Forest Park is located in Camden, NY (13316). The main entrance for the park, is located, at the end of Ripley Drive. This entrance includes a free parking area, which is open year round. A second entrance is reached by traveling to the end of Mechanic Street, which then becomes Nicols Lane, a dirt road that will take you to the foot bridge, leading into the park. The second entrance is not accessible by vehicle.
The Park opens each day, year round, at 8:00am and closes a half hour after sunset. The park is open to vehicle traffic during the summer season only, usually from early May until late September, weather permitting. Please note that the park is closed to vehicle traffic on Monday and Wednesday, after 4:00pm.
The park has numerous pavilions for public use. All pavilions include inside picnic tables and most have a hibachi and swing set. Pavilion use is on a "first come first serve" basis, unless it has been reserved. A pavilion that has been reserved will have a reservation notice on it. To reserve a pavilion and/or apply for an alcohol permit, call the Camden Village Office at 315-245-0560, they will provide the name and phone number of the current Reservation Officer.
RULES
- Flower picking is prohibited
- No smoking is allowed
- All pets must be on a leash
- Speed limit is 10MPH
- No alcohol without a permit
- No snowmobiles or ATV's