Welcome to Madison County Parks

The parks are available for everyone's use and enjoyment. The following rules have been created to assure that the natural setting and tranquility of the parks are protected.

Carry In-Carry Out
Open year round from sunrise to sunset
For special vehicle access call the Madison County Planning Department at (315) 366-2376
No artifacts or plants to be disturbed or removed from park property
Park facilities and equipment to be used as designed and intended
No off road vehicles
Pets to be under control at all times
Be courteous to your surroundings and others

Be a Friend of the Park!
Are you interested in receiving information on park events? Would you like to be involved in future activities? For more information or to be included on our mailing list, call the Madison County Planning Department at (315) 366-2376



Explore the natural setting of the forest and wetland, or learn about the history of Nichols Pond Park located in the Town of Fenner.

Historic site of Oneida Indian Village
Recognized site of 1615 Champlain-Oneida Battleground
45 acres including woodlands, wetland, and open lawn
Nature trails for hiking and winter activities
Observation deck overlooking wetland habitat
Interpretive signs
Two open pavilions and numerous picnic sites with tables and grills
Water and toilet facilities

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Enjoy a game of softball, have a picnic, or take in one of the scenic views offered by the unique setting of Oxbow Falls Park located in the Town of Lincoln.

125 acres of woodland, streams, waterfalls, and rugged terrain
Picturesque 100-foot waterfall
Located on northern edge of geologic formation (Helderberg Escarpment) formed over 350 million years ago
Panoramic view stretching across the Oneida Lake Plain to Lake Ontario
Hiking trails
Open pavilion and numerous picnic sites with tables and grills
Softball field
Frisbee golf
Water and toilet facilities available (summer months)

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A picturesque 167 foot waterfall is the main attraction of Chittenango Falls State Park! Glacial sculpting over 40 million year-old bedrock is responsible for this scenic feature. An interesting variety of both plants and wildlife may be found along the trails. Visitors can view the falls from the top, walk the winding trail into the gorge view the falls from the footbridge and return to the top along the small trail on the opposite side of the gorge.

Campsites
Empire Passport Accepted
Fishing
Hiking
Nature Trail
Pavilions
Handicap Accessibility
Picnic Tables
Playground
Showers
Tent/Trailer Sites

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Five miles of hiking trails, including a section of the Link Trail and its free to enter, with a suggested $5 nonmember donation since we're a non-profit.

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