Utica · Oneida County, NY
Family things to do in Utica
Scout analyzed 49 Utica places and surfaced the ones that actually fit family.
Places analyzed
49
Matches
14
Typical spend
—
Typical visit
1.6 hr
Scout-verified spots
Outdoors
Roscoe Conkling Park
Historic recreation area featuring the Utica Zoo, Valley View Golf Course & a woodsy trail system.
Outdoors
Sherrill Brook Park
Open area featuring a dog park, playground & picnic pavilions, plus green space & nature trails.
Arts & Culture
Fenimore Art Museum
Landscape paintings, American Indian artifacts, folk art & more in a 1930s neo-Georgian mansion.
Outdoors
Lock 20 State Canal Park
Park & historic canal lock, built in 1822 on the Erie Canal, linking Albany to Buffalo at Lake Erie.
Outdoors
Verona Beach State Park
Scenic picnic & camping areas on Oneida Lake, plus trails through secluded wetlands & woodlands.
Family
The Wild Animal Park
Animal park home to tigers, bears & giraffes, with bouncing castles & regular events for kids.
Outdoors
Glimmerglass State Park
Wooded trails provide wildlife sightings & picturesque views at this bucolic park on Otsego Lake.
Outdoors
Delta Lake State Park
Swimming & fishing destination with flat terrain for hikes & snowmobiling, plus lakeside camping.
Outdoors
Pixley Falls State Park
Outdoors
F T Proctor Park
Rolling 62-acre city park with a creek & lily pond plus basketball courts & sports fields.
Family
Fort Rickey Discovery Zoo
Family destination where children can pet, hold & feed small animals & view exhibits.
Family
Utica Zoo
Small year-round zoo featuring over 200 animals plus guided tours & kids' programs.
Sports & Recreation
Twin Ponds Golf & Country Club
Family
Billy Beez Sangertown Square
Outdoors
Patio, trail, or open-air.
No reservation needed
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