The best parks & outdoor spots in Chemung County

4 parks & outdoor spots we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Ek Birding Trail

Parks & Outdoors

Quiet trails, easy bird spotting, and a nice mix of woodland, hemlock, and marsh make Ek Birding Trail a low-key favorite for stretching…

116 Huck Finn Rd (Horseheads)

“Quiet trails, easy bird spotting, and a nice mix of woodland, hemlock, and marsh make Ek Birding Trail a low-key favorite for stretching your legs between errands. It’s a Chemung Valley Audubon project in Mark Twain State Park, so expect well-placed signs and plenty of seasonal surprises.”

From the Horseheads newsletter, October 1, 2026

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Pirozzolo Park

Parks & Outdoors

Pirozzolo Park is the easy win this week, with three baseball fields, two softball fields, soccer fields, a walking track, a legit…

1255 W Water St (Elmira)

“Pirozzolo Park is the easy win this week, with three baseball fields, two softball fields, soccer fields, a walking track, a legit playground, plus a tennis court, a basketball court, and a pickleball court. Meet a friend, tire out the kids, or get your steps without lapping the block.”

From the Chemung County newsletter, September 11, 2026

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Blandford Park

Parks & Outdoors

When you need an easy win with the kids, Blandford Park has room to climb, a water sprayer to cool off, and a pavilion for laid-back hangs.…

161 Judson St (Elmira)

“When you need an easy win with the kids, Blandford Park has room to climb, a water sprayer to cool off, and a pavilion for laid-back hangs. Extra local love, it’s named for Donald Blandford, whose decades of service helped shape Elmira.”

From the Chemung County newsletter, September 17, 2026

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Magee Street Park

Parks & Outdoors

When the week gets loud, Magee Street Park brings the calm... shady trees for you, a simple playground for the kids, and just enough space…

150 W Center St (Elmira)

“When the week gets loud, Magee Street Park brings the calm... shady trees for you, a simple playground for the kids, and just enough space to reset without a whole production. Pack a book, let them burn energy, and pretend you planned this level of peace.”

From the Chemung County newsletter, October 1, 2026

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