Heritage Park is a nice spot for finding recreation in the Cicero-North Syracuse area. I recently…read morevisited the park to play disc golf and played through the 9 hole course twice through. The course has 2 sets of tees so you can play each hole slightly differently each time through. The disc golf course is beginner friendly, though there is some occasional pedestrian traffic walking the trail that you need to watch out for. One of the tee areas has you tossing near the parking lot, and I wasn't a fan of that (I do think that may have been moved recently). The course is a mix of open holes and some wooded holes - a good quick round is easy to knock out here. The park has a children's playground, basketball courts, and a nice walking trail. It checks a lot of boxes for a fun spot to visit.

Park has all the essentials for a neighborhood: tennis court, baseball diamond, picnic tables, dog…read morepark, able parking, small playground, walking paths, and disc golf. I went for the disc golf, which was 9 holes and a tad confusing since the map was burned on the bathroom building. There are colored wooden cubes to tee off at each of the 9 holes, with the assumption that certain colors are harder difficulties, but yellow is not always the farthest or hardest. There are no pars listed so it's not for hardcore throwers but it's a decent walk. Baskets could also be improved with a stripe of colored paint to make them more visible, since there's no map or markers even pointing in the right direction like at most courses. It's flat, one hole through a wooded area, and relatively easy for a nice stroll while tossing frisbees with a friend.

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.

Awww, this place is adorable for your dogs to spend time with other ones. It's a clean dog park and…read morehuge, it's split up on two sides for little dogs/puppies and bigger dogs. It's near the boat dock so you can enjoy the water too. It's off on it's own place so comes off very peaceful. There's water dishes and sometimes pools for them to play in. It's a great outlet for them and their health.

Large enough for many dogs to play and have space. GPS was confusing and sent me to the boat yard…read more Beautiful park for boaters, kids and dogs. You can rent kayaks too. Close to town.

This dog park is great! It is about a 1/4 acre for the large dog area and small dog area each. It's…read morenice that these are separated. It does have strict rules but that makes it really well maintained and a nice place to take your pup. There is usually water for the dogs, and dog bags for owner convenience. There are benches to sit on under umbrellas in case of rain, and it's completely fenced in- plenty of space for our 70 lb pup. Overall, this is an awesome park to take your pup and an asset to the area!

Green Lakes is such a beautiful place. Love walking around the 2 lakes, such a quiet and peaceful…read morewalk. Lots of walking trails, campground, kayak rentals and swimming. Everyone should go to Green Lakes at least once, Highly Recommend !!

While renewing my Empire Pass last year at a local state park, I chatted with the ranger about…read morefavorite ones throughout the state. When he learned that I had been to over 100 of them but hadn't been to Green Lakes he urged me to check that one off the list pronto. And you know how that goes: when someone tells you how great something is, that place suddenly starts popping up more and more in your social feeds. Well, after seeing it featured on the socials for I Love NY and NYS Parks, I finally made the trip to Central New York outside of Syracuse (wait, I can call Syracuse "Central New York" on here, right? :) ), and I was not disappointed at all. My visit was early on an October Saturday, and lots of runners and walkers were around. And a fair amount of ducks too. A mostly level 2.5-mile loop around Green Lake and another mile-ish loop around practically adjacent Round Lake (which is also a Registered National Landmark) made for a wonderful morning stroll. I was just walking and taking pictures, but clearly this is a spot where runners meet and get in a workout together. The lakes are beautiful, and, yeah, have an emerald-green glow at times. I'm really glad I made the trip there, and will definitely revisit one day.

Disappointed in our first visit to this lovely dog park. Small group of people and dogs already…read morewere there, it was our first visit to the park. I have medium size puppy (she's 50 pounds). 4/5 dogs there were fine, but 1 smaller dog was the boss and very aggressive. Bit at, lunged and chased my dog. The owner offered to put her dog in the other side for the smaller dogs, but never left the picnic bench seat to do so. Since my dog was shaken and cornered by all the dogs(since the boss dog(in charge) was being aggressive with mine), we left. Won't be going back.

Poop bags, by the lake, no water station, benches and picnic tables. Ample trees for shades. A lot…read moreof agility equipment. Barely any grass, mulch flooring. What is annoying is that you need an empire pass or pay day rate over the summer (memorial to Labor Day). Didn't know this is a New York State Park too? Urgh, as if taxes in ny is not high enough. Security walks around all day and will ticket you. To purchase a single pass, go to the main Emerson park entrance and buy it from the booth. I heard it is $2 but did not verify. Dog park here has two sections a large and small park, not super big. Also this park is a headache to get to, a lot of back roads

I want to give a HUGE shout out to Woofs, in the Village of Webster! This facility is a dream for…read moredogs of all sizes, though I happened to have my 75lb Golden Retriever there recently. This indoor dog park has lots of room for dogs to just RUN, and has some agility equipment for those on the more athletic side. Kris, the owner, made sure this place was clean and pristine for our playtime there, and she remained on site and engaged with our dog Lucy the entire time. Woofs has a separate play area for smaller dogs as well, so when size matters to your furbaby, they can be assured that they'll feel safe and sound playing without the worry of being overwhelmed by larger dogs. Recently, with the canine flu going around, Woofs took some time to evaluate how to keep the doggos safe and healthy. Ultimately Woofs modeled some COVID best practices and we ended up with a private playtime for just our dog. Kris cleans between scheduled playtimes to ensure a clean and safe play area. I know several doggy day care places that don't take these precautions - it's definitely a hit to the "bottom line," but I fully appreciate the care that Woofs has taken to provide a safe, healthy, and holistic play alternative to dogs of all sizes, especially on inclement weather days. Woofs even has some exercise equipment (stationery cycles, and treadmills) that allow owners to get a workout in while overseeing their dog in the play area, if they so desire. Definitely a 10 out of 10, and we'll be back!!!!

It's a great place to go, just wish it wasn't so far away as it's hard to go often. Great for…read morerainy days

This park is so lovely! And much bigger than I expected it to be…read more Situated along Owasco Lake, there are beach areas, a dog park, sizeable pavilions, a boat launch, and all sorts of spaces (the Merry-Go Round Playhouse Theater is also located in this park). My one complaint? There could certainly be more / better signage. When looking for the bathroom recently, the first closed one (over by Merry-Go Round) directed you to the large pavilion on the main (other) side of the park. When there, you were directed to actually use the bathrooms at the little league field (up near the entrance back on the other side of the park). Also, for newcomers who are trying to find the dog park or whatnot, some extra signage would be helpful (the dog park is kinda tucked away). TL;DR Very much enjoyed my recent visit here - I'll be back! :)