As an outdoor exhibit of the New York State Museum, Lester Park offers the opportunity to view a fossilized sea floor that dates back to approximately 490 million years ago. The fossils in the park are known as stromatolites, and they were the first fossils of this type to be found in North America.

The land has belonged to the museum since 1914, and visitors are prohibited from taking any rocks or plants from the park. There is no admission fee, and visitors can learn more about the history of the area from educational panels placed throughout the site.

Lester Park, Lester Park Rd, Greenfield Center, NY 12833,

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