THORNDEN PARK ASSOCIATION
Since 1921, Thornden Park has been the jewel of the city’s east side. With its forested and open spaces, playground and ballfields, outdoor amphitheatre and stunning rose garden, Thornden Park is a place for people of all ages to gather, play and enjoy the outdoors.
The Thornden Park Association was founded in 1983 to advocate for, restore, and revitalize Thornden Park, a seventy-six acre historic landscape situated within the complex and diverse University Neighborhood in Syracuse, New York.
I Love My Park Day – May 2
💚Join us next Saturday, May 2, to show some love for Thornden Park! 💚
There are two great ways to get involved:
Loop Trail Building (9 AM)
Help us finish mulching the new loop walking trail!
Meet at the pavilion next to the playground (on your left after the football field).
Equipment will be provided, but feel free to bring rakes, garden forks, or wheelbarrows if you have them.
Carriage House Planting Bed Clean-Up & Mulching (10 AM)
Team up with ESF’s Sigma Lambda Alpha to prep the carriage house beds for spring and summer planting.
Meet at the carriage house (on your right from the Madison Street entrance). No tools or experience needed—just come ready to help.
Bring a friend and make a difference in your park! 💚
Thank you to all the volunteers who helped keep Thornden Park beautiful in 2025! Together we clocked in close to
500 hours
of volunteer effort in the park.
New Walking Trail Under Development
Great progress was made this year on the new Thornden Park walking trail.
Next work date: Saturday, May 2, 2026, 9AM at the playground pavilion
