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Mayor Walsh Announces Deer Management to Start in City Week of Dec 12

Published on December 07, 2022

Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh announced deer management carried out by qualified wildlife managers from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) will begin the week of December 12 and continue through March of 2023.

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2022 "Home for the Holidays" Tree Lighting Celebration Announcement

Published on November 10, 2022

Mayor Walsh announces plans for the 2022 "Home for the Holidays" Tree Lighting Celebration as assembly of Clinton Square Christmas tree beings.

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Southside Park Improvements Input Sessions

Published on October 19, 2022

Parks will be hosting three public input sessions to seek ideas for future Southside Park improvements. With close to $1 million of upcoming project opportunities, the department is encouraging community input to assist with the planning process. Each session will include information boards designed for the public to review and provide input.

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City Parks To Host Halloweenville 2022 at Burnet Park

Published on October 13, 2022

City Parks to host Halloweenville 2022 at Burnet Park on Friday, October 28 from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. and Saturday, October 29 from 3:30 to 9:00 p.m. This family-friendly event is open to everyone and will offer tricks, treats and a movie showing of Hocus Pocus for free.

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Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk Traffic Advisory

Published on October 13, 2022

The American Cancer Society will be hosting its annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk at Clinton Square on Sunday, October 16, 2022. The following street will be closed for the event.

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Schiller Park Soccer Field Closing For Maintenance October 11

Published on October 03, 2022

The field will be unavailable to organized and open play during the closure for approximately 6-8 weeks, weather permitting Temporary fencing will be placed around the field to protect the work. Fall maintenance will include topdressing, aerating and seeding of the fields.

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City Parks Hosts Inaugural Mile Marketplace on the Creekwalk Oct. 1

Published on September 29, 2022

The outdoor market runs 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and will feature vendor booths representing city-based farmstands, artisans, crafters, small business, and non-profit agencies. The event will also promote wellness with activities throughout the day.

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Mayor Walsh Unveils New Playground at Norwood Park

Published on August 10, 2022

Mayor Ben Walsh, Parks Commissioner Julie LaFave, and Common Council Parks Chair Rasheada Caldwell and Eastwood Neighborhood Association President Jimmy Monto welcomed community members on August 10 for the unveiling of the new playground at Norwood Park, located at 393 Ashdale Ave, on the eastside of Syracuse.

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Mayor Walsh Announces Upgrade of City Parking Meters

Published on July 21, 2022

City recommends users pay with Flowbird app to avoid glitches with current meters

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City of Syracuse Reports Results of 2022 Deer Management

Published on June 08, 2022

The City of Syracuse reported the results of its 2022 deer management program to the Syracuse Common Council on Wednesday. In the third year of the program, 92 deer were removed between December 2021 and March 2022. Deer management also occurred in five other municipalities: Camillus, Solvay, Dewitt, Fayetteville and Manlius.

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City Parks Announces Playground Engagement Opportunities for Feedbacks

Published on June 06, 2022

Playgrounds include: Cannon Street Community Center, Upper Onondaga Park and Spirit of Jubilee Park

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Kayak Rentals Available at Hiawatha Lake

Published on June 03, 2022

Pre-registration required on Syracuse.recdesk.com

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Syracuse Parks Department to Host Two Additional In-Person Job Fairs

Published on May 16, 2022

The Syracuse Department of Parks, Recreation and Youth Programs will host two in-person job fairs on Wednesday, May 18 from 5–7 p.m. and Saturday, May 21 from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. at the Bob Cecile Community Center, 174 W. Seneca Turnpike, 13205.

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Return of Annual Big Rig Day at Burnet Park

Published on May 12, 2022

The City of Syracuse’s annual Big Rig Day at Burnet Park will return on Saturday, May 14 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Children and their families can climb behind the wheel of some of the City’s biggest trucks from the Police, Fire, Public Works, Parks, and Water departments, as well as other rigs from local companies and organizations.

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Mayor Walsh and Parks Commissioner LaFave Announce Plans for Projects

Published on April 22, 2022

Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh and Department of Parks, Recreation & Youth Programs Commissioner Julie LaFave announced plans for four major parks facilities improvements in Eastwood. Projects were identified through a number of in-person Eastwood engagement meetings and hundreds of surveys collected this past summer and fall.

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City Parks Announces Upcoming Public Engagement Meetings Seeking Input

Published on April 18, 2022

$300,000 allocated from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) for projects

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Syracuse City Parks Welcomes Syracuse Pond Hockey Classic

Published on January 31, 2022

On a frigid January Saturday, the Syracuse Pond Hockey Classic returned to scenic Hiawatha Lake at Upper Onondaga Park. Sixteen teams of skilled hockey players squared off in the one-day outdoor hockey tournament in Syracuse’s Strathmore neighborhood.

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