Westminster Park - Syracuse (NY)

5 /5 Prose the Writer: My fiancee and I found this set of steps and have committed to getting in shape together utilizing them. The are 8 flights of 18-25 steps each. The area is shaded by trees and very serene. Upon reaching the top, one can celebrated and take a victory lap around the circle before heading back down. I would caution potential users to be cognizant of their footing as some stairs are broken and debris falls on them as well.

2 /5 Stacy Underwood: I wish the city would redo the stairs. There is not much to this park other than a splash of green in an urban area, but the long set of stairs is a decent draw for people looking to get a workout in.

3 /5 Zolonda Slaughter: It was a wonderful, physical (and sometimes mental if you haven’t taken that route in a while) incline that began at the bottom of Euclid Ave. And, slowly through 177 cement steps, not including the flat straight landings, gave way to a breathtaking almost arial view of the wonderful city of Syracuse, which included the JMP’s Dome and Thornden Park’s water tower. The only reason I scored this with three stars was because of the declination of those raggedy, fear inducing of breaking a few bones, steps. As much as those steps are being used by the neighbors, students, professionals, and neophytes that like to get a workout in, the city should be able to allocate part of our tax money to fix it like the numerous sidewalks, traffic signals, trash cans, potholes (?) and speed bumps. Syracuse is better than that.

2 /5 Chris Thompson: Very small park. I can see how it was once a good view of the city of Syracuse. However as the trees have grown, you cant really see the city unless you visit during early spring.

5 /5 Ni Bro: Nice peaceful place to walk and release some tension