SULLIVAN’S BEST The man-made pond at Lake Superior Park in Bethel has a sandy beach, a boat launch, picnic tables and a playground for children. There is also a lower section of the park with a second picnic area and a scenic lily pond. The park grounds consist of over 1,400 acres and are open from dawn to dusk. There is a fee for use of the swimming area and for the boating concession when they are open.
Blues skies, cool waters
Photos by Manor Ink Staff
With the arrival of fine warm weather, azure skies and bright June sunshine, many residents are venturing out and enjoying the great outdoors.
There are a number of places around the county where families can enjoy the verdant scenery, and some of the most spectacular can be found in Sullivan’s parks. Manor Ink visited five of them.
Lake Superior Park in Bethel, Beaverkill Campground and Crystal Lake Wild Forest in Roscoe, Mongaup Pond in Livingston Manor, and Stone Arch Bridge Park in Kenoza Lake all had visitors, many sunbathing, some chasing Frisbees, others barbecuing. Though the parks’ concessions have yet to open, folks were hiking and boating, and kids were enjoying playground jungle gyms. Signs warned off pre-season swimmers, but that did not stop many children and adults from wading into the cool waters.
For more information about the county’s parks, visit sullivanny.gov/Departments/ParksRecreation.
A version of this article first appeared in the June 2020 edition of Manor Ink.
Summer’s best parks
BARGAINS GALORE Livingston Manor’s townwide Tag Sale returns on July 18 with sellers’ tables lining Main Street and taking over Renaissance Park. Manor Ink file photo
A Catskill summer filled with great things to do
There’s a lot happening this summer season in Sullivan County, and Manor Ink has compiled a list of many of the festivals, activities and services to help readers fill out their calendars.
Summer events
Zerbini Family Circus
Saturday, June 13; 4 and 6 p.m.; Delaware Youth Center, 8 Creamery Rd., Callicoon. A traditional family-owned circus under the big top, Zerbini features high-wire daredevils, thrilling animal acts, cavorting acrobats and, of course, clowns. delawareyouthcenter.org
20th Annual Trout Parade
Saturday, June 13; 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; See page 20 for details.
Tractor Parade
Sunday, June 14; noon-5 p.m.; Lower Main St., Delaware Youth Center, Callicoon. An annual procession of tired iron of all sizes and vintages is fun for all ages, especially when, in previous years, a huge combine harvester has concluded the parade. The parade is followed by a barbecue and lineup of tractors at the Delaware Youth Center. delawareyouthcenter.org/tractor-parade
Narrowsburg Rockabilly Weekend
Friday, June 26 through Sunday, June 28; noon-4 p.m.; Main St. and other locations, Narrowsburg. This three-day event is a high-energy celebration of 1950s style, featuring live music, classic cars and vintage flair throughout the town. welcometonarrowsburg.com/events
Deep Water Literary Festival
Friday, June 26 through Sunday, June 28; various times; various locations in Narrowsburg. An annual weekend-long festival of the literary and related arts, with this year's theme being "Time Shift: Stories that Bend the Clock." deepwaterfestival.com
Founders’ Day Street Festival
Saturday, July 11; 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sullivan St., Wurtsboro. Hosted by the Wurtsboro Board of Trade, this street fest features music, a car show, entertainment for kids, food and a large number of local vendors offering artisanal products, fine art and crafts. wurtsboro.org/2026-street-fair-info
Reenactment of the Battle of Minisink
Friday, July 17, through Sunday, July 19; times to be announced; Minisink Battleground Park, 58 CR Rd. 168, Barryville. Celebrate the country’s 250th anniversary with a visit to a recreated Revolutionary War campground while enjoying music and food. sullivanny250.org
HPAC Music Festival
Saturday, July 18; 2-7 p.m.; Hurleyville Performing Arts Centre, 219 Main St., Hurleyville. HPAC hosts a full day of music by local bands and special guests, plus food specialties and lots of fun fore the whole family. hpacny.org/festivals
Town Tag Sale
Saturday, July 18; 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Main St., Livingston Manor. Back again after a year’s hiatus, the Manor’s downtown-wide sale of quality used items, fleas and other treasures is a bargain hunter’s delight. Tables for vendors are available for a modest fee. livingstonmanorny.com/Events
Delaware Youth Center 5K River Race
Sunday, July 19; 8:15 a.m.; Delaware Youth Center, 8 Creamery Rd., Callicoon. A fundraiser for the DYC, the 28th River is a fun competition with awards for the top male and female runners and walkers by age group with T-shirts for all competitors. delawareyouthcenter.org
Riverfest
Sunday, July 26; 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Main St., Narrowsburg. Hosted by the Delaware Valley Arts Alliance, this annual celebration of the Delaware River and the hamlet of Narrowsburg features a day of music, “Avian Amble” and “River Dogs on Parade” processions, river stories from young Yarnslingers, a poster auction benefit, food and fun activities for kids. delawarevalleyartsalliance.org/riverfest
“A Revolution of Her Own”
Saturday, Aug. 1; time to be announced; Fort Delaware, Rte. 97, Narrowsburg. Actor Judith Kalaora will present her one-woman play, the true story of Deborah Sampson, who assumed the identity of a man in order to fight. sullivanny250.org
Fallsburg’s National Night Out
Tuesday, Aug. 4; 5:30-8 p.m.; William Krieger Memorial Park, Woodridge. This event, with music, food and activities for kids, is a joint community-building campaign between law enforcement and residents sponsored by the Town of Fallsburg, the Woodridge Police Department, and the Fallsburg Community Coalition. facebook.com/townoffallsburgny
Bagel Fest
Sunday, August 9; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Broadway, Monticello. An annual celebration of the Catskills’ favorite coffee accompaniment, the bagel, with food, a car show, music, a bagel triathlon and more. thebagelfestival.org
Rhythm & Reels Music Fest
Saturday, Aug. 15; 4-10 p.m.; Butternut Grove Campsites, 18420 Old Rte. 17, Roscoe. A fishing-and-music event, this festival features the Jaketown Road, the Chris Raabe Band and Far Beyond Gone, plus food trucks, axe throwing and archery. For the whole family, and attendees are urged to bring their fishing rods. facebook.com/ButternutGroveCampsites
Livingston Manor Porchfest
Saturday, Sept. 19; 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Main St., Livingston Manor. A day-long celebration of local music, featuring groups performing on various porches and sidewalks around town. livingstonmanorny.com/Events
Town Swimming Pools
COOL WATERS The pool at Shirley Diamond Park in Liberty. Provided photo
Shirley Diamond Pool
Hanofee Park, Sunset Lake Rd., Liberty. Lap lanes, diving and swimming areas, and a kiddie pool. Open end of June through August, Monday-Thursday, 1-6 p.m.; Friday, 1-7 p.m.; Sunday, noon-7 p.m. townoflibertyny.gov/departments/parks-recreation
Dillion Park Pool
Dillion Park, 121 Dillon Rd., Monticello. The pool is open from July 4 through Aug. 31, Tuesday-Sunday, 11 a.m.- 6 p.m., weather permitting. Access is free. Children under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult.
Town of Mamakating Pool
27-29 Mamakating Rd., Bloomingburg. Open June through August, Monday-Friday, 2-7 p.m., Saturday, Sunday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. facebook.com/Townofmamakatingpool
Delaware Youth Center Pool
Delaware Youth Center, 8 Creamery Rd., Callicoon. Open June 29 through August, pool hours at the Center’s Facebook page. facebook.com/DelawareYouthCenter
Town of Neversink Pool
7492 Rte. 55, Neversink. Open July 7 though August, daily from 12:30-7 p.m., for Neversink residents with permit. neversinkny.gov/activities/parks-pools
Summer recreation programs
Hanofee Park Day Camp
Hanofee Park, Sunset Lake Rd., Liberty. June 25 through Aug. 10, with full day, morning or afternoon sessions available. Rates include breakfast and lunch, provided by the Liberty Central School District. townoflibertyny.gov/departments/parks-recreation
Town of Fallsburg Day Camp
Delaware Youth Center, 8 Creamery Rd., Callicoon. July 6 through Aug. 14, 8:45 a.m.-3:15 p.m. Activities include swimming, fishing, boating, arts & crafts and sports. fallsburgny.gov/296/Summer-Camp
Frost Valley Day Camp
Delaware Youth Center, 8 Creamery Rd., Callicoon. Choice of week-long sessions from June 29 through August 28. Campers spend their days outdoors, discovering nature, playing creatively, doing crafts, playing games, swimming and boating. frostvalley.org/camps/day-camps
Camp DeBruce
307 Mongaup Rd., Livingston Manor. Choice of week-long sessions from June 28 through August 14. Campers learn outdoor skills, including backpacking, camping and canoeing. They will explore New York’s diverse habitats and have the chance to learn basic ecological concepts. dec.ny.gov/things-to-do/summer-camps
Delaware Youth Center Summer Program
Delaware Youth Center, 8 Creamery Rd., Callicoon. June 29 through Aug. 31, weekdays, 9 a.m.-noon. Activities for children include arts & crafts, environmental education programs, sports, live animal classes, dance classes, music shows and more. Registration required for some events. delawareyouthcenter.org/summer-program