Jamesville Beach

Jamesville Beach is a waterfront area with shallow and deep sections of the Jamesville Reservoir where visitors can swim and enjoy water-based activities. The park includes athletic fields, hiking trails, disc golf courses, and volleyball courts spread across the grounds.

The Jamesville Reservoir was created by damming Butternut Creek to supply water for Erie Canal operations during the canal's active years. This water project became part of the region's infrastructure for supporting regional commerce and transportation.

The beach serves as a gathering place where locals and visitors come to swim, relax, and celebrate together throughout the year. The waterfront reflects the community's rhythm, with different activities shaping how people spend their time across seasons.

The beach offers supervised swimming areas with lifeguards during summer months and features accessible facilities for visitors of different abilities. Plan your visit around seasonal availability, as water conditions and amenity operations vary throughout the year.

The reservoir contains a tiger muskie population maintained through regular stocking efforts, offering fishing opportunities for anglers seeking this particular species. These large fish attract visitors interested in specialized angling and create a distinctive fishing community around the water.

Location: Town of LaFayette

Address: 3992 Apulia Rd, Jamesville, NY 13078, USA

Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 07:00-18:30

Phone: +13154355252

Website: https://onondagacountyparks.com/parks/jamesville-beach-park

GPS coordinates: 42.96985,-76.07089

Latest update: December 14, 2025 20:01