Algae closes Greenwood Park beach
PHOTO SOURCE: Broome County Parks Facebook page
LISLE (WBNG) The Greenwood Park beach in Lisle has been closed due to an algae bloom, the Broome County Department of Parks, Recreation, and Youth Services announced Wednesday.
The department said the park will be closed until the algae bloom subsides and the Broome County Department of Health can test the water to reopen safely.
In a Facebook post, the department said, Your patience and understanding are greatly appreciated as we go through this process of ensuring our visitor s safety!
The beaches at Nathaniel Cole Park and Dorchester Park are open.
Southern Tier Close Up with details about some exciting new programs and developments this year.
After being forced to drastically limit operations and cancel programs last year due to the pandemic, the county s parks are open for the season with all the amenities including boat rentals, family camping, pavilion rentals and concessions.
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Woidt says they are now announcing a new series of family programs in conjunction with Cornell Cooperative Extension and the Finch Hollow Nature Center that will be held at Finch Hollow as well several of the Broome County Parks. Woidt says families can enjoy the Weeks Without Walls programs like nature walks, a pond safari , a guided canoe/kayak paddle and even frog jumping competitions this summer.
Broome County Department of Public Works is giving motorists advance warning of a bridge replacement in the Town of Sanford that will mean detours for months.
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