Hornell City Department of Public Works

Parks and Recreation

Our Department of Public Works has three municipal parks in its jurisdiction:

James Street Park was constructed in 1974, and has grown and developed to offer a variety of recreational opportunities to area residents. Department of Public Works forces have constructed six family picnic pavilions at this site, which may be reserved for family reunions, receptions, company picnics, school outings, and other family oriented activities. In 1995, a municipal swimming pool was added to the park. A perimeter pathway is marked for those wishing to log their walking and jogging miles. Recently, Public Works personnel constructed two new play areas for a total of three sites for children. The park also offer two softball fields, a combination baseball/soccer field, handball walls and a series of tennis courts. A central concession area has restroom facilities and phone.

There will be no dogs allowed in James Street Park on the Fourth of July, Memorial Day  and Labor Day.  This policy will be strictly enforced and signs are posted at the park.

The Department of Public Works and The Hornell City School District cooperatively operate public facilities at Maple City Park. We are extremely proud of our athletic facilities, and especially our track and field complex which includes the artificial turf football/soccer field. During the summer months, Maple City Park is the home of the Summer Music Games, an international Drum and Bugle Corps Competition as well as summer track and soccer programs, semiprofessional baseball, and football programs, that serve to draw people to the Hornell area to experience Maple City Park and our beautiful City.

Shawmut Park located at the end of Thacher Street is soon to be upgraded.  Park improvements are expected to begin in July with a fall completion date. The park will officially open in the Spring of 2007.

Joining the pre-existing skateboard park, the upgrades include a half-mile lighted walkway around the existing pond, aeration and ornamental fountains in the pond, a handicapped accessible fishing pier, two soccer/football fields and two soccer/softball fields.  There also will new pavilions, restrooms, a concession stand, children's play area, horseshoe pits and 56 parking spaces.

The improvements are being made possible by a $250,000 grant received from New York State two years ago and a $93,000 member grant received from state Senator George Winner, R-Elmira, as well as a $6000 donation from the former St. Paul's United Church of Christ. 

SUMMER RECREATION SEASON

AT CITY PARKS

The summer swimming season at Veterans Memorial Park at James Street Park city pool will open June 18th and close Aug. 24th.  Pool fees:  25 cents per person for City residents;  50 cents per person for non-city residents; 50 cents per person for special interest groups.

The summer recreational season at City playgrounds opens June 25th and closes Aug. 17th.

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