The Long Lake Parks and Recreation Department has been in service to the community as an official department since 1984. A long history of planning and hosting a vareity of events, Long Lake Parks and Recreation has been a vital resource to promote events, area attractions, local business and outdoor activities and recreation.
Tourism has been a cornerstone of the Long Lake and Raquette Lake economy since the late 1800’s. From the lake shore cottage colonies, destination second vacation homes, the birth of Adirondack Great Camps on the shores of Raquette Lake and to the eventual mom and pop motels that popped up in the 1950’s.
Long Lake Parks and Recreation is the clearhouse for promoting and hosting year-round activities to energize the community and to entertain visitors.
Parks and Recreation also manages the Long Lake Pavilion, Ball Field, Tennis & Basketball Courts, the Geiger Ice Skating Rink, Mt. Sabattis Sledding Hill, the Long Lake Town Beach and hiring of all the lifeguards and grooming over 70 Miles of Snowmobile Trails. The Long Lake Parks and Recreation Department also has administrative offices located at 1130 Deerland Road. Services include distribution of tourism information, copies, distributing posters, registration and tickets for events, production of the Mountain Times local newspaper, all advertising and publicity, monthly calendar distribution, the Long Lake Website and Facebook Pages. A full service department open Monday Through Friday 9am – 4pm daily. There is a 24 Hour room at the Town Office that is open for Tourist information, promo materials etc.
January/February/March
Winter Carnivals in both Long Lake & Raquette Lake
Cardboard Sled Races
Kids Movie Nights
Snowmobile Poker Run
Vintage Snowmobile Races
Craft & Cooking Classes
May
Community Pride Day
Fishing Contests
Great Adirondack Garage Sale
Memorial Day Parade
June
Adirondack Quilt Camp
Ham Radio Field Days
Kids Fishing Derbies in Long Lake & Raquette Lake
Birding Weekend
July
4th of July with Kids Games, Live Music and a hometown Fireworks showcase
Tie-Dye Workshops in Raquette Lake
Outdoor Movies
Swimming Lessons at the LL Town Beach
Charity Talent Show in Raquette Lake
Art & Photo Show
LL Fish & Game Club Trap Shooting
Live Concerts
Waterski Show
Cardboard Box Float Off
Boat Parade and Fireworks in Raquette Lake
Durant Days in Raquette Lake
Heart of the Park Craft Fair
Swim Races
Paddling Olympics
Guided Hikes
August
Town-Wide Garage Sale and Book Sale
Author’s Night at Hoss’s Country Corner
Craft Show in Raquette Lake
Raquette Lake Busiest Days
September
Labor Day Celebrations in Long Lake & Raquette Lake with live music and BBQ
90 Miler Adirondack Canoe Classic
Trivia Nights
Long Boat Regatta
October
Oct-O-Bear Fest Charity Fundraiser at Hoss’s Country Corner
Harvest Festival
Leaf Peeping Drives
November
OES Tricky Tray
Trivia Nights
December
Lunch with Santa
New Years Eve Champagne Special Bus
Seniors Lunch with Santa
Guided Hikes