Parks and Recreation
GENERAL INFORMATION
Bathrooms at both parks have been closed for the season.
Boat Launch: The Village of Cazenovia will not be mailing out applications this year. You can get them an application on the website of you can call 315-655-3041 (ext. 2) and we can email or mail you an application. You can also come in person to the Village Office at 90 Albany Street, Cazenovia. The office is open Monday-Friday from 8 am to 4 pm. Reminder to include your driver license, valid boat and trailer registration.
Lauch will open for the season on April 26, 2025.
All Kayak/Canoe spots at both parks have been filled for the 2025 season.
Park Hours:
Dawn to Dusk
Swimming Hours:
Lakeside Park swimming has ended for the 2024 season
Department Organization
Our highly dedicated Village Public Works employees maintain and oversee the village parks. For questions, comments or concerns about the parks, please contact:
Tom Tait, Village Parks Commissioner
E-mail: ttait@twcny.rr.com
Phone:
YOUTH RECREATION
The Joint Youth Program serves children from Cazenovia, Fenner and Nelson. The summer program information can be found at Cazenovia RecDesk.
Kristen Brink, Program Director
E-mail: cazyouthrec@gmail.com
315-655-3041
The Joint Youth Recreation Board oversees the program:
Tom Tait – Village of Cazenovia Elected Official
Kyle Reger – Town of Cazenovia Elected Official
Bill Wester – Town of Fenner Elected Official
Mark Costello – Town of Fenner Community Member
Deborah Kenn – Town of Nelson Elected Official
Cazenovia Area Sports and Recreation Organizations and Businesses
PARK FACILITIES AND RESERVATIONS
January 2, 2025, the Village of Cazenovia will start taking reservations for the Park Facilities.
Boat Launch Permit Application
Lakeland Park view flyer
Location: Forman Street across from the Brae Loch
Services: Swimming, restrooms and bathhouse
Events: Greater Cazenovia Area Chamber of Commerce, Oneida Savings Summer Concert Series on Thursdays June -August. Lion’s Club Easter Egg Hunt. 4th of July Fireworks and Concert
Burton Street Fields
Location: Burton St., across from the Elementary School
Services: Baseball Field, Basketball Court, Ice Hockey Rink (in winter)
Lakeside Park view flyer
Location: Forman St/East Lake Rd.
Services: Picnic Pavilions, Playground Equipment, Two Softball Fields, Sand Volleyball Court, Hand Launch and Kayak Canoe Racks, Boat Launch
Kayak Storage: Applications for the 2025 season will start being issued March 3,2025
Boat Launch: Use of the Boat Launch Ramp at Lakeside Park is by permit only. Applications will be sent out in the beginning of March for the 2024 season.
Day passes are available Monday-Thursday for purchase at the Village Office. Day passes are $30 and an application will need to be filled out along with a valid copy of your trailer and boat registration.
2019 Cazenovia Boat Launch Stats for Lake Summit
Memorial Park (Formerly known as Cannon Park)
Location: Albany Street (opposite Sullivan Street)
Events: Veterans’ Day, Memorial Day, 9/11 Observance
EVENTS INFORMATION
Farmers Market
The Greater Cazenovia Area Chamber of Commerce sponsors a weekly farmers market. It takes place every Saturday from May to October from 9 am until 1 pm.
Fireworks
Every year on the Fourth of July, Lakeland Park has a display of fireworks. They begin at dusk, and are preceded by a concert in the park. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets
Parade
VILLAGE CEMETERIES
Evergreen Cemetery
Location: Outer Fenner St.
Hours: May-October, Superintendent is on site or contact the Village Clerk.