Kid-Friendly Hiking Trails & Nature Walks

Explore the best kid-friendly hiking trails & nature walks options for kids and families in Syracuse

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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Onondaga Creekwalk at Syracuse Department of Parks

Onondaga Creekwalk at Syracuse Department of Parks

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Woodland Reservoir

Woodland Reservoir

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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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Bigsby Drumlin Preserve

Bigsby Drumlin Preserve

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Rand Tract Park

Rand Tract Park

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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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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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Butternut Creek Trail

Butternut Creek Trail

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Fiddlers Green Park

Fiddlers Green Park

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Woodchuck Hill Field and Forest Preserve

Woodchuck Hill Field and Forest Preserve

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Camillus Forest Unique Area

Camillus Forest Unique Area

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Green Lakes Perimeter Trail

Green Lakes Perimeter Trail

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Pleasant Valley Preserve

Pleasant Valley Preserve

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Three Falls Woods

Three Falls Woods

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Friendship Woods

Friendship Woods

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Camillus Valley Natural Area

Camillus Valley Natural Area

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Green Lakes State Park

Green Lakes State Park

Scenic lakes, pristine forest & golf. 2 glacial lakes cast a green glow at this serene park with wooded trails & an 18-hole golf course.

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Mill Run Park

Mill Run Park

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Pratts Falls Park

Pratts Falls Park

137-foot waterfall with hiking & archery. Hiking trails lead to a 137-foot waterfall at this scenic park with picnic spots & an archery range.

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