

Small riverside park on the Tioughnioga—handsome river views, tree-lined paths, seasonal foliage and a nearby bridge and downtown backdrop. Best at golden hour and fall color; weekday mornings and blue hour yield calm water reflections and empty paths. Street parking on Elm St; no entry fee; mostly flat, accessible walkways. Good for combining nature shots with Cortland’s urban elements.


Small riverside park on the Tioughnioga—handsome river views, tree-lined paths, seasonal foliage and a nearby bridge and downtown backdrop. Best at golden hour and fall color; weekday mornings and blue hour yield calm water reflections and empty paths. Street parking on Elm St; no entry fee; mostly flat, accessible walkways. Good for combining nature shots with Cortland’s urban elements.