Oneonta, New York is a city known for its small town feel, despite having a population of just under 14,000. The city is home to SUNY Oneonta, Hartwick College, the Utica School of Commerce and the Global Institute of Technology. Between these schools, public parks, historic districts and private businesses, there are plenty of activities to enjoy in Oneonta.
Visiting one of Oneonta's many parks is a great activity for any resident or visitor. Neahwa Park is the most well known of Oneonta's parks, and includes Damashke field (home of the Oneonta Outlaws), a lighted softball field, the Dewar swimming pool, tennis courts, basketball courts, a volleyball court, multipurpose fields, a skateboard park, playgrounds, Hodges Pond and picnic facilities.
Neahwa Park
258 Main Street
Oneonta, NY 13820
607-432-5142
oneonta.ny.us/pdf/neahwaparkmap.pdf
Wilber Park contains Briggs swimming pool, a basketball court, the George Waddington tennis courts, handball courts, softball courts, a playground and picnic facilities. Other smaller parks in Oneonta include Huntington Park, Catella Park, Swart-Wilcox Historic Park, Susquehanna River Park, Maple Street Park, and Curtis Park.
Wilber Park
Joseph Lunn Drive
Oneonta, NY 13820
oneonta.ny.us/pdf/wilbermap08.pdf
Oneonta has many great indoor exhibits to explore. The National Soccer Hall of Fame is located in Oneonta and is a great draw for all soccer fans. This 40,000-square foot exhibit holds the national soccer archives, as well as a collection of more than 100,000 soccer artifacts.
The Joseph L. Popp Jr. Butterfly Conservatory is a 3,000-square-foot facility where you can observe not only butterflies from around the world, but tropical plants, lizards and frogs. Best of all these creatures roam where they please, giving the conservatory a natural feel.
National Soccer Hall of Fame
18 Stadium Circle
Oneonta, NY 13820
607-432-3351
soccer.convio.net/site/PageServer
Joseph L. Popp Jr. Butterfly Conservatory
5802 State Highway 7
Oneonta, NY 13820
607-435-1147
poppbutterflyconservatory.com
Oneonta has several events that run throughout given seasons. In the summer, the farmer's market offers food as well as entertainment, while a summer music series takes place weekly in Neahwa Park. In the fall, the Mayor's Cup Soccer Tournament and Oneonta High School Alumni Weekend. In the winter, try snowshoeing or cross country skiing at the Oneonta Susquehanna Greenway, which runs next to the river (hike, bike or jog in the summer). Both SUNY Oneonta and Hartwick College host seasonal concerts and sporting events. Don't forget to check out Oneonta's local shops and restaurants. There is no shortage of things to do in Oneonta, New York.
Oneonta Susquehanna Greenway
Silas Lane
Oneonta, NY 13820
susquehannagreenway.org/Pages/Home.aspx
