacity | 64 seated under shelter 80 seated outside shelter 150 capacity in area |
| Rates |
Monday-Thursday: $90 |
| Physical Address | 7199 Onondaga Lake Park Trail Liverpool, NY 13088 |
Saw Mill Creek Shelter
Onondaga Lake Park's newest shelter is located 200 yards from Willow Bay.
- Tables: 12
- Grills: 2 large BBQ grills (860 sq. in. each)
- Electricity: (2) 20 amp duplex outlets located on opposite ends of the shelter.
- Water: Hose bib located within 50 ft. of shelter. Please contact park, (315) 453-6712, prior to event date to use.
- Restrooms: 120 yards from shelter (located Willow Bay Annex Comfort Station)
- Music: DJ service or amplified music allowed (at low volume)
- Recreational Areas: Playground adjacent to shelter, open lawn area adjacent to shelter, Willow Bay Tram Stop located within 200 yards.
- Parking: Located within 200 yards at the Willow Bay Parking Area.
| Info Chart | |
|---|---|
| Availability |
Mid-May - Mid-October |
| Capacity |  96 seated under shelter64 seated outside shelter 200 capacity in area |
| Rates |
Monday-Thursday: $100 |
| Physical Address | 7199 Onondaga Lake Park Trail Liverpool, NY 13088 |
Riverview Shelter
Located at Long Branch Park section of Onondaga Lake Park. Click here to download a map of Long Branch Park.
- Tables: 4 under shelter/10 outside
- Grills: (2) 28" x 18" grills
- Electricity: (4) outlets - 100 amps total
- Water: Drinking fountain and spigot located within 10 yards of shelter
- Restrooms: Located within 50 yards from shelter
- Music: DJ service or amplified music allowed (at low volume.) Must reserve all of Long Branch to have a band.
- Recreational Areas: (1) small play module within 150 yards of shelter. Softball field shared with other 2 shelters. Volleyball net allowed - must provide own equipment.
- Parking: Located within 250 yards of shelter. Vehicles, with flashers, are allowed to drive to site and drop off guests and other items.
| Riverview, Glen & Knoll Shelters Info Chart | |
|---|---|
| Availability |
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| Rates for One Shelter |
32 seated under shelter / 80 seated outside shelter / 200 capacity per shelter |
| Rates for Two Shelters |
64 seated shelter / 201-500 in area |
| Rates for Entire Park with Three Shelters |
96 seated / 501-1000 in area |
| Physical Address | Long Branch Road Liverpool, NY 13088 |
Glen Shelter
- Tables: 4 under shelter/10 outside
- Grills: (2) 28" x 18" grills
- Electricity: (4) outlets - 80 amps total
- Water: Drinking fountain and spigot located 10 yards from shelter
- Restrooms: Located within 25 yards from shelter
- Music: DJ service or amplified music allowed (at low volume.) Must reserve all of Long Branch in order to have a band
- Recreational Areas: (1) small play module within 50 yards of shelter. Softball field with other 2 shelters. Volleyball net allowed - must provide own equipment.
- Parking: Located within 250 yards of shelter. Vehicles, with flashers, are allowed to drive to site and drop off guests and other items.
| Riverview, Glen & Knoll Shelters Info Chart | |
|---|---|
| Availability |
|
| Rates for One Shelter |
32 seated under shelter / 80 seated outside shelter / 200 capacity per shelter |
| Rates for Two Shelters |
64 seated shelter / 201-500 in area |
| Rates for Entire Park with Three Shelters |
96 seated / 501-1000 in area |
| Physical Address | Long Branch Road Liverpool, NY 13088 |
Knoll Shelter
- Tables: 4 under shelter/ 10 outside
- Grills: (2) 28" x 18" grills
- Electricity: (2) outlets - 20 amps total
- Water: Drinking fountain and spigot located 10 yards from shelter
- Restrooms: Located within 50 yards from shelter
- Music: DJ service or amplified music allowed (at low volume.) Must reserve all of Long Branch in order to have a band.
- Recreational Areas: (1) small play module within 50 yards of shelter. Softball field shared with other 2 shelters. Volleyball net allowed - must provide own equipment.
- Parking: Located 200 yards from shelter. Vehicles, with flashers, are allowed to drive to site and drop off guests and other items.
| Riverview, Glen & Knoll Shelters Info Chart | |
|---|---|
| Availability |
|
| Rates for One Shelter |
32 seated under shelter / 80 seated outside shelter / 200 capacity per shelter |
| Rates for Two Shelters |
64 seated shelter / 201-500 in area |
| Rates for Entire Park with Three Shelters |
96 seated / 501-1000 in area |
| Physical Address | Long Branch Road Liverpool, NY 13088 |
Cold Springs Green Area
- PLEASE NOTE - There is no tent provided at this site. If you would like to bring your own tent, contact the Park Superintendent Dale Grinolds at 453-6712 or dgrinolds@ongov.net.
- Tables: 10 tables
- Grills: (2) 2 ft. grills
- Electricity: Not available
- Water: On site
- Restrooms: Located within 50 yards
- Music: DJ service or amplified music allowed (at low volume.) Please note: Electricity is not available but customers may bring a small generator.
- Recreational Areas: Riverfront fishing, paved recreation trail within 1/2 mile. Wegmans Good Dog Park nearby.
- Parking: Located within 50 yards, can accomodate 30 cars
| Info Chart | |
|---|---|
| Availability |
Mid-May - Mid-October |
| Capacity | 72 seated 90 capacity in area |
| Rates |
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| Physical Address | 2500 Cold Springs Road Liverpool, NY 13088 |
Bay View Tent
- Tables: 12
- Grills: 2 2ft. grills
- Electricity: (1) 110 outlet located 20 ft. from site, bring an extension cord.
- Water: Located nearby within 50 yards
- Restrooms: Located within 100 yards
- Music: DJ service or amplified music allowed (at low volume)
- Recreational Areas: (1) small children's play module located 200 yards to the south of the tent, (1) large children's play module located 200 yards to the north of the tent. Tram stop located within 100 yards of the tent.
- Parking: Located at Willow Bay parking lot within 100 yards of site.
| Info Chart | |
|---|---|
| Availability |
Mid-May - Mid-October |
| Capacity | 72 seated 90 in area per shelter |
| Rates |
Monday-Thursday: $100 |
| Physical Address | 7199 Onondaga Lake Park Trail Liverpool, NY 13088 |
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