Park & Recreation

EVENTS, RECREATION & KATE MTN PARK

RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES
Please click on the following to view Franklin Flyer on Kate Mountain Park: September 2022

The Town of Franklin offers a variety of seasonal recreational activities. Discover, plan and explore The Town of Franklin by Clicking here to view a brochure

Summer and Spring offers hiking, mountain biking, fishing, canoeing, rafting, swimming and boating. There are many boat launching sites, one of which is located at Buck Pond and another at Kushaqua. Buck Pond is a non-motorized lake that offers camping for the whole family. Lake Kushaqua is a motorized lake where one can go waterskiing, jet skiing and trout fishing. both are right next to each other, located in Onchiota, N.Y..

Tour a Museum in Onchiota, NY. The Six Nations Indian Museum, open on a regular basis during the summer months. The Museum houses a myriad of pre-contact, and post-contact artifacts, contemporary arts and crafts, diagrammatic charts, posters, and other items.

In the Winter time, Town of Franklin offers pristine woodlands and memorable vistas. Its Snowmobiling, rated the best in the east, has a riding network that includes hundreds of miles of trails. Maps are available at the Town Hall.

Cross Country Skiing is a winter sport that everyone can enjoy. There are cross country ski trails everywhere! The adventurous blaze their own trails while others will go out on the lakes (when frozen) and snowmobile trails.

Ice Fishing is also popular sport among the residents and visitors. Contact NY Dept. of Environmental Conservation for ice fishing spots.

Kate Mountain Park Recreation & Development also offers Ice Skating and cross country skiing.
EVENTS IN THE TOWN OF FRANKLIN
The Town Hall is available for public use parties meetings etc. at no charge to the residents. To reserve please contact the Town Clerk either by email franklinclerk@townoffranklin.com or by calling 518-891-2189.

Have an meeting event or party going on that you wish others to know about? Please send us an email to have us post it on this page.

Can Fire/Rescue Find Your House Or Camp? LOCAL FIRE/RESCUE UNITS DO NOT HAVE GPS CAPABILITY. Clearly Marked Road Signs And House Numbers Are Critical! Obtain E911 House Numbers From Saranac Lake Fire Department.

CITY OFFICES HOURS
Town Clerk's Office Monday - Thursday 9am-2pm
Code Enforcement Officer By Appointment 518-420-9652 Wednesday by appt
Town Court Thursday 3pm-6pm


TO GET INVOLVED IN PLANNING OF ANY OR ALL TOWN EVENTS, CONTACT LAUREN LEFEBVRE AND SAY "I WANT TO HELP!" 891-2189 franklinclerk@roadrunner.com
TOWN OF FRANKLIN SUMMER YOUTH PARK PROGRAM REGISTRATION Summer Youth Program at Kate Mountain Park will run July 8-August 9, 9am-2pm.  All children must bring own lunch.  Refrigeration on site. Attendance capacity is 60.  Town of Franklin residents will have preference.  Registration form will be posted here by June 1.

The following are Department of Environmental Conservation Links to Area Maps.