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Battle Island State Park

State park in Oswego County, New York

Field	Value
name	Battle Island State Park
map	New York
map_caption	Location of Battle Island State Park within New York State
coords
type	State park
location	2150 State Route 48
Fulton, New York
area	235 acre
created
operator	New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation
visitation_num	33,056
visitation_year	2020
visitation_ref
open	All year
website	Battle Island State Park

Fulton, New York

Battle Island State Park is a 235 acre state park located on the Oswego River in Oswego County, New York. Included within the park is the 18-hole Battle Island State Park Golf Course. The park is located on the west bank of the river, north of the City of Fulton, along New York State Route 48.

History

Battle Island State Park's name refers to a battle that took place on a nearby island on July 3, 1756, during the French and Indian War. The battle commenced after a British fleet, returning from delivering supplies to Fort Ontario, was ambushed by a party of French and Indians. Although outnumbered, British and Colonial forces were able repulse several attacks by using the island as a stronghold. The island identified on maps as "Battle Island" was created during the excavation of an adjacent canal; the battle actually took place on a smaller island just to the south.

Battle Island State Park occupies land originally owned by Frederick A. Emerick, who deeded 200 acres of the park's property to the state in 1916. When the remainder of his property was turned over to the state in 1938, the land was officially designated as a state park.

Facilities

One of the park's main attractions is its 18-hole, par 72 golf course, designed by Devereux Emmett. The course length is 5973 yards from its longest tees.

The park also offers trails for cross-country skiing and a food concession.

References

"Battle Island State Park". NYS Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation.
(2014). "2014 New York State Statistical Yearbook". The Nelson A. Rockefeller Institute of Government.
"State Park Annual Attendance Figures by Facility: Beginning 2003".
(1917). "Scenic and Historic America, Volumes 1-2". American Scenic and Historic Preservation Society.
"The Oswego River (Fulton/Battle Island) - June 9th, 1994". New York State Museum.
"Battle Island State Park Golf Course - Course Information". NYS Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation.
"Battle Island State Park Golf Course - Fulton, New York Golf Course Directory". The Golf Channel.

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