8th annual parks photo contest returns in Onondaga County

WAER | By John Smith

Published October 1, 2026 at 10:57 AM EDT

A row of trees with orange foliage. — In this file photo a row of trees with orange leaves in North Syracuse.

Local residents who enjoy taking in the fall foliage and snapping photos can share them in the 8^th Annual Parks Photo Contest. Some of the most popular destinations to enjoy fall scenery are Beaver Lake Nature Center, Highland Forest, Oneida Shores, Onondaga Lake Park, and Syracuse parks. Photos must be taken in October. Categories include Best Fall Activity, Best Landscape, Best Portrait and Most Artistic. The parks photo contest is open to all ages and must be submitted by 4 p.m. November 2^nd.

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