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Area Parks to Visit

Who says a family vacation needs to be expensive? In the Whiteface Region, there are a variety of day parks you and your family can visit during your stay - many of them totally free! Pack a picnic lunch, bring your camera, and make a fun day of enjoying the outdoors.

 

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Town Clock Park
This area has pavers, benches, and a town clock and is connected with the sidewalk system. This space overlooks the Ausable River and holds celebrations of the town.
Location:
Au Sable Forks, New York
  
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Town Park and Youth Center
On Route 86 in Wilmington turn onto Springfield Road, then a left onto Park Road and go to the turn around and park. This is the same location as the Youth Center. This park offers; bicycle skills area, skateboard area, tennis,...
Location:
Wilmington, New York
  
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Douglas Memorial Park
This park has two ways to access it. By bike or by foot, travel down Mill Hill Road and Glen Road, bear right onto Glen Road, and shortly after you will see the Covered Bridge. The Covered Bridge was built in 1857 and was restored as...
Location:
Jay, New York
  
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Wilmington Youth Center
Free skating, weather permitting, with Whiteface Mountain as a backdrop. Open from sunrise to 10:00 p.m. daily. Enjoy the sledding/tubing hill at the Youth Center. Everything is free to the public!
Location:
Wilmington, New York
  
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Jay Covered Bridge Park
This wooden covered bridge spans 175 feet over the East Branch Ausable River in Jay. It was constructed in 1857, and completely restored in 2007. It's also the last remaining covered bridge in northern New York. It is...
Location:
Jay, New York
  
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Bridge Park
On Route 86 opposite of the town library across the river. It has great views of river and bridge. It has an old chair lift, which is great photo opportunity. Also includes fishing access, fishing trail, water access, and doggy doo...
Location:
Wilmington, New York
  
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Wilmington Town Beach
Lake Everest is a great spot located off the beaten path. You will find a sandy beach and picnic area, a short hiking trail, tons of birds, wildflowers galore, and an all access fishing platform. Getting there The ...
Location:
Wilmington, New York
  
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Village Green
This space is one of Jay's cultural historical areas with a bandstand and a green. You can find the Village Green off of Route 9N. It is diagonal from the intersection with NYS Route 86. This land was donated by John Purmont and...
Location:
Jay, New York
  
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Town of Jay Children’s Park and Playground
Turn off of Route 9N onto County Highway 22, and turn left onto N. Jay Rd/County Highway 9r. Turn left onto Randys Lane. The park is on the left past the first house. This park has play elements appropriate for ages from 2-12 years...
Location:
Jay, New York
  
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Heritage Park
On Route 86 in Wilmington. This is semi-private park owned by the Methodist Church and the Town of Wilmington that welcomes public to picnic, enjoy being outside, and the scenic view of the mountains and AuSable River. This area has...
Location:
Wilmington, New York
  
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Riverside Park - Downtown
This park has a pavilion, benches, shady area, short walking path, and fishing access. Parks Turn off of NYS Route 9N between the Hollywood Theatre and Community Bank. Follow road through parking lot of the Grand Union. Park will be...
Location:
Au Sable Forks, New York
  
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Francis M. Pattno & John F. Gale Memorial Park
Includes Justin Bureau Memorial Field. This park has two ways to access it; however the easier one is from downtown AuSable Forks. From NYS Route 9N turn onto Forge St near the River Side Pizza. Travel to the end cross over the...
Location:
Au Sable Forks, New York
  
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