Lakeside Park
The Lakeside Park in Owasco, New York is a historic "pleasure ground" park located on Owasco Lake in Cayuga County, New York. Around it, JMA Wireless Dome (22 mi) comes first on our list. For mild weather, aim for May to September (67–80°F highs).
A garden inside Owasco
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 16°, with about 109" of snow a year. When to go ↓
Auburn is the nearest base
Auburn is 3 miles northwest, with 9 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep
May, June, July, August and September are the mild months, with highs of 67–80°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
A month-by-month look
Here is how the weather at Lakeside Park changes month by month.
Lakeside Park
The Lakeside Park in Owasco, New York is a historic "pleasure ground" park located on Owasco Lake in Cayuga County, New York. It is a 40 acres (16 ha) park located within the boundaries of Emerson Park, a 130-acre (53 ha) municipal park system. The property includes four contributing design and architectural features: the remaining 25 acres (10 ha) of the park, including the primary and secondary paths and walkways, vistas, vegetation, and cast-iron lampposts and benches; and the Pavilion, Carousel Shelter, and Refreshment / Concession Stand. The park was originally designed and laid out in 1895 by the Auburn and Syracuse Electric Railroad Company. A Charles I. D. Looff carousel was installed in 1900. In 1908, this ride was replaced by another Looff carousel.
- Type
- Garden
- Area
- 25 acres
- Listed
- National Register of Historic Places (1989)
Where to sleep near Lakeside Park
For a bed close by, look to Skaneateles (22) and Skaneateles (12).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Lakeside Park | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Owasco | in town | — | 1 1 inn or B&B | 3,468 | $282K | — |
| Skaneateles | 7 mi east | 10 min | 22 10 hotels · 2 motels · 9 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins | 7,016 | $458K | — |
| Skaneateles | 6 mi northeast | 10 min | 12 5 hotels · 7 inns & B&Bs | 2,503 | $647K | A− |
| Auburn | 3 mi northwest | 5 min | 9 5 hotels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins | 25,947 | $153K | C |
| Sennett | 5 mi north | 10 min | 7 3 hotels · 2 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs | 3,258 | $279K | — |
| Seneca Falls | 13 mi west | 20 min | 14 7 hotels · 4 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 campground | 8,845 | $137K | C |
| Ledyard 25% vacation homes | 13 mi southwest | 20 min | 9 5 hotels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 1 campground | 1,350 | $249K | — |
| Syracuse | 22 mi northeast | 35 min | 28 21 hotels · 2 motels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 144,896 | $138K | D− |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
After Lakeside Park
More places people know lie within 59 miles.
122 mi Stadium & arenaJMA Wireless Dome
225 mi LakeSeneca Lake
317 mi LakeCayuga Lake
421 mi LakeOnondaga Lake
40 mi State parkWatkins Glen State Park
525 mi State parkTaughannock Falls State Park
35 mi MountainCumorah
58 mi MuseumCorning Museum of Glass400K visitors a yearPhoto credits
JMA Wireless Dome: Jimhoward03, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Seneca Lake: RochesterNY, Public domain · Cayuga Lake: The original uploader was Cornellrockey at English Wikipedia. Later versions we, CC BY-SA 2.5 · Onondaga Lake: R. A. Nonenmacher, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Watkins Glen State Park: Flickr user: Peter Rivera Stamford, Connecticut https://www.flickr.com/people/ri, CC BY 2.0 · Taughannock Falls State Park: Michael C. Rygel, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Cumorah: Hillcumorahpageantstage.jpg: la salebete derivative work: Eustress (talk), CC BY-SA 2.0 · Corning Museum of Glass: User:Stilfehler, CC BY-SA 3.0
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Lakeside Park: common questions
Is Lakeside Park in Owasco?
Yes. It’s inside Owasco, NY.
When is the best time to visit Lakeside Park?
May, June, July, August and September, with highs of 67–80°.
What is the closest airport to Lakeside Park?
Syracuse Hancock (SYR), about 26 miles away.
Where should I stay near Lakeside Park?
Skaneateles (7 mi, 22 places to stay), Skaneateles (6 mi, 12 places to stay) and Auburn (3 mi, 9 places to stay).
Tips from people in Owasco
Share what you know in Owasco’s Town Square.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.