PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT
Director: Eric Bacon
Email: ebacon@townofcamillus.com
Staff:
Richard Homeyer
Daniel Klaczko
Donald Klaczko
Zachary Desormeau
Sara Young
Mailing Address:
4600 W. Genesee Street
Syracuse, NY 13219
Physical Address:
1 Shove Park Drive (2nd Floor)
Camillus, NY
Office Hours:
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Monday through Friday
(except holidays)
Phone: (315) 487-3600
Fax: (315) 487-2170
Leisure Line: 487-2170 (24 Hour Program Info)
A large variety of sports and recreational activities are offered by the Parks & Recreation Department year round. For further information and instructions for registration or participation in the current programs being offered, please review the Parks & Recreation Department seasonal schedule here.
Parks programs can now be paid for by credit card or electronic check. Please call the office to verify availability before paying (surcharge applies)!
YOGA
Yoga Basics classes start September 23. Come and enjoy a basic yoga class that will focus on traditional yoga postures while connecting with your breath. This class will help you to build strength, increase flexibility and offer you the opportunity to reduce stress through complete relaxation that will purify and realign the body, mind, spirit connection. Click here for more information.
ZUMBA FITNESS
Zumba Fitness classes start September 13...click here for more information.
CAMILLUS/WEST GENESEE SPORTS HALL OF FAME:
Eligible Candidate Criteria: Candidate must be a recognizable and respected member of the Town of Camillus and/or West Genesee School District Community, either past or present that has made a significant impact in the areas of sports and/or recreation. Click here for a nomination form.
2010 BEACH & POOL INFORMATION:
The West Genesee High School Pool is open for Public Swim Monday through Friday from 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., excluding the week of July 12th - 16th.
Veteran's Memorial Park at Gillie Lake features a sandy beach close to picnic tables, grills, and a playground. The beach is open June 5 & 6, June 12 & 13, and daily from June 19 until August 15 from 11:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m.
Beach Admission:
4 and under: Free
Age 5-17: $2.00
Age 18-59: $3.00
59 and over: Free
Season Pass:
Season pass photo ID cards for West Genesee School District residents can be purchased at the Parks & Recreation Department located at the Shove Park Ice Arena Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Age 5-17: $25.00
Age 18-59: $45.00
Family Pass: $100.00
Camillus Park Pool has been closed. For further info, contact the Parks & Recreation Department.
Click here to review historical attendance information and the 2008 Camillus Pool Evaluation Report.
Click here to review the Camillus Pool Survey Results
PARK INFORMATION:
There are eight parks and over 850 acres of parkland maintained by the Parks & Recreation Department. Pavilion reservations are available at no cost to Town residents, $50 for non-residents. These following facilities offer amenities such as playgrounds, picnic pavilions, ball fields, swimming, ice skating, fishing, hiking, snowshoeing, cross country skiing, snowmobiling, horseback riding, and summer youth programs:
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PARK
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AMENITIES |
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Bicentennial Park
4600 West Genesee Street (Camillus Municipal Building)
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playground, ball fields
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Camillus Park
Pool Road
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playground, hiking trails, picnic pavilion
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Erie Canal Park
5750 Devoe Road
Phone (315) 488-3409
http://eriecanalcamillus.com/
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Sims’ Museum, boat tours, hiking trails, bicycling, horseback riding, cross country skiing, snowshoeing and snowmobiling. Dog walking is allowed in this park. |
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Munro Park
First Street, Village of Camillus
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playground, ball fields, picnic pavilion, tennis |
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Reed Webster Park
Warners Road
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playground, ball fields, picnic pavilion, tennis
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Shove Park
Shove Park Drive, 487-5085
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playground, ball fields, picnic pavilion, ice arena, fishing
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Veteran’s Memorial Park at Gillie Lake
Sands Road / Gillie Brook Road
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Schoolhouse Museum, playground, fishing, hiking trail, swimming, picnic pavilions |
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Warners Park
Newport Road
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playground, picnic pavilion |
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Scenic Hills Park
Carol Lane |
playground, picnic pavilion |
POPULAR PROGRAMS
Swimming
Swimming facilities are available at Veteran’s Memorial Park at Gillie Lake and West Genesee High School. Open swimming is available at Veteran’s Memorial Park at Gillie Lake during the summer months from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Swimming is available at West Genesee High School during the winter months.
Music in the Park
During the month of July, the Parks & Recreation Department hosts a free concert each Wednesday evening from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Bicentennial Park at the Camillus Municipal Building (weather permitting). A new band performs each week and popcorn and lemonade are provided compliments of the Camillus Police Benevolent Association. Ample lawn space is available; bring a blanket or lawn chair. |