Editing Orleans County, New York (section)

== Recreation ==
The County of Orleans has created an interactive map of notable places for visitors to see while visiting the county.

https://orleanscountytourism.com/history/

=== Lakes ===
There are two major dams on [[Oak Orchard Creek]] that have created public boating areas.

* [https://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/88296.html Waterport Pond] in the town of [[Carlton, New York|Carlton]] also called lake Alice by locals. 
* [https://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/88301.html Glenwood Lake] in the town of [[Ridgeway, New York|Ridgeway]] and the village of [[Medina, New York|Medina]]

=== Libraries ===
Orleans County has 4 public libraries serving its population.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.nysl.nysed.gov/libdev/libs/publibs/3nioga.htm#073|title=NIOGA Library System|website=New York State Library|access-date=October 30, 2017}}</ref>
* Community Free Library, located in Holley
* Hoag Library, located in Albion
* Lee-Whedon Memorial Library, located in Medina
* Yates Community Library, located in Lyndonville

=== Museums ===
Orleans County has 6 museums that are open to the public.
* Clarendon Historical Society Museum & Farwell's Settlement
* [https://www.cobblestonemuseum.org/ The Cobblestone Museum]
* Holley Depot Museum
*[https://www.medinarailroadmuseum.org/ Medina Railroad Museum]
* Murray-Holley Historical Society
* [https://oakorchardlighthouse.org/ Oak Orchard Lighthouse Museum]

=== Parks ===
There are two State Parks and many municipal parks spread throughout the county.
* [https://parks.ny.gov/parks/161/details.aspx Lakeside Beach State Park]
* [https://parks.ny.gov/parks/131/details.aspx Oak Orchard Marine State Park]