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1. How do I reserve a pavilion at Dwyer Park?

You can now make reservations on-line. To reserve a pavilion at Dwyer Park, click on the link for Dwyer Park and follow the directions to reserve a pavilion. You can also call the Highway Department at (607) 753-9377.

2. How do you decide which projects to undertake?

This process is based on "transportation need" which takes into account factors such as a poor surface condition, high accident location, a bridge deemed unsafe, roads with poor bases or inadequate drainage systems, or heavily trafficked roads.

3. What is the Highway Department's responsibilities for a dead animal in the road?

The Highway Department's responsibilities on dead animal removal encompasses only animals that obstruct traffic and are a hazard to the motoring public. For example, a dead deer in the center of a lane would be removed; a dead skunk in the center of the lane would not.

4. Why are you cutting down the trees on the side of the road/edge of my lawn?

Trees in the county highway right of way that are dead, dying or impeding visibility will be removed to protect the safety of the traveling public.

5. Why do these roads have pot holes, cracks and a rough ride?

A road is a structure that needs maintenance and repair. In our climate, water damage, freeze / thaw cycles and frost cause damage to the road surface in the form of cracks, broken pavement, and rough rides. Cortland County uses new materials and techniques of road reconstruction and surfacing to prolong the life of roads and bridges, and tries to perform maintenance more frequently to avoid costly replacement.

6. What is the Right-Of- Way on County Roads?

The Right-of-Way varies from road segment to road segment. Please contact the office and provide the exact segment for total feet.

7. Do I need a permit to install a driveway on a County Road?

Yes. A permit is required to install a driveway on a County Road. To receive a permit for any proposed work, you must first submit a Section 136 Permit application form (PDF) to the County Highway Superintendent, along with any insurance certificates that may be required by the County of Cortland.

The Superintendent will then review the proposed work, and may issue a permit. After initial review, the Superintendent may require detailed plans be submitted for the proposed work prior to issuing a permit. It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to submit any plans required by the Superintendent. The Section 136 Permit application form can be mailed to the Superintendent at the following mailing address: Cortland County Highway Department, 60 Central Avenue, Cortland, NY 13045, Attn: Section 136 Permit.

If an insurance policy and certificate is required, it shall meet the following minimum requirements: Cortland County Insurance Requirements (PDF)

8. What time does Dwyer Park open?

Please go to the Dwyer Park home page for operating hours, pavilion rentals, amenities and pool operating hours.

9. Where can I find a Section 136 Permit application?

You can click on this link to download a Section 136 Permit application. The application form can be mailed to the Superintendent at the following mailing address: Cortland County Highway Department, 60 Central Avenue, Cortland, NY 13045, Attn: Section 136 Permit .

10. What time does the pool open at Dwyer Park?

Please go to the Dwyer Park home page for operating hours, pavilion rentals, amenities and pool operating hours.

11. Is there electric at the pavilions at Dwyer Park?

Please go to the Dwyer Park home page for operating hours, pavilion rentals, amenities and pool operating hours.

12. Can you swim in the Lake at Dwyer Park?

No. Swimming is not allowed in the lake at Dwyer Park. Please go to the Dwyer Park home page for pool operating hours.

13. How do I rent the Main Pavilion at Dwyer Park?

The Main Pavilion at Dwyer Park is operated by the Cortland Repertory Theater (CRT).
Please go to the Dwyer Park home page and click on link for CRT for contact information.