Edward F. Loomis, Jr. Park

Edward F. Loomis, Jr. Park Information

The Edward F. Loomis, Jr. Park is located in the Town of Busti off New York Route 394 between Loomis Bay Road and Vukote Road. Franklin Loomis, (born 7/3/1826 - died 9/24/1892) purchased the land along Chautauqua Lake from 1855 to 1886 and originally used it as a dairy farm. The lakefront property became a fishing community and later was expanded into a summer cottage location by Edward F. Loomis, (born 1/13/1864 - died 8/24/1947) and Edward F. Loomis, Jr., (born 3/3/1913 - died 12/24/1992). The park lands were donated to the Town of Busti by the Estate of Edward F. Loomis, Jr. in 1996. The Town of Busti has made significant improvements to the park which currently has four soccer fields, a children's playground and a basketball court. There is ample parking for those using and enjoying the facilities. In 1999, the land north and west of the park became the Loomis Bay Subdivision covering 140 lots along Chautauqua Lake and Goose Creek. In recent years, there has been an increase in year-round residents who have made significant improvements in the existing homes.

Beginning in the spring of 2007, the Town of Busti will make further improvements in the park by adding a .64 mile paved walking track, a volleyball court, two tennis courts, a new basketball court, a concession stand, bathrooms and an open pavilion, as well as, adding over 60 new parking spaces. Anticipated completion will be in late 2007 or early 2008.

Vukote, the area east of the park, which was originally conceived as a small fishing community for summer visitors, is a lakeside subdivision with canals. Not only are these areas benefited by their location on the lake along with creek and canal access, but also by the location of the Edward F. Loomis, Jr. park.