There are 15 parks in the Town of Greece with miles of hiking trails to enjoy year round. For more information on parks in the Town of Greece visit www.greeceny.gov.
Here is a list of hiking safety tips prepared by the Town of Greece Chamber of Commerce and the Greece Police Department.
•Tell someone where you are going. Before you leave, let someone know where you are going and when you are planning on returning.
•Go with a buddy. Enjoy your hike and park experience with a friend if possible. Two or more hikers/park goers can assist each other in the event of accident or injury, and one can always seek help.
•Take what you need. Carry personal identification and bring your fully charged cell phone. If you use a medication frequently, take it and the instructions for use with you.
•The day is your friend. It’s better to avoid dusk and darkness.
•Leave valuables at home. Don’t make yourself an obvious target. If you must leave valuables in your vehicle while you are enjoying your picnic lunch or using the trails, hide them well before you arrive at the parking area; auto burglaries are all too common.
•Own the trail. Project alertness, confidence, and determination. Your shoulders are back, you are aware of your surroundings, and you have somewhere to go.
•Use all your senses. Listen for suspicious noises. Don’t wear headphones; they impair your ability to hear someone approaching you from behind. If you sense that an area may be unsafe for you, leave.
•Be easy to find. Use marked, authorized trails only.
•Call for help. If you need assistance or encounter someone else needing assistance, call 911.
Provided Information by Greece Police Department
