Austin Park
About this place
Town of Skaneateles's main recreation park (playgrounds, tennis/basketball courts, ballfields) a few blocks from the Skaneateles Lake shoreline, with a covered picnic shelter that includes grills; the village's actual lakefront parks (Clift, Thayer, Shotwell) have no confirmed grilling amenity so were not included.
Good to know
Fees
- $20 per trailered boatnon-resident, daily
- $20 per vehiclenon-resident, daily
- $200 per seasonnon-resident
What's here
Location
Common questions
Can you grill at Austin Park?
Yes — charcoal grilling is allowed at Austin Park; propane is not confirmed. Grills are already provided on site. Covered picnic shelter with picnic tables and grills can be reserved for special occasions via the Town's online reservation system. Fuel-type rules beyond 'grills' are not detailed on the official page. Always confirm current rules on the official page before you go.
Do you need a permit or reservation?
Covered picnic shelter with picnic tables and grills can be reserved for special occasions via the Town's online reservation system. Fuel-type rules beyond 'grills' are not detailed on the official page.
Is there a fee at Austin Park?
Yes — fees apply. For example, $20 per trailered boat · non-resident, daily. See the official page for the full schedule.
Can you swim at Austin Park?
Swimming area open to the public from end of June to the end of August.
