I visited a couple of weeks ago, back when we had warm-but-not-yet-sweltering weather. This park is…read morea bit of a distance from Syracuse, but worth the drive. It's not too far off from Heritage Hill Brewery, so you can do a two-for and visit both-- however the park is lovely and worth a visit on its own. There's an overlook near the entrance where you can get a glimpse of the waterfall. However, the falls are also within walking distance of the start of the trail. The hill is on a slant and there are steep stairs, so the view may not be accessible for those who have difficulty walking. However, it was so calming just to sit and watch and listening to the waterfall. The day I went, there were others out but the paths didn't feel claustrophobic. I took some time and walked through the woods. The trail I took was relatively short, I think about a half mile total. I appreciated that there was a marker at the start that let you know how long it was. I am by no means a regular hiker (hoping to change that one day!) but this trail wasn't exhausting and was quite serene. This is a great park with a great waterfall and is definitely worth checking out!

Beatutiful park! The falls are gorgeous! The trail to the falls has several steps, so do noy be…read moresurprised by that. It is a short walk to the lower obvservation deck. It takes some leg power to get back to the top, but it is totally worth the effort! Other trails are flatter, and despite not getting a view of the falls, they are still lovely.

Camillus Forrest Unique Area is indeed a unique and truly an unexpected bit of land tucked away in…read morelil ol' Camillus NY. I spent half of my life in this area and never knew such a place existed... If you, too, are unaware, then it's time you explored this little gem. We stopped by on a very random, cloudy, and cool weekday afternoon. The parking area held a couple of cars but has plenty of spots for more. At the edge of the lot, we found a map highlighting several different trails ranging in difficultly. We opted to keep it light to start and took a simple loop which saw some beautiful landscape. after running into a fellow hiker and his dog, who frequent the trails, we decided to keep going, as per the hikers rec. Let me tell ya -- if you keep going up, you'll find yourself with some unexpected and lovely views of Camillus and beyond. I would definitely not call myself a hiker, but I'm so glad we decided to keep going, totally worth the journey. And just a reminder that as you climb the elevation to find those views.. its down hill back to the parking lot.

As newer trail walker this was a great experience! I did have a hard time following the postage but…read moreI didn't really mind. Beautiful views and very peaceful

Great shaded trails. There are lots of options to walk around affording great views. Home to a rare…read moreendangered fern you can find lots of gems here. There is a fun nature themed playground for the kids. Various shelters to sit down and have a picnic. A nature center that offers programs. I would say most trails have various inclines and they aren't exactly accessible for wheelchairs. There is one gravel trail that might work better for strollers and wheelchairs.

Beautiful state park in the town of Dewitt. Beautiful trails with this plunge basin at the base …read more Apparently the the water is from the melting glacial ice at the end of ice age. It's such a scenic place with multiple trails. The map let's you know the distance. there are picnic area around and playground, volleyball court. Ample parking space available.

Beautiful trails around a mesmerizing body of water. Location has cabins for camping, ice cream and…read morefood near the beach, a huge glorious playground for the kids, an event building, picnic shelters and clear kayaks available for rent. There's a little interactive museum, several clean restrooms and much more. If you haven't visited this gem, you must go! It's about three hours and thirty minutes from Buffalo, New York. Relax, unwind and detox from city life. Went September 20th and admission was free.

This is a great place for hiking, picnicking, camping and swimming. You won't find more beautiful…read moreshades of aquamarine in lakes anywhere near Green Lakes State Park. The water is stunning. Be prepared for crowded trails on the weekends, including many people walking their dogs. If you can get there during the week, there'll be a lot less people. Most of the crowd is around the first lake. If you make the long lake loop it becomes a lot less populated. The signage could be better, if this is your first time, get a trail map or you can wind up walking around in a loop

What a treasure that is right in Syracuse. I went for a 3 mile walk today with my friend and really…read moreenjoyed the landscape and the views. From the mountain goat high spot of the park you can see all of downtown, it's really cool!!! A lot of spots to sit and relax and the homes surrounding the upper Park are just gorgeous.

This park invented Onondagamatopoeia, so it's shhhhhurely the most sooooothing sssseeea shhhhore in…read morethe Sssssyracuse area. OK what the f*** am I talking about. But it's a spectacular Park in Syracuse that is the highlight of the inner city SYR area. I like it even more than I like being Onondated by Dating prospects. This wonderful wooded park space is large and gorgeous much like my girlfriend. There are two sections, Upper and Lower, and both are lovely. Definitely the most relaxing place to hang out and people watch during the summer in the inner city area, and bettered only by Onondaga Lake Park (totally different) in the wider region.

Parking lot is small, can fit maybe 6 cars, but this is a great spot! I take my dog here, leashed…read moreof course, and there are varying levels of trails. It stays pretty cool because of the tree covering. Some of the trails you have to go single file but it's a great location and beautiful views.

Sadly my recent visit was during this hot summer weather. Despite the falls being completely dried…read moreup, I enjoyed my strong along the three falls trail and the pond trail. I look forward to coming back when the falls are running again. This park is a part the Central New York Converservancy. Small parking lot. Good signage.

Baltimore Woods is a beautiful place to wander in the woods, through fields, up and down valleys,…read moreor through the small arboretum. Kids love the Foxes Den natural playground, adults love the diversity of habitat, wonderful wildflowers, well maintained and marked trails, and as part of the NYS Birding Trail-the diverse birdlife. Baltimore Woods offers a wide selection of outdoor programs, led by educators on staff. They also have educators that teach about Natural Science in all the elementary schools in the city of Syracuse school district. Head out for a quiet walk, a fun romp for kids, bird watching, and a program that piques your interest.

I can't believe I've never been here and I lived in Syracuse all my life!!! That being said I will…read morebe back many more times now. It's such a lovely place. The trails are marked and are dirt or gravel. I went with the Men's and Woman's garden club and we had a guide which was very helpful. Many of the plants are named with markers. The trails we took were flat but the guide told us they have a steep one so look at the map if you don't want to go up hills. They do many educational programs here also so I will be following them on Facebook to check some of them out.

We stopped at this lake after a long day of driving and sightseeing. The lake is beautiful and…read morepeaceful. There is a large parking lot and the place wasn't crowded on a Sunday evening. There looks like activities for all ages including your fur babies. We took some pictures and walked around and just admired the scenery. This is definitely a place to check out and enjoy mother nature.

Awesome!! I'll lead with that!!…read more Technically, this lake is In Liverpool, NY which is right next to Syracuse. I came here a few times as I was staying not to far away, to get in my daily runs while in town. Huge parking lot, nice big paved paths and roads for everyone. And they keep this park super clean and well maintained. Shout out to the workers here, they do a tremendous job!! Everyone I encountered during my runs were friendly. I'm not sure if you can run around the whole lake, which is huge by the way. I was always pressed for time when I was here, so I didn't go as far as I would have liked. They also have the Salt museum, a playground, and a trolley here. I wish I was able to spend more time here, definitely a great park!!

Whilst I do like the park in it's entirety, the best part of Jamesville Beach Park is it's huge dog…read morepark. One thing I noticed about this park is that dogs are in general better trained here-- and that is because they have to be. This park is not fenced in like other dog parks. Instead, it is a huge open set of areas, including a path through the trees. You need to ensure your pup has good recall, likes to stay around you, or you'll need to make sure they are on a leash. I have only had a few hiccups here is with people not being the best trained. One person, without a dog, was just giving treats to all dogs that came up to them which was a bit frustrating and a bad behavior to teach. Also, people are terrible about picking up poop. You'll find dog poop and bags of dog poop everywhere--some of this I will blame on the park as its huge and there are only 2 places to put it. However. Its a huge place for my dog to run and he enjoys it-- and so do we, and as a bonus, he sleeps the rest of the day.

The dog park at Jamesville Beach is a special place for me and my dog! We have been taking her…read morethere consistently since she was a puppy and it was an excellent way to get her used to other dogs from day one. She has built a lot of independence there and she knows our walking route by heart. It's beautiful, well maintained, the trails offer a variety of difficulty, and there are several swimming spots for the dogs. It's a great place to take a nice walk after work to help yourself and your dog unwind.

The park is always clean and well maintained. The hikes are well marked. The lake itself manifests…read morebeautiful green or blue colors depending on sunlight. There are kayaks available to rent during summer season. Lake is also open for swimming and diving with life guards around.

This lake is unreal! Crystal blue/green clear water. You can see the bottom of the lake. It's…read morebreath taking. I've never seen a lake like this in America. Highly consider visiting June - October. There is a loop trail that goes around the lake that is approximately 3 miles. There are benches along the lake so you can sit and enjoy the view. Park is dog friendly!