Springfield Landing

Springfield Landing Manager Regina Oakes 607-264-3727 springfieldlanding@springfieldny.org

The Springfield Landing Beach and Boat Docks are open to Springfield residents only.

Parking passes are $5 per car, per season. (Please place on top right outside windshield)

Swimming is open from 12 noon to 8pm daily in July and August.

Boat Launch Passes are $30 per boat, per season. (Please place below the wench on drivers side of trailer)

Residents may bring non-resident guests in resident vehicle with pass.

TOWN OF SPRINGFIELD PUBLIC NOTICE TO OTSEGO LAKE USERS:

The summer season also brings with it some lake water issues, most serious is the Harmful Algae Bloom. It is very important to know what it looks like and stay away, especially children and animals. Please use the links below to educate yourself on this matter.

Harmful Blue-Green Algae Blooms

Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) Notifications Page - NYSDEC

August 15, 2025

Otsego Lake algae (cyanobacteria) bloom and toxins update:

Greetings!

Please read this message in its entirety as it includes important information about ongoing conditions at Otsego Lake that you should bear in mind as you make decisions about using the lake.

This message addresses multiple topics:

-current conditions lake wide

-algal toxin concentration results from July 2 through Aug 12

-precautions and links to State HABs information and resources.

To begin, no blooms have been reported or confirmed this week, though cyanobacteria abundance is on the rise and mid-lake water clarity has decreased.

Toxin presence: Toxins were not detected in samples collected from July 2 through July 30. Beginning Aug 7, toxins have been detected at low but variable concentrations. In samples collected Monday and Tuesday of this week from shoreline sites and open water, concentrations ranged from <0.3 ppb (parts per billion) to 4.7 ppb Total Microcystins.

We have been made aware of two cases of reported symptoms after swimming in the lake, one in a pet (vomiting and diarrhea) and one in a human (skin rash on upper body and arms) on Wednesday and Thursday (Aug. 13 and 14) off Brookwood Point and in the vicinity of Lakeland Shores, respectively. We urge lake users to report any symptoms related to exposure to the Oneonta office of the NYS Dept. of Health (odo@health.ny.gov).

We urge lake users to stay informed of confirmed blooms on NYS DEC's New York Harmful Algal Bloom Reporting System (NYHABS) map

Know It. Avoid It. Report It.

Keep watch along the shoreline and at the water surface, especially in sheltered areas (boat slips, small coves, etc.). Avoid discolored or cloudy water, green streaks, foamy accumulations, etc., as these areas may contain cyanobacteria, associated toxins, and other irritants. If you see suspicious conditions, report it to the NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation HABs Program via the online report tool.

Weather and lake conditions are prime for continued development of Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs), which may be intermittent and change quickly. Lake users should check the water conditions before entering the water or allowing pets or children to do so. You can make decisions about how you decide to interact with the lake. Remember HABs can be dangerous to Humans and Animals. If we learn of additional confirmed HABs, we will use this system to notify you of that information. For more information on HABS and related health concerns please go to the NYS DEC website.

We also note that the New York State Department of Health recommends against the use of untreated surface waters for domestic use; during blooms, surface waters treated with individual home treatment systems should not be used for domestic use (see the Dept. of Health page https://www.health.ny.gov/publications/2849/index.htm)

Note that this message is being sent from the SUNY Oneonta Biological Field Station in collaboration with the Otsego Watershed Supervisory Committee and the Otsego County Conservation Association.

ATTENTION BOATERS:

As of January 1, 2025, ALL motorized boat operators, regardless of age, are required to carry a NYS Boating Safety Certificate.

Boating safety certificates are required for recreational boaters using motorized vessels, including personal watercraft. Operators of non-motorized boats, such as kayaks and canoes, are not required to have a boating safety certificate at this time.

The one-time certification does not need renewal.

Register for In-Person NY Safe Boating Course Here: Upcoming Events - New York Safe Boating Course

Approved online courses are listed below; learning is completed online and successful completion of unit exams is required in order to advance through the course. Fees paid to the online provider include the cost of your permanent certificate issued by the provider.

For more information please visit: Boating Frequently Asked Questions - NYS Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation

SPRINGFIELD TOWN COUNCIL

2025 REGULATIONS FOR SPRINGFIELD LANDING

Full and Part-Time Springfield Homeowner Residence:

· Entitled to purchase seasonal Park Pass ($5 per vehicle)

· Entitled to purchase seasonal Boat Launch Pass ($30 per trailer)

· Entitled to Boat Slip and Kayak Rack Rentals (Dependent on availability)

Full-time Springfield Residence Renters and Springfield Landowners:

· Entitled to purchase seasonal Park Pass ($5 per vehicle)

· Entitled to seasonal Boat Launch Pass ($30 per trailer)

Seasonal Springfield Campground Renters (with utility bill):

· Entitled to seasonal Park Pass ($5 per vehicle)

· Entitled to Boat Launch with $10 Per-Day Fee

Renters of Springfield land who reside elsewhere than the Town of Springfield are not permitted to use the Park or Boat Launch

Opera employees may purchase a seasonal Park Pass with Glimmerglass Festival ID

PLEASE NOTE:

· The Landing will be closed to residents during Summer Program hours of 12:45pm - 3:00pm weekdays from July 7 - 25 (2025)

· Boat owners are responsible for cleaning their boats of any potential aquatic invasive species

· Swimming is allowed only when Lifeguard is on duty

· Anything brought into the park must be taken out

· The Landing is closed to all public after dark

· Fines may be imposed for disregarding any above policy, with $200 fine for unauthorized use of Boat Launch

SPRINGFIELD LANDING RATES AND POLICY TO BE REVIEWED ANNUALLY