Play, relax, enjoy

As you walk, drive, or ride through Saranac Lake, you'll notice an array of pretty little parks, full of green grass, beautiful flowering plants, and activities!

Saranac Lake's parks, all cared for by a dedicated team of volunteers, offer an array of delights. While you're downtown, stop by Vest Pocket Park, next to the library, to soak up the sun and the fragrance of flowers. Grab a bite to eat and wander over to Riverside Park, where picnic tables and views of Lake Flower make for a sweet spot to fuel up. While you're there, check out the Riverwalk, which follows the Saranac River through downtown.

Kids of all ages love William Morris Park, where a playground and basketball court sit alongside the beautiful Adirondack Carousel.

Looking for more ways to play? Baldwin Park on Lake Flower Avenue offers tennis and basketball courts, a memorial to the Korean and Vietnam wars, as well as a hand launch for canoes, kayaks, and SUPs.

Leave No Trace and Love Your ADK Pledge

The magic of the Adirondacks is the result of previous generations taking a long view and protecting the mountains, lakes, and rivers within the Blue Line. That tradition continues today as we support and encourage everyone to practice Leave No Trace ethics, which help protect the lands and waters of the Adirondacks.

Seven Principles of Leave No Trace

 

Route 86
Saranac Lake, NY 12983

Come for the fishing, birding, or picnicking, but stay for the scenic beauty! The James A. Latour Picnic & Recreation Area is located just outside of town next to the Lake Colby Beach, and is a perfect place to relax.

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155 Church St
Saranac Lake, NY 12983

This is the best skate park in the North Country! But don't take our word for it - try it for yourselves!

Close up of feet on a skateboard
Dorsey Street
Saranac Lake, NY 12983

A popular choice for both fishing and picnics, this scenic riverside park has a memorial gazebo and a rose garden.

Lake Flower Ave
Saranac Lake, NY 12983

Riverfront Park is the ideal picnic location, with plenty of tables to choose from and plenty of views to be had. Take your dog for a walk here, fish for northern pike, look for birds, read a book: there are a lot of options!

two adirondack chairs on the edge of a lake
Ampersand Ave
Saranac Lake, NY 12983

Kids with a lot of energy will love this park and playground! There is a playground full of swings and other features, plus a basketball court, so kids of all ages can have fun here!

Olive Street
Saranac Lake, NY 12983

It's as though someone cut a slice of forest and placed Sunset Park in this quiet neighborhood. Sunset Park is designed as an arboretum with over 35 varieties of native Adirondack trees and perfect for relaxing.

sunset park
Main St
Saranac Lake, NY 12983

Berkeley Green is located in the middle of downtown Saranac Lake, at the intersection of Broadway and Main streets, which makes this relaxing place more than a park -- it's a gathering space.

Dorsey Street Bridge
Saranac Lake, NY 12983

This park has a secluded location near the Dorsey Street Bridge, which makes it an ideal spot to sit and reflect near the river.

Pine Street
Saranac Lake, NY 12983

This beautiful park is perched between the old railroad bed and the Saranac River. The park is planted with an assortment of bulbs and perennials, while the river bank is left in its natural state.

Lake Flower Ave
Saranac Lake, NY 12983

Prescott Park is the ultimate four-season fun park! When it's warm, there are are plenty of picnic tables and an open lawn for activities. In winter, it becomes the site of the famous Winter Carnival and Ice Palace.

Pine Street
Saranac Lake, NY 12983

This small, 2-acre park features a nice lawn, benches, and scenic river views. It's location makes for a very attractive entrance to the village from the east!

Broadway
Saranac Lake, NY 12983

Saranac Lake has such a walkable downtown, but the benches and places to rest around town really add to the character. After an afternoon shopping and visiting other parks, rest for a moment here and enjoy the coolest town in the Adirondacks.