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Parks, Recreation & Youth Programs

The Department of Parks, Recreation & Youth Programs manages over 1,000 acres of parks, playgrounds, and open spaces in Syracuse. We manage these spaces and plan events and programs. Our mission is to support city residents and visitors now and in the future.

Visit Our Parks

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Find Activities and Events

Parks and Recreation activities and events

Find Classes and Programs

Parks and Recreation classes and programs

Self Services

  • Become a Lifeguard
  • Learn to Swim
  • Report a Problem with a Tree
  • Reserve an Athletic Field
  • Reserve Space in a City Park
  • Request a Free Tree

Other Information & Initiatives

ReLeaf Syracuse

ReLeaf Syracuse is a program that helps grow and nurture trees in Syracuse. It also sets goals and makes plans for how to keep our city's trees healthy and thriving in the future.

Urban Forest Master Plan

The Urban Forest Master Plan serves as a roadmap for how the Syracuse community can work together to protect, preserve and grow our urban tree canopy.

Tree Services

The Forestry Division at Syracuse Parks & Recreation Department oversees the management of 35,000 street trees and 10,000 parks trees scattered across 400 miles of road and 1,000 acres of parkland. Forestry staff inspect approximately 1,200 service requests annually. The crew manages approximately 40% requests with the remaining work performed by contractors.

 

Contact Us

Phone

315-473-4330

Location

Main Office
412 Spencer Street, 13204
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Hours

Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Department Head

Tony Williams
Commissioner
Email: SyracuseParks@syrgov.net 

Parks News

  • Schumer Delivers Nearly $11 Million for Thousands of New Trees in CNY
  • City Parks Hosts Second Mile Marketplace on the Creekwalk Sept. 23
  • Community Design Sessions for Kirk Park Minority Veterans Memorial

Parks Events

  • 2023 West Side Community Tree Planting
  • 2023 Eastwood Community Tree Planting
  • 2023 Halloweenville at Burnet Park

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