Town Of Camillus, New York. Phone: (315) 488-1335

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)

The Parks and Recreation Fall/Winter Brochure is now available.

The Parks & Recreation Department will be hosting another Kids Night Out on Saturday, January 30 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Click here for details.

The Parks & Recreation Department will be hosting another series of events during February Break. Click here for details.

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)!

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.

2009 BEACH AND POOL INFORMATION:
Veteran's Memorial Park at Gillie Lake features a sandy beach close to picnic tables, grills, and a playground. The beach is open June 6 & 7, June 13 & 14, and daily from June 20 until August 16 from Noon until 7:00 p.m.

Camillus Park Pool features two lanes set aside for lap swimming and the remainder of the pool free for recreational open swim. Chairs, umbrellas, and a changing area are provided. The pool is open daily June 20 to August 16 from Noon until 7:00 p.m.

Beach & Pool 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

Click here to review historical attendance information and the 2008 Camillus Pool Evaluation Report.

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:

PARK	AMENITIES
*Bicentennial Park* 4600 West Genesee Street (Camillus Municipal Building)	playground, ball fields, summer playground program
*Camillus Park* Pool Road Camillus Park Pool: 488-8181	playground, hiking trails, swimming, picnic pavilion
*Erie Canal Park* 5750 Devoe Road Phone (315) 488-3409 http://eriecanalcamillus.com/	Sims’ Museum, boat tours, hiking trails, bicycling, horseback riding, cross country skiing, snowshoeing and snowmobiling. Dog walking is allowed in this park.
*Munro Park* First Street, Village of Camillus	playground, ball fields, picnic pavilion, tennis
*Reed Webster Park* Warners Road	playground, ball fields, picnic pavilion, tennis
*Shove Park* Shove Park Drive, 487-5085	playground, ball fields, picnic pavilion, ice arena, fishing
*Veteran’s Memorial Park at Gillie Lake* Sands Road / Gillie Brook Road	Schoolhouse Museum, playground, fishing, hiking trail, swimming, picnic pavilions
*Warners Park* Newport Road	playground, picnic pavilion
*Scenic Hills Park* Carol Lane	playground, picnic pavilion

POPULAR PROGRAMS

Swimming
Swimming facilities are available at Camillus Park, Veteran’s Memorial Park at Gillie Lake, and West Genesee High School. Open swimming is available at Veteran’s Memorial Park at Gillie Lake and Camillus Park Pool during the summer months from 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., with lap swimming available at Camillus Park Pool. 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.