WELCOME TO MEACHEM FIELD!
There are a number of activities available at Meachem Field including the following -
Atheletic Fields and Courts
There are two lighted softball diamonds and one lighted baseball diamond, each with team "dugouts" and spectator bleachers. There is one multi-purpose turf field (football, soccer, and lacrosse) with bleachers and a press box. There is an ice arena that provides both open skating time as well as being the home of numerous youth hockey teams.
Swimming Pool
Valley Pool is located at Meachem Field on Amidon Drive within the Clary Middle School. It is 25 yards long, six heated lanes and is wheelchair accessible.
Playground
There is a playground consisting of swings, slides, seesaws, and climbing bars.
Passive Recreation
Along with the activities noted above, Meachem Field offers opportunities for more passive recreation. Bird watchers may find the wooded areas give habitat for birds. Benches located at various locations furnish opportunities for quiet relaxation. A newly constructed deck area provides for views of Onondaga Creek.
Other Activities
Meachem Field had been the long time site of the Valley Fields Days which were sponsored by the Valley Men's Club. Typically held mid-summer, the Field Days offered amusement rides, carnival games, and home cooked food.
The posted coordinates bring you to Stage 1.
The coordinates for Stage 2 are: N 43 00.0A and where A = (x + y)/135 + 29 from the blue sign on your left. W076 08.B where B = x/3 + 76 from the yellow sign on your right. (Note, all numbers used for determining these and other coordinates are the years shown and are represented as x and y in the calculations. Where necessary, round up to a whole number.)
At Stage 2 the coordinates for the final stage are: N 43 00.0C where C = x/4 - 443 from the plaque on your left. W076 08.D where D = (x + y)/5 + 108 from the plaque on your right.
There is ample parking available. However, parking may be somewhat limited in the event of a winter weekend hockey tournament or summer evenings when there might be baseball and/or softball games scheduled.
Please note - while the terrain is rated as a "1" meaning that it is wheelchair friendly, it may not be so friendly following a snowfall.
PS: To learn more about the Valley go to the Onondaga Valley History Adventire Lab.