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TOWN OF VIRGIL
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  • Town Board
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  • Code Enforcement
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  • Board of Ethics
  • C.O.V.E. Community Events
  • Helpful Community Pages
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  • Town Assessor
  • Town Court
  • Town Highway Dept.
  • Virgil Fire Department
  • Virgil Historian
  • Virgil's Hope Lake Park
  • Virgil Planning Board
  • Virgil Rural Cemetery
  • Virgil Transfer Station
  • Virgil Zoning Board
  • Water and Sewer Districts

Hope Lake Park

Town of Virgil Hope Lake Park

Opening on the Weekends May 24, 2025

Opening 7 Days a week starting June 21, 2025


2025 Hours of Operation Were:

Park: 10:30 AM-6:30 PM

Beach: 11:00 AM-6:00 PM



*the park managers reserve the right to close the park due to dangerous weather conditions.

Park Prices

Daily Passes: Non-Residents $6.00 per day*

Children under 2 years of age are free


Season Passes: Non- Resident $45.00 a season, Maximum of $200.00 per family


* Additional fees will apply for the pavilion, boat and fishing pole rentals, as well as bait. 


Check in must be done at the Lifeguard and First Aid Station and an wristband will be provided for each visit.


For more information on Virgil resident fees, please contact the Virgil Town Clerk at 607-835-6174 ext#2

Non-Resident Group Rates:

* Please note that the $75.00 deposit fee will be refunded if the pavilion is left clean. Please note that a deposit of 50% is required in advance to hold your reservation. Any cancellations must be received at least 21 days in advance to receive the 50% deposit less a $25.00 administration fee. 

Groups of 10-49: $4.00 per person

Groups of 59-99: $3.50 per person

Groups of 100 plus: $2.50 per person


Pavilion Rental Fees:

4 Hours: $300.00

Late Charge: $50.00 an hour

After Hours: $50.00 and hour

Clean up Deposit: $75.00


For 6 Hours: $380.00

Late Charge: $50.00 an hour

After Hours: $50.00 an hour

Clean up Deposit: $75.00*


For 8 Hours: $465.00

Late Charge: $50.00 an hour

 Clean up Deposit: $75.00*



To rent the pavilion call Kim Thayler at 1-800-955-2754 ext. 6321

There is special pricing to rent the pavilion for Town of Virgil Residents. Please call to find out the pricing. 


* Please note that the $75.00 deposit fee will be refunded if the pavilion is left clean. Please note that a deposit of 50% is requires in advance to hold your reservation. Any cancellations must be received at least 21 days in advance to receive the 50% deposit less a $25.00 administration fee. 

** Pavilion fee does not include the park fee per person (non-resident), However group rates may apply. Maximum capacity of the pavilion may not exceed 160 people. 

More information about Hope Lake Park

Boat Rental Fees:

Canoe, row boats, petal boats : $12.00 per hour

No personal boats are allowed at the lake 

Stand up Paddle Boat Rental Fees:

Stand up Paddle Boards $20.00 per hour

Fishing Pole Rental

Pole Rental: $9.00 for 4 hrs

Fishing Licenses

A Valid NYS Fishing Licenses are required to fish at Hope Lake Park  for all attendees over 16 years of age. 

The Virgil Town Clerk is a NYS DEC sales agent, located at 1176 Church Street, Virgil NY Hours of Operation Mon., Wed.,Thurs. 10:00 AM-4:00 PM, Tuesdays 10:00AM -3:00 PM


NYS License Prices:

Annual License valid 365 days from the date of purchase: NYS Resident (ages 16-69) $25.00

                                                                                                 NYS Resident (Ages 70+) $5.00

                                                                                                 All Non Residents $50.00

7 Day License: NYS Resident $12.00

                         Nonresident   $28.00


1 Day License: NYS Resident $5.00

                         Nonresident  $10.00

 

Fishing at Hope Lake is a"catch and keep" lake. NYS DEC limits do apply. Please notify the park staff of your catch for restocking purposes. 

Bait

Worms are available for sale: $7.00 per dozen

Equipment Rental Deposit

Basketballs and Volley balls are $5.00 per item

*Deposit is returned when items are returned undamaged.

Park Contact Information

Hope Lake Park phone # 607-835-6562

Email: hopelake@greekpeakmtnresort.com

Address: Hope Lake Park 2245 Clute Road, Virgil, NY 13045

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