Rand Tract (New York)

The Rand Tract, popularly known for its Webster Pond, is a fascinating 97-acre natural area located just off the west side of the 2000 block of Valley Drive in Syracuse, just north of St. Paul's Methodist Church. It is owned by the City of Syracuse, and administered by the Department of Parks, Recreation and Youth Programs. However, it is run as a wildlife sanctuary by the Anglers Association of Onondaga, who signed a long-term agreement with the city in 1960 to manage the property.

Kimber Brook, which flows into the Webster Pond from the south, provides the pond with a steady supply of clean, fresh spring water. The pond itself is approximately 4.2 acres in size and varies in depth from 7 to 20 feet. Water flows north out of the pond and drains into Onondaga Creek.
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