Old School Amusements by the Beach

Located on the shores of Oneida Lake is an amusement park featuring some of the best rides you remember from your childhood. They are still a hit with the kids and best of all, at this park, you can get in for free. Rides featured at the park include the bumper cars and boats, the Galaxy Coaster, the scrambler, the Tip Top Tilt-A-Whirl, the Crazy Dazy, the Laffland Super slide, the Rock-O-Plane Rotor, the Bomber, and ten additional kiddie rides. The Sylvan-Verona beach area offers something for everyone, whether you want to enjoy the amusements only, or go boating, have a picnic on the beach, fish at the marina, or just relax and enjoy the surroundings.

The park offers many affordable options for fun. You can ride unlimited rides for 4 whole hours, and include a game of miniature golf or a bumper boat ride, all for under $20 per person when you come with a group of 15 or more people. You can also add an additional bumper boat ride and mini-golf, or combine the two, for just a few dollars more. There is also access to the kiddie rides for under $11 when you bring a group of 20 children. Picnic group celebrations are a great way to add to your Sylvan Beach experience and you can enjoy the Beach Picnic Package, the Galaxy Picnic Package, or the Sylvan Picnic Package. All come with hamburgers and hotdogs for the group, as well as pasta salad, coffee, and cold beverages.

If your child wants to celebrate their birthday at Sylvan, there are two options. Kids and parents can choose between the Basic and the Deluxe Birthday packages. The Basic includes three hours of unlimited rides, a slice of cheese pizza, and a soda, all for less than $16 per child. You can also add a bumper boat ride for just $3.75 more. The Deluxe Package includes three hours of riding, a hamburger, hotdog, or chicken tenders, French fries, a soda with a refill, a small ice cream, and a balloon, all for less than $19 per child.

There are numerous other attractions in Sylvan Beach, so once you are done at the amusement park, check out some of the other options. If you have not already as part of your amusement park package, try a round of golf at the Blue Lagoon Course. You can also take a ride on Carello's Landmark Carousel or head to the Fort Rickey Discovery Zoo. Here, native and exotic animals roam in their pens, perform in shows, and enjoy getting attention at the petting zoo.

Other attractions nearby include the International Boxing Hall of Fame, the Turning Stone Casino and Resort, the Erie Canal Village, the Oneida Historical Society Museum, the Oneida Silver Outlet Store, and the Fort Stanwix National Monument. Dining options are in no short supply in Sylvan either and you can enjoy the Beach Hut inside the amusement park, Brother's Place, for food and fun, or the Canalview Cafy casual family dining. Here you can enjoy lunch on Lake Oneida and feast on salads, sandwiches, seafood, pasta, and steaks.

Whether you are an annual beachgoer, or just in town for a few hours, have some fun at Sylvan Beach Amusement Park.