City Parks Host Second Annual Mile Marketplace on Sep. 23 at the Creekwalk

The City of Syracuse Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) will host its second annual Mile Marketplace on Saturday, September 23, 2023 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. along the Creekwalk, beginning at the Hunt Ave trailhead.

This event features an outdoor market highlighting the newest section of the Onondaga Creekwalk as it passes through Kirk Park on the city’s South Side.

It is also expected to feature vendor booths representing local artisans, crafters, food trucks, small business, and non-profit agencies while promoting wellness with activities throughout the day.

A showcase of local youth DJs, coordinated by DJ Bella J of On the One DJ Center will be presented and shall run throughout the entire event.

Schedule of events:

• 10 to 10:30 a.m.: Yoga

• 10:30 to 11 a.m.: Tree pruning demo with Onondaga Earth Corps

• 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.: Tree ID walk with Forestry Team

• 12 to 12:30 p.m.: Zumba

• 12:30 to 1 p.m.: Tree pruning demo with Onondaga Earth Corps

• 1 to 2 p.m.: Tree ID walk with Forestry Team

• 2 to 2:30 p.m.: Yoga

• 2:30 to 3 p.m.: Zumba

DPR will host a free Yard Tree Giveaway for property owners in the city of Syracuse. City of Syracuse property owners are eligible to receive up to two trees per address to plant in their yards. Ten different tree species are anticipated to be available for selection by property owners. To learn more and pre-register, visit https://bit.ly/freeyardtrees. Walk-ups are expected to be available while supplies last.

On-street parking is available along Hunt Avenue and Onondaga Creek Parkway. Accessible parking is available in the Hunt Avenue trailhead parking lot.

More information, as well as any updates, are available at https://syr.gov/milemarketplaceevent