Who’s ready for another Big Queer Beach Day?!?! We loved last year so much we're doing it again! Join us!
2nd Annual Big Queer Beach Day
Green Lakes State Park Beach
Fayetteville, NY
Sunday, August 16, 2026
11am- 5pm
All ages, allies, and families welcome!
Join a coalition of Syracuse-based grassroots queer groups and organizers to celebrate summer, community, and nature! We’re gathering on the shores of Green Lakes State Park for a relaxed day of chilling, grilling, swimming, resting, and appreciating Mother Nature’s rare and very special Two Spirit (meromictic) lakes.
🏖️ We’ll be gathering on the shady grass and sunny sand just past the big, main bathhouse and concrete lifeguard platform. Look for the flags! Please BYOE (chairs, blankets, towels, water, food, sunscreen, bug spray, hat, shade tent or umbrella, etc).
🎟️ Admission to Green Lakes is $10 per vehicle, or use the Empire Pass (inquire with your local libraries about borrowing one!). There are gendered, all gender, and ADA bathroom facilities. Paths from parking lots to meet up area are paved and mostly flat. Park picnic tables and charcoal grills available. Water fountains on site. Coolers allowed. No pets allowed on the beach. Check out Green Lakes State Park website to learn more. Inclement weather plans TBD.
🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ Big Queer Beach Day Meet Up is brought to you by @meet.cute.events, @cnyhiking, @femmecny, @wbbclub_syracuse, @syracusebears, @syrguerrillaqueerevents, @karinajasander, @pinkpegasuspress, @syracusequeerhistory, @front.porch.collective, and @2spirit.sanctuary. Reach out to any of the tagged organizers with questions. We are all looking forward to spending a beautiful day outside together! All are welcome! 🤝
Our stunning graphics are designed by Mel of @cnyhiking 🥾✨
Map to our planned meet up spot. Please note, however, that beach areas can't be formally reserved. Check our socials on the morning of the event for location updates, and look for the rainbow flags!
Here is a map of the meetup spot and parking!