Ryder Park & Butterfly House
About
Ryder Park & Butterfly House is a 12-acre park in East Syracuse, next to the DeWitt Town Hall. It features the James L. Guyette Arboretum, a butterfly garden, a bicycle and exercise trail, a fishing pond and a canoe launch into Butternut Creek. It is a green pocket in the town of DeWitt.
Families will find picnic areas with grills, a playground, tot swings, a picnic shelter and a pavilion with restrooms. The trails are crushed stone and wood chips, suited to walking, jogging and nature observation, and they connect directly to the Erie Canal towpath.
What to Know
- The park covers 12 acres next to DeWitt Town Hall.
- It includes the James L. Guyette Arboretum and a butterfly garden.
- A canoe launch gives access to Butternut Creek.
- Trails connect to the Erie Canal towpath.
- Picnic shelters, a playground and restrooms make it a good family stop.
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