Dorchester Park
About this place
Address 5469 NY Rt. 26, Whitney Point, confirmed on the county's parks directions page. Picnic areas listed with grills and tables; county guidelines note grills/fires are not permitted on the seasonal swimming beach.
Good to know
Hours
- 8:00 AM–6:00 PMyear-round; dusk
Fees
- $5 deposit per boatSr. Citizen (age 60+) / Veteran (Rowboat/Canoe ONLY)
- $5 per hourSr. Citizen (age 60+) / Veteran (Rowboat/Canoe ONLY)
- $10 per daySr. Citizen (age 60+) / Veteran (Rowboat/Canoe ONLY)
- $10 per hourPaddle Boats/Kayaks
- $10 per hourRowboats/Canoes
- $10 per hourSailboats
- $10 per hourStand-Up Paddle boards
- $20 deposit per boatPaddle Boats/Kayaks
- $20 deposit per boatRowboats/Canoes
- $20 deposit per boatSailboats
- $20 deposit per boatStand-Up Paddle boards
- $20 per dayRowboats/Canoes
+3 more — see official page
What's here
Location
Common questions
Can you grill at Dorchester Park?
Grilling rules at Dorchester Park aren't stated on its official page. Grills are already provided on site. No permit needed for general grill/picnic table use. Three 100-person picnic shelters reservable via the Broome County Parks Catalog. Always confirm current rules on the official page before you go.
Do you need a permit or reservation?
No permit needed for general grill/picnic table use. Three 100-person picnic shelters reservable via the Broome County Parks Catalog.
Is there a fee at Dorchester Park?
Yes — fees apply. For example, $5 deposit per boat · Sr. Citizen (age 60+) / Veteran (Rowboat/Canoe ONLY). See the official page for the full schedule.
Can you swim at Dorchester Park?
allowed; open 11:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. (hours may vary) from Memorial Day Weekend - Labor Day.
What are the hours at Dorchester Park?
8:00 AM–6:00 PM · year-round; dusk.
