🌿 Caz Life Is Outdoor Adventures

Whether you're a trail explorer, picnic enthusiast, art lover, or lake-day devotee, Cazenovia offers outdoor experiences that make every summer day count. From forested paths to vineyard views, here’s your complete guide to outdoor adventures in and around Cazenovia.

🚣‍♀️ On the Water: Kayaking, Boating & Fishing

Cazenovia Lake is the heart of local summer recreation, and it's easy to get out on the water:

• Morse Kayak Rentals offers single and double kayak rentals with delivery options. Call 315-655-2400 or email cmorse4646@aol.com. Group discounts available! Click here to learn more!

• Lakeside Park and Lakeland Park both offer access to the lake. Lakeside has a public boat launch, while Lakeland features a kayak/canoe launch along the canal.

• Helen McNitt State Park (East Lake Rd): Hand-launch access with parking and a peaceful shoreline.

Lakeland Park

🎣 Fishing Spots Around Cazenovia:

• Gorge Trail Gateway

• Creekside Park

• Lakeside Park & Lakeland Park

• Gypsy Bay Park

• NYS DEC Fishing Access on Chittenango Creek

• Fenner Conservation Pond – also great for birding, canoeing, and picnicking

  ✅ Reminder: NYS law requires fishing licenses for anyone 16+.

Fenner Conservation Pond

Creekside Park

🥾 Trail Time: Explore Cazenovia’s Scenic Paths

Whether you want a quick stroll or an all-day hike, there’s a trail for you here:

Cazenovia Preservation Foundation (CPF) Trails – 14 miles of year-round, public-access trails:

• Gorge Trail – Multiple trail heads: Right in the Village or from Clark Street!

• Burlingame – great for energetic hikers

• Fairchild Hill – sweeping lake views

• South Trail –a family-friendly rail trail from which you can stop off at Critz Farms

Other great trails:

• Lorenzo Historic Site – formal gardens and woodland paths

• Meier’s Creek Brewing Co. – stroll through hop fields, disc golf course, and connect to Burlingame trails

• Madison County Distillery – short, wooded trails and outdoor seating

• The Shoppes at Johnny Appleseed – an easy one-mile loop with valley views and picnic spots

• Critz Farms – Explore their Trillium and Blue Trails

• Stone Quarry Art Park – 4 miles of marked trails through fields, forests, and sculpture exhibits.

Burlingame Trails

Carpenter's Pond

🧺 Perfect Picnic Spots

Need a place to relax with a blanket and some snacks? Try these beautiful locations:

• Lakeside Park and Lakeland Park – picnic tables and open lawns, right by the water

• Stone Quarry Art Park – picnic tables, a pavilion, and Secret Garden seating

• Creekside Park– behind the Cazenovia Public Library

• Gypsy Bay Park – across from Lorenzo Historic Site on the lake’s southern shore

• Fenner Conservation Pond – remote, peaceful, and perfect for nature lovers

• Lorenzo Historic Site– picnic under a giant tulip tree; pack in/pack out

✨ Bonus Tip: Order a custom picnic basket from 20 | East and make your outdoor meal even more memorable.

Cazenovia Public Library

Lorenzo State Historic Site

🎨 Beyond the Trails: Unique Outdoor Destinations

• Stone Quarry Art Park – Outdoor art, hiking, and panoramic views

• The Haven at Skanda – a farm animal sanctuary (great for families!). Contact them to ask about volunteering and events.

• The Shoppes at Johnny Appleseed– Trails, a farm store, and picnic areas

• Owera Vineyards – Sip local wine with a view; check for outdoor events

• Northeast Classic Car Museum – Not quite outdoors, but a fun stop with rotating exhibits

• Madison County Open Farm Day – Visit local farms during this annual summer celebration

Whether you're hiking, paddling, picnicking, or exploring a sculpture trail, Cazenovia invites you to make the most of the season. So pack your bag, bring your sense of adventure, and enjoy the best of outdoor life in our beautiful corner of New York.