Onondaga Lake Park is the lake’s five-mile shoreline that flows down to the eastern shore. Onondaga, which is known for its beautiful walking trails and family friendly environment, is a great place to bring children and pets. There are several amenities in which kids and adults alike will enjoy doing. A few great family fun-filled activities include kickball, archery, walking trails, skating, and Lights on the Lake.

History

Onondaga Lake Park constituted in as early as the 1400’s has taken on numerous transformations, regarding it’s sanitation and public use. Now seen as a popular spot, for many Onodongans and University students alike, to utilize as an on land only recreation park, it once was a great place to fish and swim. Now the park relies on the view of the city to draw pedestrians and families to the scenic trails and playgrounds. The most recent water usage seen by the lake is that entailing research, done to test the water pollution, by the SUNY-College of Environmental Science and Forestry and Syracuse University, L.C. Smith College of Engineering and Computer Science.

Research is done on the lake quite frequently to keep track of its progress.
The name Onondaga, like numerous areas in the central New York area, stems a Native American tribe. More Specifically the name directly arose in reference to the Onondaga tribe from the Iroquois Confederacy. The tribe had a strong connection to the lake, claiming they were attacked along its lakeshore.

Lake history abbreviated timeline:
Onondaga Lake was oligo-mesotrophic (low levels of aquatic plant growth). However, the lake was fairly well known for producing an impressive amount of Atlantic salmon as well as what was called at the time “Onondaga Lake White Fish”.

1654- Following the Onondaga’s discovery of the lake, French explorers made their mark on the territory. During this time frame up until the 1700’s Syracuse became known as the “Salt City”. It was given this name due to the high production of salt from the nearby salt springs. The high demand made Syracuse a popular settlement and business flourished in the Emerald City.

1822- Industrial expansion throughout the city surrounded the waterway. Seneca River which is now more well known as the Erie Canal were helped connect the lake. The Erie Canal runs all the way from Syracuse to New Jersey and is approximately 363 miles long. Due to the accessibility and apparent usefulness of the Lake and canal. Engineers saw it as a gold mine.

In the mid-20th century the Lake had taken a beating from all the industrial use. By 1940 the Lake was forced to ban swimming and other public use of the lake. The city took on a role to help salvage the lake. In order to do so the city constructed a wastewater restrictions treatment facility. Unfortunately at the time there were no restrictions. Therefore in 1943, due to the lack of waste restrictions, roads close to the lake, homes and a fraction of the State Fairgrounds flooded with extreme amounts of toxic Solvay waste.

The lake in its current condition has yet to make a full comeback. However, with the Clean Water Act intact, improvements are not far out of reach. Currently the production plan of lake restoration is to have Onondaga pollutant and sewage free by 2012. In order to do this $500 million dollars are being invested.

The lake now is reconstructed in order to preserve what is left of the watershed.^[1]

Accessibility

Onondaga Lake Park is known as one of the cities most scenic and family friendly parks. Its extended history dating back to the 1400’s with a Native American heritage and a french settlement dispute to its pollution and struggle to repair to build the lake again says it all. The lake has been through a tremendous transformation and with the help of the city of Syracuse and encouraging community the park and Lake will once again see a clean water seal of approval.

Beyond its struggle to reconstruct the lake, the park has done a great job offering a number of fun activities for families. A few include but are not limited the Salt Museum which tells of the 1700’s salt production the lake provided to name one. Another exhibit offered is the Sainte Marie which is an Interpretive Center that holds demonstrations in carpentry, blacksmithing, cooking. Group tours are offered frequently but only by appointment.

Sainte Marie among the Iroquois activity information:
Capacity: 180 inside/350 in area Cost: $110-$330 Reservations: (315) 453-6768
Hours Opening May 8, 2010 – Weekends Only

Admission
$3 adults $2.50 seniors (62+) $2 children (6-17) 5 & under free $10 family rate $50 per motorcoach
The butterfly garden is another great asset to the Park. Kids are free to come play in the skate park, go to the baseball fields as well as other ball courts. The lake is a great place to gather with friends for picnics, parties, reunions, or other various meetings. Available for public use, open upon early reservations are seven shelters throughout the park fully equipped for catering well to larger get-togethers.

Amenities

The Griffin Visitor Center / Park Office
This is known as the information facility and is where any questions, park maps, or park activity will carry its most up to date information. The office additionally has historical information explaining the 1928 foresight of community leader Joseph A. Griffin, whom the center is named after. Because of his forthright approach, he created one of the nation’s top ten heritage parks.
The East Shore Recreational Trail
2.5 mile long trail is reserved for skaters and cyclists
The Shoreline Walking Trail
Includes a walking/running path that surrounds the shoreline, restrooms and benches are available throughout the trail.
The Skate Park
The 16,900-square-foot park is fully concrete and compatible with inline skates, skateboards and BMX bikes. Features include:
• 8-foot deep Liberty Bowl
• 7-Stair Gap
• 4.5-foot high Ledge
• 3.5-foot high volcano
• There are also several quarter pipes, grind rails, spines, hips and gaps to challenge every skater and biker.
Admission
• Per Session: $3 ‘’Good for remaining calendar year’’
• Monthly Pass: $29 ‘’Good for 30 days from when they were purchased’’
• Season Pass: $99 ‘’Good for holiday gifts! Call 453-6712 or email [email protected]’’
Schedule
Visit  for the 2010 schedule.

The park is open seven days a week – weather permitting – and will be closed if the surface is wet or the temperature is below 40 degrees. It is suggested to call ahead if the weather is questionable.

Season and monthly passes are available for purchase year-round as well.
Youth Sessions
The park is newly offering youth skate sessions for children ages five to ten. These classes take place every Saturday morning, 8am – 10am, beginning June 19th and concluding at the end of the summer on August 4th. Each session cost $3, and all are required to wear proper padding with a waiver on file.

Located near the Visitor Center, the park has an array of smooth pipes, rails, hips and gaps is a great place to hone or challenge one’s BMX, inline or skateboard abilities.
Willow Bay

The picnicking section of the park. Includes a large pavilion with tables and grills, and an archery field with public targets. Guests should bring their own equipment, and attend the facility off of Long Branch Road, before the bridge.

The area was named for the willow bush that made Liverpool nationally known for its basketry, beginning in 1852.

From this area, guests can also access the Wegmans Tram or start their walk, run, bike ride or other activity at the East Shore Recreation Trail or the Shoreline Walking Trail.Numerous events have been held along these paths, including:
• Stepping Out to Cure Scleroderma Walk
• Willow Bay 5k
• Ciliac Walk
• Allen Fannin Fishing Derby
The Butterfly Garden of Hope
Garden and gazebo placed in the park as a way to pay tribute to all those who have passed away. It is also a prime location for wedding ceremonies.
Long Branch Park
The northern section of the park that is isolated by the Thruway. Park trails pass through here and there is a hand boat launch, but the pavilions and picnic facilities here are generally reserved for parties and other events. There’s also a ball park here and a decent hill for winter sledding. Long Branch Park used to be a large amusement park in the early 1900s. Its carousel is now housed on the other side of the lake in the Carousel Center mall.

Long Branch is comprised of three reserved shelters/areas: Riverview, Glen, and Knoll. The 100-foot sledding hill is also a popular one during the winter. Major annual events hosted at this region of the park include the Great American Antiquefest, Scottish Games, and more. For more information please call the number listed under the skatepark.
Boat Launch & Marina

Located at Long Branch Park (aforementioned), the lake’s only paved public boat launch comes plentiful with dock space, sectioned into the A-Wall, B-Wall and C-Wall. Guests may dock their own, while rentals are also made available for up to a day of sailing.

Boat Launch Rates
Daily Boats: $6.50
Seasonal Boats: $77.00
Seniors 62+: $4.00 (weekdays only)
Marina Rates
Overnight/Day Use: $29/night + $7.25 for power & water
Power & Water: $38.50/foot, $1100 minimum
B&C Walls (no power & water): $33/foot, $650 minimum
Pump Out: $5/occurrence

Rental Rates
Memorial Day weekend – Columbus Day 11am – 6pm daily at the Marina
Row Boats: $20/full day, $5/hour
Row Boats – Seniors: $14/full day, $3/hour
Kayaks: $8/hour ($6 for seniors)
$10 deposit is required ($6 for seniors). Must be 18 years or older to rent. For information on reservations, contact the Marina office at (315) 453-6721. For a detailed description of the Marina and a brochure, visit .
Sainte Marie among the Iroquois

The first European settlement in this area, it stood at this very location from 1656 to 1658. Tours and demonstrations run regularly.

Wegmans Good Dog Park
One of the few dog-dedicated playgrounds in central New York. This spot allows you to take your best friend off their leash and let them play with others or with the small obstacles and watering stations. The Park just asks that your dog plays well with others.

The 40,000-square-foot park is fully fenced in, and features an exercise tent with tunnels, jumps and bridges, and – naturally – tons of red fire hydrants. Good Dog provides ample seating, drinking water and clean-up stations for owners.

Rules and Regulations
• Dogs must have valid licenses and up-to-date rabies shots.
• Collars must be on at all times and contain a valid ID number.
• Dogs must be at least four months old.
• No food (including dog treats) is permitted within the grounds.
• Children under ten years of age are encouraged to stay out, due to their susceptibility to bites and other canine-induced injuries.
Please see  for a complete list of rules.
Other Accommodations
• The Wegmans Playground
•The Salt Museum

Notes

1. ↑ “The Central Park of Central New York”. Onondaga Lake Park. Onondaga County Parks. Web 19 April 2010..

Jamesville Beach Park in Jamesville, New York offers a variety of activities for all to enjoy. Located off of Apulia Road in Jamesville, NY 13078 just minutes away from Fayetteville.

History

Jamesville, New York the town 6 miles east of Syracuse, often more commonly referred to as Jamesville Dewitt was founded on April 12, 1835 following the Revolutionary War. The name Dewitt was derived from the town of Manlius, which is now also more well known as Fayetteville Manlius.

Jamesville the Park was established in the 19th century as well. Jamesville Beach Park in its early development was the site of early quarries. At the early stages of development Jamesville settlers used the reservoir and Butternut Creek, to build their community. Jamesville was a resourceful city with its useful production of coal, dolomite and limestone discoveries. Since it’s early use the Park now offers a place for the town and visitors to come and enjoy the park and beach. Annual events are held throughout the year and the park is open to all.

Contact Information

Phone: (315)435-5252.
Hours of Operation: Park: 9am-8pm, May-October. Beach: 11am-7pm, Memorial Day-Labor Day.

Admission: $4.50 per vehicle during beach hours.

The Beach

Jamesville Beach and Butternut Creek are open throughout the summer season for all to enjoy and soak up the beautiful Syracuse rays. The beach prides itself on having some of the states most well trained lifeguards that undergo vigorous training. Not only is the beach fully equipped with the best safety features around, but it as well is extremely spacious with more than 140 yards of sand for patrons to enjoy. Additionally, there are designated areas specific for those who are better-qualified swimmers that extends into a dock that if the lifeguard permits, can be used to jump off of.

For younger children or those who prefer the shallow waters there is an area in close proximity to two lifeguard stands that features a 0’ depth to 4’ depth shallow zone. Placed next to the beach is a regulated volleyball court open to all. Sports equipment is located in the lifeguard shack and is available upon request. To keep the kids entertained there as well is a playground is the same vicinity as the beach and volleyball court. Parents are asked to keep an eye on their children. ^[1]
Beachside Boat Rentals are available during beach season.
Row Boats $20 / full day; $5 / hour; $3 / half hour
Row Boats – Seniors $14 / full day; $3 / hour; $2 / half hour
Canoes $20 / full day; $5 / hour; $3 / half hour
Canoes – Seniors $14 / full day; $3 / hour; $2 / half hour
Kayaks $8 / hour; $5 / half hour
Kayaks – Seniors $6 / hour; $4 / half hour
Paddle Boats $8 / hour; $5 / half hour
Paddle Boats – Seniors $6 / hour; $4 / half hour
All rentals require a $10 deposit (Seniors $6).

Renters must be at least 18 years old.
Pets are not allowed on the beach during swim season, although according to the beach rules and regulations list, they must be on leashes that do not exceed six feet in length.

Recreation

Disc Golf
One of the amazing features Jamesville Beach has to offer besides the scenic trails and wonderful beach is the Disc Golf. Set up throughout the park it offers a challenging course for those who are experienced as well as beginners to get a handle on the sport. The course remains open all year. The cost on weekends is $5.00 and $4.00 on weekdays per car.
What it is
Disc Golf is a game in which individual players through a frisbee, or a related gliding disc, into a basket or target. The Professional Disc Golf Association (PDGA) states that “the object of the game is to traverse a course from beginning to end in the fewest number of throws of disc.” This scoring concept accredits the ‘golf’ part of the activity.

The game is quite inexpensive and easy to play, and therefore attracts participants of all ages. George Sappenfield, a major player at the game’s birth in the 1960s, coined the term ‘disc golf’ when he formed the first formal target with a basket and metal chains, and more than 20 countries world-wide now play it with at least very similar equipment and rules.

Course Information
Year established: 2003
Terrain: Flat / lightly wooded
Holes: 18
Total Distance: 5,955 feet
Par: 55
Tee Type: Concrete
Hole Type: Mach 2
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Horseshoes

Two standard sized horseshoe pits are available for public use, near the Point Tent Reserved Area. Horseshoes are available for rent at the ticket booth through a refundable deposit

Balloon Festival At Jamesville

The Balloon Festival At Jamesville is an annual event that is held at Jamesville Beach Park. In recent years it has gained esteem for its family oriented activities. The event lasts for three days, beginning on a Friday and lasting until Sunday late afternoon. Event goers can expect there to be tons of activities to do, besides the obvious balloon ride the park offers live music entertainment. The Balloon Festival offers rides and face painting for the kids as well. Other sponsors of the event come and celebrate with the community to help provide a fun-filled weekend of events for people of all ages.
For more information feel free to call (315) 435-5252.

Location

Jamesville Beach is located at:
4110 West Shore Manor
Jamesville, NY 13078-9607
(315) 435-5252

Notes

1. ↑ “Jamesville Beach Park.” Jamesville Beach Park. Onondaga County Parks. Web. 19 Apr. 2010. <>.

Green Lakes is one of the beloved recreationalist attractions in central New York. Consisting of two large lakes and a canal many miles long, the park is home to a variety of sights and activities. The park welcomes walkers, runners, hikers, campers and golfers to its large inhabitants. It also hosts regular fund-raisers as well as its famous annual triathlon.

History

The famous teal glow that emanates from Green Lakes.

Green Lakes State Park is located in Fayetteville, Manlius, New York. Green Lake State Park was the first lake in North America identified as meromictic, and are the best studied meromictic lakes in the world with records dating back to the 18th century. This means that due to their incredible depths, surface waters don’t mix with the rest of the lake and allow scientists to more easily study its unique magnesium, calcium and sulfur composition. This lack of blending within the water creates thick layers of sediments near the sea floor, much like the rings on a tree, and allows scientists to come to more accurate conclusions about past aquatic inhabitants, as well as central New York’s climate over the past several thousand years.^[1]

The presence of sulfide in the deeper waters of the lakes was noted in 1849. This compound reflects off of sunlight during the day and produces a beautiful teal-green color on the water’s surface, helping to officially establish the park’s name.

One of the characteristics of the lake that makes it so unique in comparison to other Lakes is the tremendous depth of the Lake relative to its surface area. The reason for this can be answered by the idea that the Lake is believed to have formed as a plunge pool during the late Wisconsin stage of glaciation at the base of a waterfall formed by the retreating glaciers. The outflow for Green Lakes runs underneath the Erie Canal, which is located less than a quarter of a mile north shore of the lake.

The gorge itself was formed around the conclusion of the most recent ice age – around 15 millennia ago – by the melting of a large river.

The park’s first and second lakes – as guests encounter them – are named Green Lake and Round Lake, respectively. Also known as ‘Crater Lakes’ from past attention, both are connected by a small stream, and have, for centuries, sparked major scientific interest.

 

 

 

Round Lake’s vast width isn’t without a steep treeline that comprises the 300-foot valley.

Round Lake, the smaller and lateral (“upper”) lake, was also named ‘Lake Sodom’ in the early 19th century by Lardner Vanuxem (a geologist who first studied the lakes in 1839), and has recently become a Registered Natural Landmark of the U.S. National Park Service because of some unique geological traits:

• Shape: Almost completely circular
• Material: Gypseous Rock / Niagara Limestone
• Depth: 156 feet
• Diameter: 1/4 mile
This lake is 44 feet above the surface of Onondaga Lake, and is another 150 feet below the top of the cliffs. Thus, in addition to its perfect shape, the valley makes for an excavation of over 300 feet deep.

Round Lake has been assigned several different theories as to its birth. Some suggest a volcanic origin (hence the park’s alias), but the lake’s circular form and surrounding banks are the model’s only support; no magmatic remnants or other signs of upheaval have ever been reported.

 

Green Lake has an equally tall treeline, but the complex curves of its shoreline are lined with a trail that runs along its perimeter, to the various checkpoints listed to the left. Take a close look at the shore in the foreground, and you can begin to make out the leveled pathway.

Green Lake’s geological origin isn’t as certain, but like Round Lake, its peculiar forms of the water-filled basins supposes that the earth that once filled the lakes has either slowly dissolved or been carried away by a saturated network of veins throughout the gypseous rock crater. The body is generally similar to its upper companion:
• Shape: Rounded with a narrow northbound tail
• Material: Gypseous Rock / Niagara Limestone
• Depth: 165 feet
• Diameter (excluding tail): 1/3 mile
• Length of tail: Just under 1/2 mile
It is said that Green Lake was once known locally as ‘The Devil’s Punchbowl,’ though its modern identity was frequently used as well. Individual points of interest around the lake have been nicknamed:
• Stygian Pool
• Wolf Point
• Brazilian Point
• Water’s Nymph’s Grotto
• Undine’s Bath

 

Both lakes were once believed to be bottomless, but it’s not just simple logic that rebuts this claim. The Niagara limestone that shields the seas’ grass green floors is not easily dissolved, and serves as a thick bed through which water does not saturate, allowing the lakes to stay full. The underwater world of Green Lakes gives viewers an inside look of the aquatic phenomenon:

Timeline^[2]
• 1792 – The “Military Tract” was surveyed and divided into lots to compensate soldiers of the Revolutionary War.
• 1817 – Lands surrounding Round and Green Lakes were settled by David Collin III and later divided among his six children.
• 1800s – Small passenger steamboats would bring people from Syracuse and Fayetteville to Green Lakes Landing via the Fayetteville Feeder Canal and the Erie Canal. Facilities for picnicking, boating and dancing were made available on Green Lake through private initiatives.
• Late 1800s – The area is known to naturalists and hikers as one of the most outstanding features of the United States.
• 1928 – The State of NY purchases 500 acres surrounding and including Round and Green Lakes.
• 1930s – The Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) had a camp in the park and built the cabins that are used today.
• 1942 – During World War II the park was the site of a German prisoner of war camp.
• 1975 – The State of NY acquires an additional 188 acres at the southern boundary to preserve the drainage basin of Round Lake.
• 2009 – The State’s Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation announces the beginning of a process to implement a new Master Plan and a new Environmental Impact Statement for Green Lakes State Park.
• Present – The Park has since increased to nearly 2,000 acres, and is home to numerous clubs and events at various times throughout the year.

Location

Green Lakes State Park is located at:
7900 Green Lakes Road
Fayetteville, NY 13066
(315) 637-6111

Notes

1. ↑ Green Lakes State Park. NYFalls / Matthew Conheady, 2009. Web. 18 Apr. 2010. <>
2. ↑ Crowell, Kathy. “Green Lakes State Park, Town of Manlius”. An Ancestory.com Community. 1998. Roots Web. 3 December 1998.

Contact Information:
Greek Peak Mountain Resort
2000 NYS Rt. 392
Cortland, NY 13045

References

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Toggenburg Mountain is located 30 minutes away from the Syracuse city area and provides all different kinds of winter sports and activities.

A family-owned and operated business, Toggenburg has not only established itsel through its 21 trails, five ski-lefts, and two terrain parks, but by its exclusive Foggy Goggle Resturant and Sports Bar.

Contact Information:
(315) 683-5842
(800) 720-TOGG
Extensions:
Snow School Desk           x16
Ticket Office              x17
Food and Beverage          x18
Ski Patrol                 x19
Ski Tuning & Repair    x20
Foggy Goggle               x21
Child Care                 x23
Rental Shop                x24
Chilly Choices Shop        x25

Skiing and Snowboarding

There is plenty to do on the mountain!  The slopes are not only open for skiing, but snowboarding too.
Most difficult (black): Oh My Goat, Kneeknocker, Nubian Glade, Nubian, On My Way,
Ole’ T Alley, Thornapple Threat
Intermediate (blue) : Ginny’s Way, Angora Alley, Karakul Kurl, Gotcher Goat, Ram’s Ridge
Easiest (orange): Main, Doc’s Run, Rockability Run, Capricorn Caper, Billy’s Butt, Trip-to-Dub
Terrain Park (white): In-Saanen, The Goat’s Pen

Lift Ticket Rates:
One day – $45/adult, $35/juniors
Two Day – $80/adult, $60/juniors
Three Day – $115/adult, $90/juniors
6 Hours – $40/adult, $30/juniors
3 Hours – $35/adults, $25/juniors
Age 7 and under – $15
Nights (4:30pm-10pm) – $25/adult, $20/juniors
Ladies’ Night (Saturday 4pm-10pm) – $15/adult, $10/junior
*juniors are 12 & under
**seniors 70+ ski for free
***college students ski for $15 with college ID

Specials:
Beginner Special (8 years and older) – $35; includes group lesson*, rentals, and learning center lift ticket
All Area Special – $65; includes group lesson*, rentals, and all area lift ticket
Bill Goats and Mountain Goats (ages 4-7) – $35 (group lesson**, rental, and all area lift ticket,) $30 (group lesson**, NO rental, and all area lift ticket,) $25 (group lesson** with season pass, NO rental)
Ridge Runners (ages 8-12) – $50 (group lesson**, rentals, and all area lift ticket,) $45 (group lesson**, NO rentals, and all area lift ticket
Lift-Lesson-Lunch in Foggy Goggle – $30, Tuesday and Thursday (lift ticket, lunch, and one hour lesson that must be purchased before noon)
List-Lesson-Lunch in Cafeteria – $25, Tuesday and Thursday (lift ticket, lunch, and one hour lesson that must be purchased before noon)
Senior Days Lunch in Cafeteria (ages 60-69) – $15, Monday, Wednesday and Friday (lift ticket, lunch, lesson that must be purchased before noon)
Senior Days Lunch in Foggy Goggle (ages 60-69) – $20, Monday, Wednesday and Friday (lift ticket, lunch, lesson that must be purchased before noon)
*lessons at 11am, 2pm and 7pm
**lessons on weekdays at 1pm and weekends at 10-12pm and 1-3pm

Rentals:
Ski Deal (skis, poles, boots, helmet) and Snowboard Deal (board, boots, helmet) – 12 and older ($30/all day, $25/night,) 8-12 years ($25/all day, $20/night,) 7 and under ($20/all day, $15/night)
Skis Only – $25/all day, $25/night
Snowboard Only – $25/all day, $25/night
Boots Only – $15/all day, $15/night
Helmet Only – $10/all day, $10/night
Snow Runners – $15/all day, $15/night
Skiboards and Boots – $25/all day, $20/night
Locker Rental – $125 for standard upright, $150 for large upright
*lockers are given on a first come, first serve basis and are limited for seasonal rental

Ski Shop

For good prices and discounts, go to Toggenburg’s very own Ski Shop!

Items that are readily available: warm-up pants, sweatpants, helmets, gloves, goggles, poles, hats, caps, bandanas, souvenir pins, hand warmers, socks, sweatshirts, jacket vest

Dining

The Foggy Goggle (315) 683-5842 x18: Come to the Loft Resturant at Vesper Hills to enjoy a casual dining setting that serves lunch and dinner!  The Foggy Goggle has a panoramic view of Otisco Lake and is open year-round for guests to dine in.
Toggenburg Cafeteria: The Toggenburg Cafeteria is a hotspot for skiers and snowboarders to grub after spending the day outside.  Open—during ski season—from 9am to 9pm, the cafeteria serves pizza, hamburgers, fries, cookies, sandwiches, fruit, and other American-style foods.
It’s a Grind: Open Monday-Sunday, this café serves organic coffees and espressos to Toggenburg visitors.  With 15 different flavors to choose from, It’s a Grind will have you coming in and out to warm up with some hot drinks.
*also serve smoothies and baked goods

Child Care

Toggenburg offers childcare services to those whose children are too young to participate in the winter activities.  Throughout the ski season, services are available to children over 18-months at $4/hour per child.
*if you would like more information, contact the office during business hours

Location

Toggenburg Mountain Winter Sports Center
PO Box 162
1134 Toggenburg Road
Fabius, NY 13063

References

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Sylvan-Verona Beach

Sylvan-Verona Beach Resort Area is located on the Eastern side of Oneida Lake.  Get a taste for what this park has to offer from its sandy beaches to its amusement park!  Sylvan-Verona Beach accommodates all ages, so everyone can find something to do.

History

A village in Oneida County, Sylvan Beach is snuggled away in upstate New York’s vast lands of greenery.  Founded in about 1840, the small town makes the use of trains and ferries as public transportation.  Adjacent to the Erie Canal and located on the east shore of Oneida Lake, the beach was originally used as a shipping port.  That has since changed from 1820 onwards, and the beach is used more for recreational purposes.

Historical Places: Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2009, Sylvan Beach Union Chapel was originally opened on July 3, 1887.  It is an interdenominational church.  Many worship services have been held there since its opening.
*fun fact: the film “The Sterile Cuckoo” features the Sylvan Beach Union Chapel

Contact Information:
Sylvan-Verona Beach
Resort Association
PO Box 515
Sylvan Beach, NY 13157

Recreation

The beach resort offers many activities like golfing, arcading, a zoo, an amusement park, and the lighthouse.

Activities:
Blue Lagoon Adventure Golf (315) 762-4079: Bring your family and friends and join in on a little game of golf!  Parties and other events can be arranged by phone call.
Carello’s Carousel Arcade (315) 762-4361: The arcade features many games including “Zoltar,” and “Wizard of Oz!”  Arcade also has photo booths, skee-ball, the latest games and great prizes.
Fort Rickey Children’s Discovery Zoo (315) 336-1930: This zoo is very children oriented and has many exotic animals.  The zoo features a waterplay and petting area, pony rides, and animal shows.
Sylvan Beach Amusement Park (315) 762-5212: With 24 rides—rollar coaster and all—the Sylvan Beach Amusement Park has many places to eat, shop, and be entertained.
*open May-September with free admission
Verona Beach Lighthouse: Recently restored, this historical lighthouse was originally constructed in 1915, and overlooks Oneida Lake.
*located 4^th Avenue off Forest Avenue in Verona Beach

Where to Eat:
Beach Hut (fast food): (315) 762-5212
Canalview Café (seafood, pasta, and steaks):  (315) 762-5623
Captain John’s Restaurant (seafood, pasta): (315) 762-9949
Cinderella’s Café (seafood buffet): (315) 762-4280
Crazy Clam Steak and Seafood House (seafood, steak): (315) 762-2526
Eddie’s Restaurant (family-style dining): (315) 762-4269
Flashback Café (classic burgers and milkshakes): (315) 813-5019
Gary’s Restaurant (family-style dining): (315) 762-5516
Harpoon Eddie’s: (315) 762-5238
Joe’s New York Pizzeria (pizza, wings, subs and calzones): (315) 762-4848
Pizza King (char-grilled wings): (315) 762-4444
Schneible’s Restaurant and Bar (seafood, steak, pasta, chicken, private parties): (315) 762-4357
Sea Shell Inn (seafood, steak, ribs, and sandwiches): (315) 762-4606
The Spaghetti Factory (Italian and American): (315) 762-9948
Yesterday’s Royal (prime rib, seafood, and pasta): (315) 762-4677

Camping:
Lazy K-RV Ranch (315) 675-8100: Equipped with a swimming pool, recreational room, games, paddle kart, boat, kayak and trailer rentals.  Rates depend on the season.
Lone Pine Campground and Marina (315) 762-5544: Located in the village of Sylvan Beach, the campground is an easy walk to anything from the beach to the amusement park.
Paradise Cove (315) 762-0210: Though this park is not a campground, it overlooks the water and is a private getaway!
Ta-Ga-Soke Campgrounds (315) 245-1744: The campgrounds include waterfront campsites and cabin rentals.
The Landing Campground (315) 245-9951: Located on Fish Creek, this camping site includes a Laundromat, restrooms, children’s playgrounds, and boat and canoe services.
Treasure Isle RV Park (315) 245-5228: Newly created and on Fish Creek, Treasure Isle RV Park has over a mile of waterfront views and has 66 sites.

Shops:
A&A Treasures (315) 761-4005: A&A Treasures has 40 various shops that visotors can by anything from antiques to jewelry.
Uncle Joe’s Trading Post (315) 813-5002: Filled with unusual and original pieces, antiques, and collectables.

Sylvan-Verona Beach has many other amenities to make their guests feel at home.  The town has many places that are pet-friendly and children-friendly.

References

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2 Sylvan Beach Union Chapel. 2013 <>.