Broome County Department of Parks, Recreation and Youth Services director Liz Woidt is on Southern Tier Close Up with news about new developments this year.
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Broome County officials expect the beaches at Greenwood Park in Lisle to reopen this weekend after being shut down as a protective measure due to an algae bloom.
Algae blooms occur naturally in lakes and are influenced by weather and rainfall.
The algae bloom at Greenwood Park has already dissipated, according to Liz Woidt, Director of Parks, Recreation, and Youth Services for Broome County.
Algae blooms can last for hours, weeks, or months, but since it s already gone, the health department will test the water Friday and the beach could be ready this weekend. We followed the health department procedure, which is once it is cleared and dissipated and we don t see it, that starts the 24-hour clock and then the health department will come and check the water, said Woidt.
Algae closes Greenwood Park beach
PHOTO SOURCE: Broome County Parks Facebook page
LISLE (WBNG) The Greenwood Park beach in Lisle has been closed due to an algae bloom, the Broome County Department of Parks, Recreation, and Youth Services announced Wednesday.
The department said the park will be closed until the algae bloom subsides and the Broome County Department of Health can test the water to reopen safely.
In a Facebook post, the department said, Your patience and understanding are greatly appreciated as we go through this process of ensuring our visitor s safety!
The beaches at Nathaniel Cole Park and Dorchester Park are open.
Southern Tier Close Up with details about some exciting new programs and developments this year.
After being forced to drastically limit operations and cancel programs last year due to the pandemic, the county s parks are open for the season with all the amenities including boat rentals, family camping, pavilion rentals and concessions.
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Woidt says they are now announcing a new series of family programs in conjunction with Cornell Cooperative Extension and the Finch Hollow Nature Center that will be held at Finch Hollow as well several of the Broome County Parks. Woidt says families can enjoy the Weeks Without Walls programs like nature walks, a pond safari , a guided canoe/kayak paddle and even frog jumping competitions this summer.