Best Parks for Outdoor Fun

Explore the best best parks for outdoor fun options for kids and families in Syracuse

Franklin Square Park

Franklin Square Park

Picturesque park with fountain & gardens. Small city park with a fountain, statue & gardens, popular for special-occasion photography.

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Thornden Park

Thornden Park

Park with a rose garden & amphitheater. Large green space with a rose garden, basketball court, playground, pool & amphitheater.

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Schiller Park

Schiller Park

Athletic fields & a swimming pool. A playground, athletic fields, a swimming pool & a community center are offered in this city park.

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Onondaga Park

Onondaga Park

Century-old park with gardens & grottos. Landscaped grounds along Onondaga Creek with play areas, sunken gardens & a rustic stone bridge.

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Upper Onondaga Park

Upper Onondaga Park

Public park with sports & a greenhouse. Community park with athletic fields & courts, an arched stone bridge, greenhouse & spray fountain.

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Burnet Park

Burnet Park

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Barry Park

Barry Park

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Elmwood Park

Elmwood Park

Park with a playground & picnicking. This 65-acre park features athletic fields & courts, a playground & a picnic area with a pavilion.

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Clark Reservation State Park

Clark Reservation State Park

Cliffs, a lake & guided nature walks. Many landscapes, like a lake, cliffs & woodlands, comprise this park known for guided nature walks.

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Wegmans Landing

Wegmans Landing

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Onondaga Lake Park

Onondaga Lake Park

Large lakeside recreation area. This waterside park has boating, archery, fishing, ball fields, hiking & a salt museum.

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Lonergan Park

Lonergan Park

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Camillus Forest Unique Area

Camillus Forest Unique Area

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Camillus Park

Camillus Park

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Willow Bay Park

Willow Bay Park

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Long Branch Park

Long Branch Park

Park with sledding hill & annual events. Green space offering sheltered areas, walking trails, a ball field, 100-ft. sledding hill & events.

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Three Falls Woods

Three Falls Woods

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Erie Canal Park

Erie Canal Park

Scenic paths & walkways along the water. Greenway offering a network of walking paths along the historic Erie Canal, plus boat tours.

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Mill Run Park

Mill Run Park

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