CITY PARKS LANDMARK FOUNTAIN RETURNS TO FRANKLIN SQUARE Published on October 31, 2024 The City of Syracuse Department of Parks & Recreation announces the completion of the restoration of the iconic fountain in Franklin Square. This beloved landmark returned to its place at the corner of Plum and Solar Streets Oct. 24 and City crews reinstalled the fountain after a 12-month absence Tagged as: , City News & Press Releases, Syracuse Parks & Recreation News
CITY PARKS HOSTS 2024 MILE MARKETPLACE ON THE CREEKWALK OCTOBER 5 Published on October 02, 2024 The City of Syracuse Department of Parks and Recreation, along with the Kirk Park Neighborhood Association, will host the Mile Marketplace on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. along the Onondaga Creekwalk in Lower Onondaga Park, 655 Onondaga Avenue, 13207. Tagged as: , City News & Press Releases, Syracuse Parks & Recreation News
Second Chance Canine Adoption Shelter to Host Adoption Event Published on September 10, 2024 The City of Syracuse Second Chance Canine Adoption Shelter and Friends of Second Chance, Inc., will host a dog adoption event on Saturday, September 14, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the shelter, located at 6660 East Seneca Turnpike, 13078. Tagged as: , City News & Press Releases, Syracuse Parks & Recreation News
Syracuse Parks & Recreation Accepting Swimsuit Donations Until Sept. 4 Published on August 12, 2024 The City of Syracuse Department of Parks & Recreation is now accepting new and gently used swimwear for children who do not have the appropriate clothing to participate in swimming and water activities. The department will be accepting brand new swimsuits, swim trunks, and burkinis for all genders, sizes, and ages through September 4. Tagged as: , City News & Press Releases, Syracuse Parks & Recreation News
NEW PICKLEBALL COURTS AND PLAYGROUND AT UPPER ONONDAGA PARK Published on August 06, 2024 Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh, members of the Syracuse Common Council and Parks Commissioner Tony Williams celebrated the grand opening of the newly installed pickleball courts and playground at Upper Onondaga Park today with pickleball lessons, clinics and open play Tagged as: , City News & Press Releases, Syracuse Parks & Recreation News
Mayor Walsh Unveils New Splash Pad at Washington Square Park Published on July 30, 2024 Mayor Ben Walsh, Parks Commissioner Tony Williams, and Tomorrow’s Neighborhoods Today (TNT) representatives welcomed community members and stakeholders on July 30 for the unveiling of the new splash pad at Washington Square Park, located at 101 Washington Square, 13208, on the Northside of Syracuse. Tagged as: , City News & Press Releases, Syracuse Parks & Recreation News
Cooling Centers Open at Cecile and Magnarelli Community Centers Published on July 09, 2024 Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh announced the City of Syracuse will open cooling centers for extended hours at two city community centers on Tuesday, July 9. The Cecile Community Center at 174 W. Seneca Turnpike and the Magnarelli Community Center at 2308 Grant Boulevard will be open for cooling from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. today. A National Weather Service Heat Advisory is in effect until 8 p.m. Tagged as: , City News & Press Releases, Syracuse Parks & Recreation News
City of Syracuse Opens Swim Lesson Sign-Ups June 27 Published on June 27, 2024 The City of Syracuse Department of Parks & Recreation announced it will open Session I swim lesson registration on Thursday, June 27, at 4:00 p.m. for city residents, and on Friday, June 28th, at 4:00 p.m. for non-city residents. There will be three sessions offered this summer. Tagged as: , City News & Press Releases, Syracuse Parks & Recreation News
City of Syracuse Releases 2024 Outdoor Pool Schedule Published on June 13, 2024 The City of Syracuse Department of Parks & Recreation announced it will open outdoor pools on a rolling basis beginning with Schiller Park Pool on Tuesday, June 18. All pools are scheduled to be open by the end of June and will remain open through mid-August, weather permitting. Tagged as: , City News & Press Releases, Syracuse Parks & Recreation News
City Parks Annual “Big Rig Day” At Burnet Park May 18 Published on May 14, 2024 Big rigs will start rolling into Burnet Park for City Parks annual “Big Rig Day” on Saturday, May 18 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event offers interactive fun and entertainment for children of all ages. Children can climb in and explore some of the city’s big trucks from the Police, Fire, Public Works, Parks, and Water departments, as well as other rigs from local companies and organizations. Tagged as: , City News & Press Releases, Syracuse Parks & Recreation News
Parks Offers Another Lifeguard Training Opportunity For Summer Job Published on May 09, 2024 There’s still time to become a lifeguard. The City of Syracuse Department of Parks & Recreation is offering another full lifeguard training class and recertification training class for the 2024 summer season, which begins in mid-June. Interested candidates can sign up now for a prerequisite swim test to be included in the next certification course starting on May 18. Tagged as: , City News & Press Releases, Syracuse Parks & Recreation News
City's Golf Courses to Begin Opening May 1 Published on April 27, 2024 The City of Syracuse Department of Park & Recreation will open its two nine-hole courses beginning in May. Burnet Park will open Wednesday, May 1 and Sunnycrest Park will open Wednesday, May 8. The courses operate seven days a week from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., weather permitting, except for Thursday, July 4. Both courses will be closed in observance of the Independence Day holiday. Tagged as: , City News & Press Releases, Syracuse Parks & Recreation News
Informational Session for Hanover Square Fountain Redesign April 15 Published on April 08, 2024 The City of Syracuse Department of Parks & Recreation, in partnership with QPK Design, will host an informational session regarding the proposed Hanover Square Fountain redesign on Monday, April 15 from 4 to 7 p.m. The meeting will take place in Hanover Square, 110 S. Warren Street, 13202. Tagged as: , City News & Press Releases, Syracuse Parks & Recreation News
Mayor Walsh Announces Opening of Canine Adoption Shelter Published on March 04, 2024 Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh announced the opening of the City of Syracuse Second Chance Canine Adoption Shelter at 6660 East Seneca Turnpike next to Jamesville Correctional Facility. The City of Syracuse hired seven shelter attendants and one supervisor to oversee the sheltering and care of the dogs, in preparation for adoption facilitated by Friends of Second Chance Shelter Inc. Tagged as: , City News & Press Releases, Syracuse Parks & Recreation News