Alex Haley Municipal Pool park
Alex Haley Municipal Pool
There are several good reasons to visit the Alex Haley Municipal Pool, including its well-maintained facilities, ample parking, and affordable admission prices. The pool is also staffed by trained lifeguards, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for visitors of all ages.
The pool features several points of interest, including a large water slide, diving boards, and a children's play area with spray features. There are also shaded seating areas, picnic tables, and a concession stand serving refreshments and snacks.
Interesting facts about the Alex Haley Municipal Pool area include its location on the shores of Cayuga Lake, one of the largest and deepest of the Finger Lakes in New York. The pool is also situated within easy driving distance of several local attractions, including the Cornell University campus and the historic city of Ithaca.
The best time of year to visit the Alex Haley Municipal Pool is during the summer months, when the weather is warm and the water is at its most refreshing. The pool is typically open from June through August, with hours varying depending on the day of the week. Visitors are encouraged to check the pool's website or call ahead for current information on hours, admission prices, and special events.
Park & land designation reference
A quick legend for the federal and state land categories Snoflo tracks. Each designation comes with different rules around access, recreation, and resource extraction.
- National Park
- Large protected natural areas managed by the federal government to preserve significant landscapes, ecosystems, and cultural resources; recreation is allowed but conservation is the priority.
- State Park
- Public natural or recreational areas managed by a state government, typically smaller than national parks and focused on regional natural features, recreation, and education.
- Local Park
- Community-level parks managed by cities or counties, emphasizing recreation, playgrounds, sports, and green space close to populated areas.
- Wilderness Area
- The highest level of land protection in the U.S.; designated areas where nature is left essentially untouched, with no roads, structures, or motorized motorized access permitted.
- National Recreation Area
- Areas set aside primarily for outdoor recreation (boating, hiking, fishing, often around reservoirs, rivers, or scenic landscapes); may allow more development.
- National Conservation Area (BLM)
- BLM-managed areas with special ecological, cultural, or scientific value; more protection than typical BLM land but less strict than Wilderness Areas.
- State Forest
- State-managed forests focused on habitat, watershed, recreation, and sustainable timber harvest.
- Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Land
- Vast federal lands managed for mixed use -- recreation, grazing, mining, conservation -- with fewer restrictions than national parks or forests.
Plan your visit down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind.
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Area campgrounds
Snoflo-tracked campgrounds within reach of Alex Haley Municipal Pool, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buttermilk Falls State Park | ✓ | ✗ | → |
| Robert H. Treman State Park | ✓ | ✗ | → |
| Taughannock Falls State Park | ✓ | ✗ | → |
| Kimmie Bivouac | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Carley Hill Tent Sites | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Irvin Campsite | ✗ | ✗ | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest parks, lakes, fishing spots, and POIs so a park visit can grow into a full weekend.
Responsible recreation & Leave No Trace
- Know before you go
- Check the operator's site for hours, permit requirements, seasonal closures, and fire restrictions before heading out.
- Stay on trail
- Stick to marked paths to protect vegetation, prevent erosion, and avoid disturbing wildlife habitat.
- Respect wildlife
- Observe from a distance, never feed wildlife, and store food securely if camping is permitted on-site.
- Pack it in, pack it out
- Carry out all trash, food scraps, and gear. Many parks have limited or no trash service.
- Leave what you find
- Don't take rocks, plants, or artifacts. They make the park what it is for the next visitor.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Alex Haley Municipal Pool as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, freezing temperatures, fire-restriction days), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Alex Haley Municipal Pool
What can I do at Alex Haley Municipal Pool?
Most Snoflo-tracked parks support hiking, picnicking, and wildlife viewing. Check the operator's site for activity-specific rules (camping, fishing, paddling, hunting).
How fresh is the weather data?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from NOAA / yr.no. Streamflow comes live from USGS streamgauges.
When is the best time to visit?
Use the 15-day temperature & precipitation outlook on this page to plan -- pick a window with comfortable temperatures and low precipitation.
How do I get to Alex Haley Municipal Pool?
Tap Directions in the hero above to open driving directions in Google Maps, or Open in map to center the Snoflo interactive map on the park.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this park, set a threshold (temperature, precipitation), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Other parks near here
Snoflo-tracked parks within driving distance of Alex Haley Municipal Pool.