Our April Folksmarch takes us to a 52-acre park in the Village of Marcellus, NY.
There are over 2 miles of trails with Nine Mile Creek running through the lower section of the park. It is a great place to walk, play fetch with your dog, go for a jog, play tennis or baseball, and enjoy butterflies and wildlife. The park has been managed by the Town of Marcellus since obtaining it from Onondaga County in 1995. About 10 years later, a dedicated group of volunteers formed to help the town maintain and care for the park. Working together, the Parks Department and the Friends of Marcellus Park have provided upgrades to the playground, more electricity at the pavilions, replaced trees, provided a new concession stand and have made improvements to the Welcome Center. They have also arranged several events throughout the years including Olde Home Days, Summer Concerts, an Art Show, and a Fall Festival. Sounds like there is something for every season at Marcellus Park.
Enter at the Upper Entrance to the park, and check-in will be at the Playground Pavilion to the left. There is ample parking available. The park is dog friendly as long as dogs are on a leash, and please pick up after your pet. The walk is also stroller friendly and families are welcome. Most trails are gravel paths with a few slight inclines throughout the 5K route.
For more information, read our April 2021 Footnotes!
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