Parks, Recreation & Youth Programs

The Department of Parks, Recreation & Youth Programs manages over 1,000 acres of parks, playgrounds, and open spaces in Syracuse. We manage these spaces and plan events and programs. Our mission is to support city residents and visitors now and in the future.

Visit Our Parks

Search for and browse our parks

Find Activities and Events

Parks and Recreation activities and events

Find Classes and Programs

Parks and Recreation classes and programs

Self-Services

Other Information & Initiatives

ReLeaf Syracuse

ReLeaf Syracuse is a program that helps grow and nurture trees in Syracuse. It also sets goals and makes plans for how to keep our city's trees healthy and thriving in the future.

Urban Forest Master Plan

The Urban Forest Master Plan serves as a roadmap for how the Syracuse community can work together to protect, preserve and grow our urban tree canopy.

Tree Services

The Forestry division oversees the management of 35,000 street trees and 10,000 parks trees scattered across 400 miles of road and 1,000 acres of parkland.