WelcomePerry is in the heart of Western New York, at the gateway to Letchworth State Park, the Grand Canyon of the East...and steps away from the shores of Silver Lake and its famous Sea Serpent. Come, explore! |
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Events: You're Invited!
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22 Apr 2020 7:00 PM • PHS - New "HIVE" Tech Room
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28 Oct 2020 7:00 PM • TBD
Looking for a different event or date? Check the full calendar to find more event listings!
News
| Village InitiativesPerry Beach Renovation Project The Village of Perry, with support from many, including Perry Rotary, is renovating Perry Beach, the only free Silver Lake public access point. Letchworth Gateway Villages A collaboration between Perry, Mt. Morris and Geneseo is described on village initiatives.
Tree Advisory Board
The Village of Perry has established a Tree Advisory Board to develop a master plan for the village trees.
Silver Lake Trail Feasibility Study
This project has interesting, exciting 'quality of life' and recreation impacts. Silver Lake Feasibility Study project documents are posted on the village initiatives page. |
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THANK YOU: 2018 Barber Conable Award
It is a great honor for five different Perry preservation efforts to have been honored jointly with the 2018 Barber Conable Award by the Landmark Society of Western New York. The Perry Main Street Association is one of the five honorees:
- Constellation Lodge #404 F&A M
- Perry Public Library
- Silver Lake Brewing Project
- The Barna C. Roup House
- and the Perry Main Street Association
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Perry's Official Book is Henry Loves Hills |
| Henry Loves Hills is Perry's official book written by Perry native Patrick E. Brennan in response to a competition organized by Read Around Perry, a Rotary-initiated community literacy program with support from the Town of Perry Bicentennial Committee in 2014. It tells the story of a school bus, named Henry, who negotiates the beautiful rolling hills of Perry bringing children to and from school everyday. | Henry, and driver Ed, confront and overcome their biggest challenge taking readers on a trip through a major snow storm. Sally Snowplow helps out. Brennan, who graduated from PCS, based Henry Loves Hills on his experience of a bus ride during the infamous Blizzard of 1977. Dan Butler, a Village of Perry resident and 2015 Perry Chalk Art Festival featured artist, is the illustrator. |
For more information about Henry Loves Hills, contact readaroundperry@gmail.com. |
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A Recreation Destination
Letchworth State Park has a Perry entrance, just east of downtown. The "Grand Canyon of the East" was voted the #1 State Park in the US in 2015, and includes spectacular 500-feet deep gorges carved out by prehistoric glaciers and the north-flowing Genesee River. There are trails for hiking, biking, walking, snowmobiling, and cross-country skiing, guided nature activities, canoing and kayaking, camping facilities, cabins, and a historic restaurant and Inn.Silver Lake, southwest of downtown, is not just home to the legendary sea serpent, but is also a popular destination for boaters, fishermen, and visitors. Along the water's edge, the Silver Lake Institute contains hundreds of year-round residents, many living in a dense, pedestrian-friendly neighborhood filled with historic East lake Victorian cottages.
Near the Institute are an art gallery, several performance halls, a public dock and beach, and the historic Pioneer Grounds (a living museum). Other nearby amenities include a campground, several marinas, a country club and restaurant, and the Charcoal Corral/Silver Lake Twin Drive-In, a popular seasonal establishment. At the south end of Silver Lake lies Silver Lake State Park, a natural retreat with a boat launch. What's missing? Perhaps just you!