![]() Don't miss the view of Taughannock Falls from the Falls Overlook - the gorge creates a natural amphitheater that holds in the dense spray that rises from the bottom of the falls and shrouds the lower part of the cataract in mist-it will inspire a hike down the Gorge Trail and provide the setting for the perfect photo of the falls.With a drop of 215 feet (66 meters), it's 33 feet higher than Niagara Falls, but with a much smaller volume of water. Taughannock Falls is the tallest free-falling waterfall east of the Mississippi.Highlights of Taughannock Falls State Park: Pets are not permitted in playgrounds, buildings, golf courses, boardwalks, pools and spray-grounds or guarded beaches (this does not apply to service animals). Proof of rabies inoculation shall be produced if requested by staff. Pets are to be supervised at all times and either be crated or on a leash not more than 6-feet in length. Pet Policy: A maximum of two pets are allowed in campsites and day use areas unless prohibited by sign or directive. Reservations can be made 11-months in advance through ![]() Prices range from $50 to $200 and can accommodate 25 to 100 people. A multi-use trail-hiking, cross-country skiing-winds past sledding slopes and natural skating ponds.īoat Launch Site not suitable for any type of sailboat.įor information on Transient and Seasonal Boat Slips please call the park office. Campsites and cabins overlook Cayuga Lake, with marina, boat launch and beach nearby. Gorge and rim trails offer spectacular views from above the falls and from below at the end of the gorge trail. Taughannock Falls plunges 215 feet past rocky cliffs that tower nearly 400 feet above the gorge. For more information, call (757) 385-1100 (TTY: 711 Virginia Relay), visit /parks or sign up for our email newsletters at /eNews.Taughannock Falls State Park's namesake waterfall is one of the outstanding natural attractions of the Northeast. We are accredited by CAPRA, the certifying agency of the National Recreation and Park Association. Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation’s vision is a balanced, sustainable and value-focused system of parks, recreation and public spaces that creates a sense of community. In June, Virginia Beach City Council authorized the transfer of $2.2 million left over from the construction of the Williams Farm Community Recreation Center (CIP 4-071) to the Bow Creek CIP.įor more information about the new Bow Creek Community Recreation Center, contact Barbara Duke at (757) 385-4310 or email Status updates will be posted to as they become available. In addition, $600,000 was allocated from Public Works’s CIP for stormwater system enhancements. A majority of the funding, $25 million, is funded through the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) project 4-505. ![]() The design and construction of the new Bow Creek Community Recreation Center and the Bow Creek Golf Course pro shop and cart storage is budgeted to cost just under $28 million. The Bow Creek Golf Course will remain open and available for play during the recreation center construction.Ĭitizens are reminded that all other Virginia Beach community recreation centers remain open during this time as well, including the newest facility, Williams Farm Community Recreation Center located at 5252 Learning Circle. ![]() There will also be some improvements made to the golf course driving range. A temporary golf pro shop has been installed, and a new, permanent golf pro shop will be built. The permanent cart storage facility has been erected. The golf pro shop and cart storage will no longer share building space within the recreation center. Stormwater management systems on the property will be improved to help control flooding and improve water quality. It will house an indoor swimming pool with play components and four 25-yard lap lanes a 2-court indoor gymnasium expanded fitness areas locker rooms with family changing areas a youth game room early childhood care rooms with a playground and meeting rooms. The new, energy efficient Bow Creek Community Recreation Center will be 67,743 square feet. The new Bow Creek Community Recreation Center and Bow Creek Neighborhood Park are scheduled to open to the public in December 2014. The Bow Creek Golf Course will remain open and available for play during the recreation center construction. The notice to proceed with the construction of the Bow Creek Community Recreation Center, located at 3427 Clubhouse Road, was awarded to McKenzie Construction, and construction is underway.
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