By Peter Lyons Hall
Photo: Karen Wintrow
When the weather outside is frightful, the planning for the upcoming 2025 season (and its accompanying warmer weather) was delightful for the Village of Greenwood Lake.
First of all the Lakeside Farmers Market, fresh from its record 2024 season and having received a sizeable grant for its ability to reach and deliver an array of locally sourced, fresh produce, fruit, baked goods, prepared foods, and home health and artisan products to a growing number of areas residents, is looking to expand its number of vendors as well as its weekly services offered to visitors to the market. “We are planning more entertainment this year and, due to the feedback we received from our survey, a larger selection of foods for our guests,” remarked Market Manager, Karen Wintrow.
The Lakeside Farmers Market at Winstanley Park hours will remain each Saturday from May 31 – October 25, 2025 from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm. In addition to the offerings of vendors, the market will be coordinating special events, entertainment, demonstrations, and other activities along with a coordinated social media and print marketing campaign to draw customers to the market. With the unique location at 133 Windermere Ave. (across from Chase Bank), organizers are expecting a robust market that will prove of great value to the vendors and participating non-profits, like Grow Local Greenwood Lake that will again offer a food scrap reclamation program.
Secondly, the Village has now begun offering the sale of beach passes at pre-season rates. Eligible residents and/or property owners in the Town of Warwick include the villages of Greenwood Lake, Florida, and Warwick, together with the eight hamlets: Amity, Bellvale, Edenville, Greenwood Forest Farms, Little York, New Milford, Pine Island, and Sterling Forest. NY Driver’s license or utility bill associated with property in the Town of Warwick required. Village guests who can show they are staying at a local hotel, legal air bnb or rental may purchase a guest pass for the day. In addition, any employee working within the Greenwood Lake school district, whether they live in the Village or not, may also purchase a day or season pass.
Meanwhile, the Village has also cautioned that as the lake freezes over, residents are reminded to prioritize safety when venturing out on the ice. While it may be tempting to enjoy winter activities like ice fishing or skating, please remember that ice conditions can vary and can change quickly. The skating rink near Bark Park has reopened this season. Always ensure that the lake ice is thick enough—at least 4 inches for walking, and more for heavier activities. Check local advisories and exercise caution; stay safe and enjoy the winter months responsibly.
For more information about upcoming Greenwood Lake events this year, click on https://GWLNY.org
