Jamesville Beach Park is an

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park in

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, just south of the hamlet of Jamesville. A lifeguard oversees the 100 yards of waterfront that includes both shallow and deep areas.

Activities

Jamesville Beach Park offers a wide range of facilities including athletic fields,

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, playgrounds, swimming, trails, and volleyball. Dogs are allowed to be off-leash in designated areas, however must be leashed on the hiking trails.

Events

Jamesville Beach Park is host to events throughout the year that include an

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and

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in June, and a Canine Carnival in the fall.

References

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* County parks in New York (state) DeWitt, New York Parks in Onondaga County, New York {{OnondagaCountyNY-geo-stub