Mark Twain State Park and Soaring Eagles Golf Course

Mark Twain State Park is a 464-acre nature area in Horseheads, New York, that features an 18-hole golf course. The landscape includes natural kettle ponds formed by ancient glacial activity.

The park takes its name from American writer Mark Twain, who visited the Finger Lakes region for extended summers during the 1800s. The glacial kettles that shape the landscape formed tens of thousands of years ago.

The site brings together public recreation areas and a professional golf course, showing how the region values outdoor activities. Visitors experience a mix of casual park spaces alongside more structured golfing areas.

The park operates from April through November, with golfing hours that shift according to seasonal daylight. Visitors should wear sturdy shoes since the terrain has wet areas around the ponds.

The Soaring Eagles Golf Course has an unusual layout where only two of its 18 holes run parallel to each other. This design makes the course feel less repetitive than typical golf courses.

GPS coordinates: 42.20600,-76.82700

Latest update: December 13, 2025 12:23