Parks & Recreation
Parks & Recreation Department
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General Information
The Town of Van Buren Parks and Recreation Department is located in Van Buren Central Park. The park offers a variety of amenities, including softball fields, a basketball court, tennis courts, a handball court, the Van Buren Pool (outdoor and seasonal), a fishing pond, and picnic facilities of various sizes available for private parties or company picnics.
Park Hours
General Park Hours: Open daily from 9:00 AM – 7:30 PM.
Please note that some parks may have specific closing times that differ from the hours listed here. All closing times are posted at each park entrance. Park gates are LOCKED at the posted closing time, so please plan accordingly.
Park Fishing Information
Fishing in Van Buren Pond: Permitted from April 1 to November 1. Standard New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) regulations apply, and catch-and-release is encouraged. It is typically restocked once more in the summer, pending confirmation from Carpenter’s Brook Fish Hatchery. If a second stocking occurs, we will post an update here.
Pavilion Reservations
For more information and photos of our available facilities, click the ‘Pavilion Reservations‘ button below to visit the dedicated page.
Reservation Schedule:
We begin taking reservations on the first business day in February for Town of Van Buren residents, businesses, and organizations. All other individuals and groups may begin making reservations one week later.
Recreation Programs
The Town of Van Buren Parks and Recreation Department offers a variety of seasonal programs for all ages. Program details are available in the department’s seasonal flyers and on the Town website. For more information regarding Rec Programs, click the button below to visit the dedicated webpage.
Where to find program flyers:
– Local pre-schools within the Baldwinsville School District
– Area banks throughout Baldwinsville
– Baldwinsville Public Library
– Van Buren Town Hall
– Parks and Recreation Office
Dog Policy - Rules For Bringing Your Dog To The Park
Dogs are welcome in Van Buren Park but must be leashed and under their owner’s control at all times. This is mandated by the Town of Van Buren’s Leash Law and applies whether the park is full or empty. We appreciate the cooperation of all dog owners—please note that the Town’s Dog Control Officer may be contacted if necessary.
We also kindly ask that dog owners clean up after their pets and refrain from allowing them on the basketball or tennis courts. Thank you!
We certainly understand dog owners wanting to let their beloved pets run and play. If you haven’t already, consider visiting the Good Dog Park at Onondaga Lake Park. It’s located just inside the park entrance off Route 370, near the intersection with John Glenn Boulevard.
Park Locations & Directions
The following is a list of all the parks and their addresses in the Town Of Van Buren
- Memphis Park (SGT Christopher Simpson Memorial Park): 6514 Church St, Memphis, NY 13112
- Erie Canalway: 6481 Bennetts Corners Rd, Memphis, NY 13112
- Van Buren Park (Town Pool): 7350 Canton St, Baldwinsville, NY 13027
- Van Buren Lodge: 2607 Conners Rd, Baldwinsville, NY 13027
- Harbour Heights Park: 23 Waterfront Dr, Baldwinsville, NY 13027
- Snowdale Park: 308 Snowdale Dr, Syracuse, NY 13209
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Office Information
- 7350 Canton Street Baldwinsville, NY 13027-6706
- Operational Hours: M-F 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
- Closed: Saturday-Sunday
Staff
- Heidi Anders | Parks and Recreation Director
- Mason White | Recreation Supervisor
Brief Overview
The Parks and Recreation Department offers a diverse, year round program of activities for people of all ages, as well as a number of fine facilities.