Hawkins Pond Nature Area offers a secluded nature experience with its plentiful wildlife and wide variety of habitat types. Approximately 4 miles of trails lead visitors through woods and fields, and around the scenic 24-acre pond. One picnic shelter is available to be reserved.
Recreation
Enjoy hiking, fishing from shore, picnicking, and loads of opportunity for scenic photography.Though trails are ungroomed, winter brings opportunities for snowshoeing and cross-country skiing.
Facilities
40-person capacity Picnic Shelter, with tables and grills. Restrooms seasonally available.
Open hours are dawn to dusk. Admission to Hawkins Pond Nature Area is free. Camping is not permitted at Hawkins Pond Nature Area. No rentals of skis or snowshoes available. Fishing from shore is permitted. Pets are permitted, but must be leashed at all times, and proof of rabies vaccination must be available. Pets may not be left unattended. Smoking is permited in parking areas only. Trail maps and more information can be found at www.gobroomecounty.com/parks
Please note that:
Please note that:
- The facility or area shall be open for inspection by an authorized employee of Broome County Parks and Recreation Department for the purpose of assuring the use of the park property in compliance with law and order.
- Adult supervision is required of all children's groups in a ratio of about one leader to ten children.
- The person making this reservation assumes personal liability for breakage, destruction, or removal of park property by any member of the group.
- The Park Rules and Regulations apply to all persons.
- This registration in no way guarantees any special privileges in the use of parking, tables, grills or other facilities.
- The use of portable or permanent public address systems or any sound amplifying equipment is prohibited.
- This reservation is not transferable.
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