New York State Empire Pass
Empire Passes can be used at any New York State Park listed on the NYS Parks website including, locally:
- Delta Lake State Park
- Verona Beach State Park
- Chittenango Falls State Park
- Green Lakes State Park
Empire Pass Rules:
- Available for one week loan, no renewals. Please return the pass as soon as possible so others can enjoy it.
- Due to high demand, patrons can check out the Empire Pass two times each summer.
- Holds cannot be placed; call the library to see if it is available.
- Passes must be picked up and returned to the Kirkland Town Library. The pass can be put in a book drop if it is in an envelope.
- Lost Pass Fee is $40.
Onondaga County Parks Explore The Outdoors Pass
Explore the Outdoors Pass can be used at:
- Beaver Lake Nature Center (one vehicle)
- Highland Forest (up to four visitors)
- Jamesville Beach Park (one personal vehicle)
- Oneida Shores Park (one personal vehicle)
- Pratt’s Falls Park (up to four visitors)
- Rosamond Gifford Zoo (up to four visitors)
Pass Rules
- Available for one week loan, no renewals. Please return the pass as soon as possible so others can enjoy it.
- Due to high demand, patrons can check out the Explore the Outdoors Pass two times each summer.
- Holds cannot be placed; call the library to see if it is available.
- Passes must be picked up and returned to the Kirkland Town Library. The pass can be put in a book drop if it is in an envelope.
- Lost Pass Fee is $55.
To read more about Onondaga County Parks, visit their website.
The Wild Center Pass
The Wild Center is a museum with live animals, hands-on exhibits, an elevated trail, and much more. It is located in Tupper Lake, NY, which is a 2 ½ hour drive from Clinton. Their website has a lot of information on their exhibits.
The pass admits two adults for $10 each and gives free admission for four children ages 17 and under.
Pass Rules
- Available for one week loan, no renewals. Please return the pass as soon as possible so others can enjoy it.
- Due to high demand, patrons can check out The Wild Center Pass two times each summer.
- Holds cannot be placed; call the library to see if it is available.
- Passes must be picked up and returned to the Kirkland Town Library. The pass can be put in a book drop if it is in an envelope.
- Lost Pass Fee is $90.