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The Lily Park

The Lilies of the Schoharie Valley Walking Path and Gardens (the Lily Park)

The  Schoharie Promotional Association created a park in the Village of Schoharie known as the Lily Park. Located  on approximately three acres of village-owned land (between Route 30  and Fort Road and Fox Creek and the Old Stone Fort cemetery), the Lily  Park is at the entrance to the Village of Schoharie and close to the Fox  Creek covered bridge. This area was once an overgrown site that had  been used as a landfill brush dump for years. 

     Phase 1 of  the project began in the Spring of 2015 with a number of volunteers  working to remove brush, cut trees, move rocks and create a path through  the park. 

     Phase 2 began  in the Spring of 2016 as Tiger Lilies were planted along the path. A  number of areas, including a memorial garden, were planted with lily  donations. A stone labyrinth reflection area was created by Schoharie’s  three churches. Areas were leveled, holes filled in, and rocks moved to  get the park ready to mow. Some garden spots were adopted; benches,  picnic tables, and birdhouses were donated. Paths to Fox Creek Park and a  path under the Route 30 bridge (connecting Fox Creek Park) were  created. Visitors (and their dogs) began to walk the path and enjoy the  park.

     Phase 3 continues  to see the park expand with adopted gardens spots, visual interest  items, charcoal grills, and park maintenance. The grand opening of the  park and the First Annual Lily Festival took place on July 15, 2017.    The Lily Festival continues annually on the on the second Saturday in  July.  

Planting the Park

 

The Lily Park is a community effort and all  are welcome to take part — individuals, organizations, businesses — and  is NOT limited to Schoharie residents only. 


A  garden application with policies and guidelines is available at the  Lily Park, under downloads below, and from Lily Park caretakers.  Prospective gardeners MUST meet with one of the caretakers to select a  garden spot.

Future Park Plans

  •   Work has started on the construction of a pavilion in the park..  We are so thankful to have received funding from Nick Juried, a benevolent donor.  We are very appreciative of the ground work that Vedder Construction contributed to this project.  


  • The number of people who enjoy the park continues to grow. We invite you to take an active part in this community park. 

  • The  park has come a long way in a short time mainly due to the work of many  volunteers. Donations and the Promotional Association’s contributions  have provided the funds needed to establish the park. There are many  more improvements we would like to make, and donations are always  welcome to help with these projects. If you can spare a few hours to  help maintain the park. 

  • If you would like to make a donation, please contact the Association. We appreciate your support. Enjoy the park! 

Directions to the Lily Park

   Schoharie is approximately 40 minutes southwest of New York' Capital District and approximately 170 miles north from New York City. Interstate 88crosses the north part of the town (NY Route 7 parallels the Interstate). Schoharie is Exit 23 off I-88. Take NY Route 30 to the Village of Schoharie, approximately 3 miles from I-88. Turn on NY Route 443 and proceed approximately 200 feet to a park and ride lot.  Walk across the covered bridge to 119 Fort Road and the Lily Park. 

Downloads

trifold2018 (pdf)Download
guidelinesapril2019 (pdf)Download

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