
Explore Our Parks!
Year 'round outdoor fun
in Central New York!
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Celebrate Love! Spend a warm, cozy evening with your special someone at Highland Forest's Valentine's in the Forest.
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Snow or no... Check out our cross country ski/snowshoe condition page to find out what trails are open and the latest snowfall updates.
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COME WORK WITH US! UPDATED: 2/2/23! We have some awesome immediate & summer part-time openings. Click here for more information.
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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.
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Zoo Tickets Reservations are no longer required!! Visitors may now purchase tickets on-site OR save time and buy an E-Ticket online.
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Thank you Onondaga County Parks honors veterans and active military, year round, with free admission to various parks, beaches and the zoo.
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Make a Difference Volunteering at your favorite park is a great way to serve our community. Click here to learn about opportunities.
Let Us Host Your Event...
AVAILABLE SHELTERS AND BANQUET FACILITIES
23 venues located throughout the county.
RATES
Ranges from $50-$750 per day depending on day of the week and location.
YOUTH CAMPING
We offer youth group camping facilities (cabins and tenting sites) at Highland Forest.
Follow Us...
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Twitter @OnondagaCoParks
9 days ago We are excited to welcome some snow & the 2023 Special Olympic State Winter Games next month, February 24 & 25! 500… https://t.co/ZtWWEUHfpB
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17 days ago Looking for a special evening out to celebrate Valentine's Day? The long running, Valentine's in the Forest, featur… https://t.co/fTVPiVXtsX
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Twitter @OnondagaCoParks
22 days ago Our 5th Annual Parks Winter Photo Contest is well underway!! Send us your best pics taken this month at any county… https://t.co/9TTf4vUhCQ
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Twitter @OnondagaCoParks
25 days ago This week is one of our favorites of the whole year...Giveback Nights @LightsOTL! Come once or twice or every night… https://t.co/N3Kr0FB5Zm
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Twitter @OnondagaCoParks
42 days ago RT @OnondagaCounty: .@CEJRyanMcMahon Issues Travel Advisory for #OnondagaCounty; County Offices to Close Friday, December 23rd. Essential S…
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Twitter @OnondagaCoParks
42 days ago Due to the impending storm, ALL PARKS, including @SyracuseZoo, @BeaverLake_NC, Highland Forest & @LightsOTL will be… https://t.co/I42MCYNIw2
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47 days ago Still time left to visit the zoo today…for FREE!!! https://t.co/kW8iiWX56Z
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Twitter @OnondagaCoParks
50 days ago It's looking like the perfect weather report for Highland Forest Cross Country Ski fans!! Don't miss a minute of th… https://t.co/JVOi4oXzPj
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51 days ago RT @SyracuseZoo: Did you see the #EleTwins last night on NewsChannel 9? Check out this exclusive behind the scenes interview to learn more…
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53 days ago We all know why Syracuse is awesome in winter...now the sports world will find out too!! The premiere of 3 Day Week… https://t.co/IvPzb8SYX1
Events
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Guided Moonlight Snowshoe Hike - CANCELLED Friday, February 3, 2023
Beaver Lake Nature Center -
Open Moonlight Snowshoeing & Skiing - CANCELLED Friday, February 3, 2023
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Guided Moonlight Snowshoe Hike - CANCELLED Saturday, February 4, 2023
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Open Moonlight Snowshoeing & Skiing - CANCELLED Saturday, February 4, 2023
Beaver Lake Nature Center
We love... Winter!
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- Wheelchair Accessibility
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- Sign Language Interpretation