We visited this park in the winter, and even with all the trees bare and the grass dead, the park was beautiful. Of course, this place was immediately added to our list of places to visit when the weather warms up enough to break out the kayak because this park looks like an amazing place to paddle.
This park sits in the heart of a splendid New York State Forest, and it is an amazing place to get out and explore nature.
Hiking at Birdseye Hollow Park
If you are a hiker, you won’t be disappointed. There are several trails here, including the Finger Lakes Trail. There are several trails here, but the prettiest runs along the Birdseye Hollow Pond.
We also explored the boardwalk and the stretch of pond connected to that. There are places to sit and enjoy watching the wildlife in and around the water. There is a fishing pier and small craft boat launch that are normally docked in the water; they happened to be pulled out when we visited during the Winter.
Kayaking & Birdseye Hollow Pond
Elevation: 1,085 feet
Area: 68.4 acres
Shoreline Length: 1.9 miles
Unfortunately, I can’t report on the exact kayaking detail at Birdseye Hollow… Yet. It looks incredibly appealing even in its dormant winter state, I can promise you that I will be launching my kayak, as soon as I possibly can.
As for Birdseye Hollow Pond itself, its really lovely. This was a really picturesque pond with several small islands.
Fish Species in the pond: Banded killifish, black crappie, bluegill, brown bullhead, chain pickerel, common shiner, golden shiner, largemouth bass, pumpkinseed, yellow perch
Out and About with Nova
Nova had so much fun at Birdseye Hollow Park…Maybe a little too much fun. There were tiny field mice running around in the high grass, and she had a blast trying to catch them. So much so that she was more burdock than dog by the time she was finished. The hazards of a long-haired dog.
All kidding aside, this is a very dog-friendly destination. Please be sure to keep your pet on a leash and always pick up after them. (And it is implied that by picking up after them, you also cart it away.)
Other Park Facilities
This park also has other facilities such as a playground, picnic pavilion, picnic area, fishing pier, and boat launch.
Getting to Birdseye Hollow Park
Address: 7603 Birdseye Hollow Rd, Bradford