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River Side Park

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Narrow public park between E.Water St. and the Chemung River. Park starts at Lake Street and winds down about three city blocks until it ends at the railroad overpass. Well manicured landscape with sereval water fountains, brick laid paths and many secluded park benches with view of the river.

Best time
Between dusk and dawn, cover of darkness is best and usually only people there…
Watch out
Cops will drive down Lake street and spot light the park at night, usually…
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E. Water St @ Lake St, Elmira Wheelchair: No / All areas are handy cap accessible

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Where exactly

From ny route 17, exit at #56 (Water Street). turn left if traveling west bount, right if east bound. Go to second traffic light (Lake Street) and find parking, usually on either lake or water street and walk into park. Cruise through paths and check out the area.

When to go

Between dusk and dawn, cover of darkness is best and usually only people there at night are cruising.

Etiquette

Benches near Lake street on path closest to the river are cruisiest, also try along the concrete levy wall or under the bridge a block down.

Nudity: Nudity and are not encouraged, but then why the are we here? It is a public park, use your best judgment, although overt behavior will cause alarm and could create unnecessary publicity for us!

Safety

Cops will drive down Lake street and spot light the park at night, usually after the bars close however I have never seen them harass anyone. Just be mindful that if you look guilty to them they will respond to that, if you act as if you have the right to be there and are just enjoying the scenery then they'll leave you alone.

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zeekman38

Anyone want to meet up and let me give you some good head, it will come at a small cost though

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