- Long Branch Park
Long Branch Park is a public park in
Onondaga County, New York , located in the town of Solvay on Long Branch Road near NYS Route 370 and John Glenn Boulevard. The park is located near the edge ofOnondaga Lake and is often misidentified as an extension of Onondaga Park.Founded in the late 1800s by Ben and George Maurer, Long Branch Park was originally an
amusement park with boxing arenas, a trolley, andCarousel #18, which is now in Syracuse's largest mall,Carousel Center . The amusement park closed in 1938.On September 15, 1912, a tornado swept through the park, destroying 40 homes and arguably contributing to the eventual closure of the amusement park due to the damage.
The park is open year round and offers a sledding hill in winter, cross-country skiing, vantages for high school and college Regatta events and multiple activities during warmer months. Local schools use the park for sports activities; mainly track and field. Some popular annual events at Long Branch Park include an extensive antique festival, numerous automotive shows, Oktoberfest, Scottish Festival, outdoor theater and other local events.
In the summer of 2006, Long Branch Park was expanded to include the addition of a small sub-park with paved walkways, a parking area and children's playground.
External links
* [http://www.onondagacountyparks.com Onondaga County Parks]
* [http://www.carouselcenter.com/content.asp?ContentId=789&inside_mall=Yes History of Carousel #18]
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