Greenwood Park
Greenwood is the county's first and most complete park. The campground is well maintained and offers a wide range of facilities and opportunities that help give the entire family a quality camping experience. The lake is stocked with trout and its spring fed waters maintain refreshing water all summer long. Fully equipped beach and picnic areas are contrasted with self-guiding trails. A special campground for organized youth groups is located on the northwest side of the lake. Groomed cross-country ski trails and equipment rentals complete this year-round park.
Facilities
- Picnicking
- Open and shaded grounds
- Tables and grills
- Water taps and fountains
- Playground equipment
- Horseshoe pits
- Restrooms
- Four picnic shelters with 100 person capacity, available by reservation.
- Sand volleyball
- Food concession
Camping
To reserve a site and to receive more detailed information about camping at Greenwood, call the Broome County Parks Department at 607.778.2193.
- 50 sites-standard or electric, reservations accepted
- Tables, fire pits and firewood
- Water taps and fountains
- Children's play structure
- Modern restrooms
- Hot water showers
- Dumping station
- 24-hour security coverage during camping season
- Organized activities
- Camp store
- Swimming Hours: 10:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
- Campers must occupy site immediately and remain overnight.
- Entrance gate to the Park is locked at dark and reopens at 8:00 a.m. To gain access, secure a key from camp attendant. There is a $10.00 refundable deposit for use of this key. Please close and lock gate behind you.
Camping fee
- Non-electric $15.00
- Electric $18.00, (Electric available upon request)
- Reservation Fee $5.00
- Check Out Time: 11:00 a.m.
- Quiet Hours: 11:00 p.m. - 7:00 a.m.
- Visitors Must Vacate Campground by: 11:00 p.m.
Swimming
- White sand beach
- Certified lifeguards
- Changing areas with hot showers and restrooms
- Coin operated lockers
Boating
- No private boats are allowed on Greenwood Lake.
- Rental boats are available Memorial Day through Labor Day.
- Hours are 10:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Boat Rentals
| Boat | Deposit | Per Hour | Per Day |
| Rowboats | $10.00 | $3.00 | $15.00 |
| Canoes | $10.00 | $3.00 | $15.00 |
| Paddle Boats | $10.00 | $7.00 | N/A |
| Aqua-Bikes | $10.00 | $7.00 | N/A |
| Kayaks | $10.00 | $7.00 | N/A |
| *Senior Citizen Rowboats | $5.00 | $1.00 | $5.00 |
*Senior Citizen rates apply Monday through Friday (excluding holidays) for those 62 years old and older.
Fishing
- Trout, bass and panfish
- Fish from shore or rental boat.
- Ice fishing
Self-Guided Nature Trail
Self-Guided Nature Walk Information Page (pdf, 167k)
Group Camping
- Group camping, by organized youth groups, (i.e. church youth groups, schools, YMCA, YWCA, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts) is permitted.
- Groups may secure a permit by calling 607.778.2193 at least one week prior to the date requested.
- Please call the main office to request additional information on group camping.
Winter
- Cross-Country Skiiing
- Toboggans
- Snow Shoes
- Warming room
Cross-Country Skiing
The combined trail system is approximately 5.5 miles which includes groomed trails for beginners through the expert skier.
Hours of operation:
- 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. weekdays
- 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. weekends
Equipment rental rates:
- Cross-Country Skis - $3.00 per hour
- Snowshoes - $3.00 per hour
Trail use fee:
- $4.00 per day
- Season Pass - $30.00
All trails begin at the ski concession stand and rental operation.
Cross-Country Skiing Trail Guide
For ski conditions and other questions, call 607.862.9933
Directions
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