Otisco Lake Park: A Tranquil Retreat in New York’s Finger Lakes
Nestled in the picturesque Finger Lakes region, Otisco Lake Park offers a serene escape for nature lovers seeking
peace and stunning views. Located at 2525 Otisco Valley Road in Marietta, New York, this 3-acre gem is part of Onondaga County Parks
and sits along the shores of Otisco Lake, the easternmost of the eleven Finger Lakes. Dedicated in 2000 as one of the county’s
leisure facilities, the park emphasizes a passive setting, making it ideal for quiet reflection rather than active recreation.
The park’s highlights include majestic evergreens, commemorative shoreline benches, and hundreds of feet of prime
fishing access, allowing visitors to cast a line while enjoying panoramic lake vistas. As a carry-in, carry-out facility with a small
five-car parking area, it encourages responsible use and minimal environmental impact. Activities here are low-key: picnicking under
the trees, birdwatching, or simply soaking in the scenery of the lake against rolling hills.
Whether you’re a local from nearby Syracuse or a traveler exploring the Finger Lakes, Otisco Lake Park provides a
perfect spot for unwinding. Note that for those interested in larger areas, Onondaga County also manages the nearby Otisco Shores
Conservation Area at the southern end of the lake, offering more extensive natural terrain.
With its unspoiled charm and easy access—just 20 miles southwest of Syracuse—this park remains a hidden treasure for
those craving a connection with nature.
Otisco Lake Park
Open daily from dawn to dusk
The 3 acre site includes shoreline commemorative benches, majestic evergreens, and hundreds of feet of great fishing access.
The prime Otisco Lake Park property is a gift to Onondaga County from the estate of the late Waldemar F. and Marjory G. Hirsch,
who inherited the land from Hirsch's mother and lived on the site in a one story house.
Dogs Allowed
In accordance with New York State law all dogs must be restrained by a leash or chain not more than six feet in length, every dog owner must have a dog license tag attached to their dog’s collar and it shall be the duty of each dog owner or person having possession, custody or control of a dog to remove any feces left by his or her dog on any public park property.
Fishing
The north end is noted for good panfishing, bass fishing, and tiger musky fishing. Walleye fishing is good during the spring,
early summer, and fall. Brown trout can be caught in the spring by trolling.
Tiger musky are most often caught in the weedbeds at the north and south ends.
The north end usually freezes over most winters and offers good ice fishing.
Otisco Lake Park
2525 Otisco Valley Road
Marietta, NY 13110
(315) 689-9367
Fax: (315) 689-6536
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Otisco Lake Park
Otisco Lake Park is a carry-in, carry-out facility with a five-car parking area. Swimming is not allowed.
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