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Year 'round outdoor fun
in Central New York!

Season Beach Passes... ...on sale now! Don't miss a minute of fun in the sun, be ready for opening day on May 27.
Ride the Tram! Enjoy a ride along Onondaga Lake on this electric, solar powered vehicle which offers a comfortable, environmentally-friendly ride for all.
Get on the Water! Kayak & Canoe rentals at Beaver Lake Nature Center!
The Salt City! We are all about salt in Syracuse. Visit this unique museum in Onondaga Lake Park and learn why!
Zoo Tickets Reservations are no longer required!! Visitors may now purchase tickets on-site OR save time and buy an E-Ticket online.
Weddings & More... Skyline Lodge (pictured), Arrowhead Lodge & Camp Brockway are great options for your next event. All can be reserved up to 2 years ahead.
Come work with us! We have some great part time & full time opportunities! Apply today! Click here for info.
Thank you Onondaga County Parks honors veterans and active military, year round, with free admission to various parks, beaches and the zoo.
Make a Difference Volunteering at your favorite park is a great way to serve our community. Click here to learn about opportunities.

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7 days ago JUST ANNOUNCED...a new American Red Cross Lifeguard Course starts at Nottingham High School beginning June 8 & ther… https://t.co/bJ0OBNqSro
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8 days ago RT @SyracuseZoo: Welcome to #Koalacuse! 😎 As of today, Kolet and Kumiri are on exhibit at the Koala Outpost, located in the Social Animals…
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8 days ago RT @VisitSyracuse: Days like this make you grateful for the simple things in life ☁️ 🌊 #VisitSyr 📸: @adventures_in_new_york 📍: Beaver Lake…
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16 days ago RT @SyracuseZoo: It’s official! 🐨🐨 As some of you guessed, the iconic koala will be bringing a bit of Australia to the Syracuse Zoo! Pleas…
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37 days ago Congrats to Megan Ball, Recreation Supervisor, who won the 2023 @NYSRPS_Inc Frances Wallach Memorial Award yesterda… https://t.co/sWBxefJWcs
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38 days ago RT @SyracuseZoo: We were honored to host the @NewYorkVeterans event for #MonthoftheMilitaryChild. Over 100 children and their families enjo…
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50 days ago If you've ever wanted to learn how to fly fish, now is your chance! The Iroquois Chapter of Trout Unlimited is offe… https://t.co/XK0rm9HH88

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