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Small town charm in New York
Clay is a small town located 15 miles from Syracuse in the middle of New York State. The community blends suburban charm with a rural backdrop and is situated past the Seneca River. The area has a rich history dating back to the 1700s and showcases its agricultural roots through historic barns and untouched land to the north. Most businesses are concentrated along Highway 31 and Oswego Road, with established homes on tidy streets beyond the shopping districts. The nearby water to the west invites locals to enjoy the beautiful landscape through fishing and boating.
Clay is located just over the bridge spanning the Senera river.
Residents of Clay enjoy safe streets for walking and biking.
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Out on the town
Highway 31 stretches across Clay, and the route contains retail plazas in the western corridor. Locals can pick up groceries at Wegmans and shop for home goods inside Target. There are also big box supercenters such as Walmart and Home Depot for day-to-day supplies. The commercial hub includes hotels as well as several chain retailers and restaurants. Euclid Restaurant and Bar is one of Clay's few locally run eateries. The establishment serves home-style fare, but hungry patrons can order a variety of items, from pasta and pies to scallops and sauerbraten. Residents can try their luck on the restaurant's slot machines next to the sports bar. For more dining options, locals can take to the many riverfront restaurants in nearby Baldwinsville or travel 15 miles to downtown Syracuse.
Anyone from the area will tell you its worth the 25 minute drove to downtown for Dinosaur BBQ.
25 minutes away from Clay in Downtown you can find Apizza Regionale.
Just down the road from Clay, Baldwinsville has several options for riverfront dining.
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A fun time at Clay Central Park
The Clay Central Park hosts community events such as the Fall Fun Festival, featuring food trucks, obstacle courses, competitions and crafts.
Hickory Hill is a perfect option for Clay residents to hit the links.
Riverfront properties and houses further inland
The community has waterfront homes with private docks reaching into the water. A majority of homes from the 20th century are often two-story Colonial Revivals. The area also includes a handful of ranch styles. Contemporary dwellings built over the last ten years have exteriors with panel siding and decorative stone facades. There are a number of attached units available in the housing stock. Most homes range in price from $200,000 to $500,000 on average; however, some properties with larger lots may cost more. Buyers can expect to pay between $175,000 and $250,000 for a townhouse or condo.
Some areas of Clay have larger homes like these colonials.
Clay has a variety of housing styles and options.
Clay homes on the water are often closer together and 2 stories.
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Learning with Liverpool
Students attend the Liverpool Central School District. Kindergarten to sixth graders start the day at Willow Field Elementary and graduate to Soule Road Middle. Ninth to twelfth graders spend the day at Liverpool High; these students can participate in CTE pathways focusing on business administration, early childhood education, communication, or aircraft systems. Second graders to twelfth graders can register for the district-wide Summer Arts Camp. Each local school has a B grade from Niche.
Liverpool HS is one of the HS serving the Northern part of the county.
Liverpool HS students gather to watch a team practice.
Soule Road Elementary is the first stop for many Clay Students.
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Waterfront recreation and sports
Three Rivers Point is a favorite waterfront space for fishing and recreational boating. At North Clay Park, locals can cheer on their young athletes at Little League Games or relax while the kids enjoy the playground. Clay Central Park has an amphitheater, play areas, tennis courts and athletic fields. The grounds also include a 36-hole disc golf course.
3 Rivers point is a great place to go fishing, sometimes you even catch something.
3 Rivers point is a favorite spot for fisherman in Clay NY.
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Traveling on Highway 31
Highway 31 and State Road 481 run through the township, connecting travelers to other communities and major interstates.
Clay residents can take bus service to any area of Syracuse.
Surrounding golf courses
Hickory Hill Golf Course is a favorite among locals for its fairways, driving range and mini golf course. The westbound Timber Banks golf club greens are also popular.
Clay residents can enjoy 18 holes of gold at Hickory Hill.
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