The Dave Whalen Community Park fields have been used often throughout this summer. Recently a softball game was held between the Alumni Girls and Varsity Girls. This year's caretaker Pat Whalen has kept the fields in great shape. He is also responsible for scheduling the use of fields at other Village of Ilion parks.
The Dock Side Cafe located at the Village of IIion's Marina and RV Park will be opening under new management on June 18, 2010. Please mark your calendars and stop by to see what is being served and at the same time enjoy the scenery that surrounds this beautiful place.
The Village of Ilion Marina and RV Park is now open. Visit our beautiful Marina and RV Park with 16 sites available, located on the Erie Canal.
We have over 500ft of bulkhead wall for boat daytime and overnight docking with 25 wet slips and 20 transient slips. Slip facilities include fresh water, electric, pump out, and wireless services. Both gas and diesel fuels are on site. Launch Ramp, Restrooms, Picnic Area, Camping.
Each RV site includes cable and all utilities. Additional amenities include a bath house with showers and laundry facilities. We offer a playground with swings and other rides, three pavilions for community use and a restaurant on site. Banks, pharmacies, restaurants, stores, and the Remington Arms Gun Museum are all within a very short walking distance.
Our Marina and RV Park is considered one of the best well-kept facilities along the entire New York State Canal System.
Seasonal Boat Slip reservations are available from here: Marina Boat Slip Reservation.
2010 will also see continued the acceptance of self-contained pop-ups. Seasonal applications are available here: Marina RV Reservation Form.
The Village of Ilion Marina and RV Park is also listed with the NYS Inclusive Recreation Resource Center website.The results of an evaluation was completed on the facility and can be viewed by clicking here.
South Fifth Ball fields see a great deal of action from various sport enthusiasts. The fields are used by both Mohawk and Ilion School systems as well as many youth sporting groups. The fields are maintained through the spirit of inter-department cooperation and along with school and volunteer involvement, many come together to "spruce up" the fields.Village staff from the DPW, Water and Electric joined with representatives from the Ilion School system and volunteers will mow, drag, rake, line, aerate and clean the fields. For those not interested in the sports, there is a swing set and other equipment for young people to use. For the naturalist a small wooded area.
David Whalen Community Park Many volunteers came together to refurbish the park in 2007 in the memory of David Whalen long time caretaker for the park. The Village Board by resolution named the former Community Park in his memory. It is currently used for various activities, including leagues, school use and recreational program use. A caretaker is hired throughout the late spring and summer months to maintain the fields. A special reservation form is available for use of the fields.
The Village of Ilion's Montgomery Street Playground is open to the public during the hours as posted at the playground.There is a small pavilion at the playground for a picnic lunch; it is available on a first-come first-served basis.We ask everyone to remember to practice good conservation practices, in taking out what you bring in and in helping to keep this site clean and safe place for young folks to play. Russell Park also has a small playground area near the lower pavilion.The pavilion is available through a reservation and fee schedule.South Fifth Ave Fields also have a small playground area for those using that fields.
The Village of Ilion is blessed with several park areas within the Village limits.
RUSSELL PARK is located off Philips Street and Parks Street.It offers a beautiful setting for family outings, nature walks and friendly sports games.Two pavilions for undercover activities are on site. The lower pavilion is available for rental.
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