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How did Edgehill Park become a city park? – Ask the Parks Historian
How did Edgehill Park become a city park? OHA has a photo from Jan 1933 showing the construction of the stairs and just one house seen over the grazed or mown hilltop, currently the Hirano home. Are there any other photos? Any knowledge of its land use history? One...
January Newsletter
SPC January Newsletter. We've officially moved through the holiday season and have started a new year. A time that people often use to set new goals and "start fresh." To reflect on the past year and look forward to the future year. What do you want to accomplish?...
December Newsletter
SPC December Newsletter. The magic of the holiday season has begun to swirl around us. The lighting of the tree in Downtown Syracuse, lights strung up on homes, Salvation Army bells ringing as we stroll through the grocery store grabbing food for our families, and an...
What’s the story behind Morningside Heights Stairs? – Ask the Parks Historian
Morningside Heights stairs are some of the most beautiful and intact stairs in the Syracuse park system, why are they so hidden and access so limited? The story of their creation is of great interest and may lead to a rediscovery and use for today? Morningside...
November Newsletter
SPC November Newsletter. The leaves changed from green to golden and now they drop to the ground beneath our feet. We hear the crunching with each step we take and hear children laughing as they dive into leaf piles. November is here and is a month of reflection and...
What’s the Oldest Park In Syracuse? – Ask the Parks Historian
What's the Oldest Park In Syracuse? Interesting Question. There could be several answers. First, a bit about the historical development of the concept of a park. Parks Don’t Just happen…….. The Phases of Park Evolution and Development – Galen Cranz 1982: Pre Parks ...
October Newsletter
Fall is Here - October Newsletter. Fall is officially here and we're beginning to see the leaves change colors, pumpkins and mums are starting to decorate the homes in our neighborhoods, and all of the apple treats are filling our bellies. The Syracuse Parks...
September Newsletter
Hello September! We're happy to have you. This summer seemed to go by quite quickly and September is already here with kids heading back to school, summer parties starting to slow down, and the beautiful turning of trees is on its way. This time of year always seems...
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There are several great opportunities for you to help the Conservancy improve and expand Syracuse parks and green spaces. Become a financial sponsor or get involved hands on by becoming a volunteer.