Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park

About Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park

From the site of coal mines and miners, the landscape of Finger Lakes State Park has transformed into a recreational area with a variety of entertainment options. While off-road driving is the most popular activity in the park, wind, rain, snow and fog remain in the background. Visitors don't just hear the sounds of nature when they enjoy a day at Finger Lake State Park. The scenic beauty of the State Park and its natural surroundings attract people from all over the country.

A pleasant wooded area in the middle of the park is preserved for picnics and provides a welcome shade from the summer sun. The large sandy beach offers a variety of activities, such as kayaking, canoeing, hiking, fishing, camping and fishing. If you want to spend a day of relaxation or full-day adventure in a slower pace market, Finger Lakes State Parks will satisfy your yearning. There are many options for those who want to extend their schedule by another day.

The swimming pool is open from Memorial Day weekend until 31 October, bathing hours are from 8 am to 8 pm. Swimming is not allowed in the water expected at the boat ramp, but swimming is allowed on the beach, with water from the river and expected water at all boat ramps.

Alcohol, glass containers, pets and fires are not allowed in the swimming pool area, please ask for swimming markings. Fishing is prohibited on the beach, but swimming is allowed in all other areas of the park, except the swimming pool and the boat ramp.

Canoes and kayaks can be used in this place, but all boats should use the boat ramp and no small boats can use other moorings except those that can use the smaller boats.

Electric motors are only allowed and pets must be kept out of the water at the boat ramp at all times except in an emergency. Boats, canoes and kayaks must not be left unattended or stored overnight, only electric motors.

Fishing is allowed under state law, but a fishing permit is required for people over 65 and for children under 5.

All fish may only be caught and other fish may not have more than 20 fish in total; except striped bass and striped bass, all other fish must be returned to the water immediately after catching. Blue-headed catfish, flat-headed catfish, blue-eyed catfish, striped and white perch, white perch, striped perch or striped perch must return to the water immediately after being caught; and red, black, yellow, orange, green, red or blue flatheads.

Beach fishing is prohibited, and fishing is also prohibited from the coastal strip south and west of the parking lot and along the north and south coasts of Finger Lakes State Park.

The park has trails for off-road vehicles, motorcycles and mountain bikes and has outdoor areas for riding stables.

In the northwest part of the park there is a main path marked by green arrows and orange poles. Most of this trail is unmarked and leads back to the main paths, but there are only signposted paths that lead to the campsites and motocross sites in the background. There are areas that are taboo for horse riding, such as an area near the parking lot and a small area in front of a stable.

More marked or marked trails are under construction, but maps of these trails are available. Always travel with a group of two or more people, plan your trip in advance and always travel in groups of three or four people.

It is forbidden to enter the lake and hikers are advised to use the lake if heavy use of an SAI is required.

The motocross track is a professionally designed track with a 10 hectare circuit around the track. The path runs through a wooded area in the middle of the park and can be reached from the main road and the road to the lake.

The track is used for licensed motocross races and is open to experienced riders, but also to beginners.

For less experienced riders there is a youth course north of the motocross track, but for more information please visit the MXP circuit or call 573 - 443 - 5315. The circuit will be closed on the weekend of Saturday and Sunday, 4 and 5 June and reopened on Sunday, one hour after the race.

For more information, call the Finger Lakes State Park Police Department at (773) 443-5315 or visit our Mxp racetrack.

This small riding arena is located north of the motocross track and is intended for children 12 years and older who cannot ride in the parking lot of Finger Lakes State Park.

For children aged 12 and over and children under 18, an adult guardian is required at all times.
Motocross for Parents (MXP) sponsors all races held in the park and the youth circuit is closed on race day next to the main track. For more information about the race and all events at Finger Lakes State Park, visit www.mxprace.com. MX P is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization with more than 1,000 members and over 2,500 active members.

For more information, visit www.ama-cycle.org or call 573-443-5315 or visitwww.mxprace.com. The motocross track will reopen one hour after the race on Sunday, but will be closed for the rest of the weekend on race day next to the main track.

Off-road vehicles (ORVs) are limited to a maximum length of 1,000 feet and a width of 10 feet and no longer than 2,500 feet. Off-road vehicles are motorised vehicles designed for road use with a driver spinning over the seat. Drive the professionally designed motocross track at Finger Lakes State Park Motorcycle Park.

ATV can be equipped with an ATV, see driving rules for more information, and you can not turn or have no handlebars. Off-road vehicles (ORVs) that cannot turn and do not have a handlebars are prohibited on all designated roads.