Green Lakes State Park

"I was amazed by this park and the color of the water in both lakes. You can swim, sun, walk around two wonderful paths. It is truly a remarkable natural wonder. If you go, rent one of the glass-bottomed kayaks and explore the area. It's a nice place for a picnic and there are places to rent for an overnight stay."

"Was not real easy to find. However was worth the trip. A very nice level hike around the lake was great for a couple short hikers. Nice bathrooms and plenty of parking and the park staff are clearly doing there job with keeping the trails cleared and clean. The service comment is for the golf course restaurant, not well marked for directions but is located at the top of the hill. great service and the staff treat you like they really are pleased you are there."

"Absolutely beautiful park with a nice, easy walking trail around the lakes and educational signs/ material scattered around. It is a great family & pet friendly activity, and worth mentioning that the trails were not crowded like the swimming area. I still can’t get over the color of the water!!!"

"The green Lake is such a pretty serene place to spend a summer evening! The lake is actually green in color and so clear. There is a boat house that offers kayak, crystal boat and row boat rides but we went there on a weekend and it had been booked to capacity for the day. The trail around the lake is great to walk in and we completed half of it. There is a small cafe that sells pizza and some snacks right beside the lake as well. The best part of this state park is the beach where you can swim. There are lifeguards on duty and there is even a place to dive into the lake. It was so much fun and we easily spent an hour swimming. It gets less crowded by evening and it felt like we had the beach to ourselves! Loved this lake.. there is also a beautiful falls, Chittenango about 15 minutes away!"

"I visited Green Lakes for the first time in over 20 years. It was just as beautiful as I remembered it to be! The water is so clear and stunningly turquoise! The trails are very well maintained. The clear bottom boats are a great addition. It was absolutely paced with people, but it didn't feel crowded. Everyone seemed pleasant and respectful. If I had one criticism, I would recommend only using the restrooms up by Round Lake as a last resort. On a hot summer day it is not a pleasant experience! I loved the addition of the placards explaining how unique the nature of the lake is. It was also clearly a great place to bring your dogs! There were many dogs along the way. This is an absolute must for all outdoor enthusiasts!"