Mark Twain State Park and Soaring Eagles Golf Course
Golf course in Horseheads, New York
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Mark Twain State Park and Soaring Eagles Golf Course is a 464-acre (1.88 km2) state park[2] located in the Town of Horseheads in Chemung County, New York. The park was named for Mark Twain, who spent several summers in the area.[1]
TypeState park
Location201 Middle Road
Horseheads, New York[1]
Horseheads, New York[1]
Coordinates42°12′22″N 76°49′37″W
Area464 acres (1.88 km2)[2]
| Mark Twain State Park | |
|---|---|
  Location within New York | |
| Type | State park |
| Location | 201 Middle Road Horseheads, New York[1] |
| Coordinates | 42°12′22″N 76°49′37″W |
| Area | 464 acres (1.88 km2)[2] |
| Operator | New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation |
| Visitors | 26,930 (in 2014)[3] |
| Open | All year |
| Website | Mark Twain State Park and Soaring Eagles Golf Course |
Facilities
The park includes the 18-hole Soaring Eagles Golf Course, which is designed around several kettle ponds created by retreating glaciers following the most recent ice age.[4] The park also includes a food concession, and facilitates cross-country skiing and archery hunting in season.[1]
