F. E. Baker Memorial Park

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Last Updated: December 6, 2025

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Summary

E. Baker Memorial Park is located in the town of Malta, New York, and is a great place to visit for outdoor fun and relaxation. The park has a variety of activities, including hiking, fishing, picnicking, and camping. Some of the specific points of interest to see in the park include the park's lake, which is great for fishing and boating, as well as the hiking trails. There are also numerous picnic areas throughout the park, which make it a great spot for a family outing.

Interesting facts about the park include that it was named after a local farmer who donated the land, and that the park is home to a variety of wildlife, including deer, foxes, and birds. Additionally, the park is a popular spot for birdwatching enthusiasts, as it is home to a variety of species.

The best time of year to visit F. E. Baker Memorial Park is during the spring and fall, when the weather is mild and the foliage is beautiful. However, the park is open year-round and offers activities for all seasons, including cross-country skiing and ice fishing in the winter. Overall, F. E. Baker Memorial Park is a great place to visit for anyone looking to enjoy the outdoors in New York.

       

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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 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.
National Forest
Federally managed lands focused on multiple use—recreation, wildlife habitat, watershed protection, and resource extraction (like timber)—unlike the stricter protections of national parks.
Wilderness
A protected area set aside to conserve specific resources—such as wildlife, habitats, or scientific features—with regulations varying widely depending on the managing agency and purpose.
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.
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