COMMUNITY PARKS GUIDE

COMMUNITY PARKS GUIDE Buffalo Delaware Park Location: 84 Parkside Ave, Buffalo, NY (Parkside Lodge) Features: Baseball, Softball, Football, Rugby, Soccer, Lawn bowling, Tennis courts, Basketball courts, Playgrounds, Outdoor running/biking track La Salle Park Location: Porter and AmVets Drive, Buffalo, NY Features: Dog park Price: Free Martin Luther King Jr. Park Location: Northampton and Best Streets, Buffalo, NY Features: Spray pool, Wading pool, Tennis courts, Basketball courts, Playground, Picnic areas Riverside Park Location: Vulcan and Tonawanda Streets, Buffalo, NY Features: Baseball, Softball, Football, Soccer, Tennis, Basketball, Swimming pool, Wading pool, Playground, Picnic areas Price: Free Ruben Bud Bakewell Riverside Ice Rink Location: 2607 Niagara St., Buffalo Features: Public open skate is on Sundays (2 p.m. 4 p.m.), Mondays (3 p.m. 5 p.m.), Thursdays (5 p.m. 7 p.m.), Fridays (2 p.m. 4 p.m.), and Saturdays (1 p.m. 3 p.m.) Price: City adult residents are $2, and adult non residents are $3. Skate rentals cost $3 Contact: 716 875 4820 (Call ahead to make sure no special events are scheduled and ice is available) Tifft Nature Preserve Location: 1200 Fuhrmann Blvd, Buffalo, NY Features: Five miles of nature trails, three boardwalks, trails open year round during daylight hours, bird watching, fishing at Lake Kirsty only, Discovery Kit rentals, cross country skiing permitted, Snowshoe Rental for kids ($3 $5), guided walks on Thursdays 10am 12pm with $2.00 donation, and public programs for kids Price: Public programs vary in price, call or check website for up to date programs Contact: 716 825 6397, http://www.sciencebuff.org/tifft nature preserve/about tifft/ Xtreme Wheels Indoor Skate Park Location: 356 Hertel Ave., Buffalo, NY Features: Skateboarding, bmx bike riding, inline skating Price: $7 $12, depending on the day of the week Contact: (716)871 9361, http://www.xtreme wheels.com/main.html

Clarence Main Park Location: 10405 Main Street Features: clubhouse, town pool, lighted tennis courts, basketball courts, playgrounds, horseshoe pits, volleyball courts, fishing, soccer fields, 7.5 mile bike trail, and ball diamonds Price: free to enter park Town Place Park Location: 5400 Goodrich Road Features: pavilions, lighted tennis courts, basketball court, soccer field, playground, volleyball courts, ball diamonds, horseshoe pits, and fishing at Town Hall Pond next to the park Price: free to enter park Meadowlakes Park Location: 8550 Clarence Center Road Features: enclosed pavilions, tennis courts, basketball court, playground, horseshoe pits, volleyball courts, ball diamonds, roller/street hockey rink, access to bike path, and soccer field Price: free to enter park Harris Hill Park Location: 4085 Harris Hill Road Features: enclosed pavilion, lighted tennis courts, basketball court, playground, horseshoe pits, volleyball courts, ball diamond, and football field Price: free to enter park Glenwood Park Location: 8355 Greiner Road Features: pavilion, volleyball court, horseshoe pits, playground Price: free to enter park Parker Commons Location: Academy Street, off Main Street Features: lighted tennis courts, basketball court, playground, ball diamond, open pavilion Price: free to enter park Town of Clarence Bike Trails o Peanut Line Trail Location: western boundary of Clarence near Transit Road, provides connections to Meadowlakes Park and Memorial Park Features: biking, running, walking, and rollerblading Price: free o West Shore Trail Location: begins at Wehrle Drive in Clarence and ends at Davison Road connecting to the Clarence Akron Newstead Trail that runs through the Town of Newstead Features: biking, running, walking, and rollerblading Price: free

Lancaster/Depew Area Alden Alden Town Park Locations: Near Broadway & W Main St intersections, and W Main St near Willow Woods Features: Soccer fields, baseball & softball diamonds, pool, tennis, summer youth program Akron Akron Falls Park Location: Parkview Dr Features: Baseball/softball, bicycling, fishing, hiking trails, softball, soccer, tennis, picnic area, playgrounds, ice skating Russell Park Location: 110 Main St. Features: Playground, gazebo Cheektowaga Cheektowaga Town Park Locations: Multiple (see website for features specific to each location) Features: Swimming pools, playgrounds, basketball & volleyball courts, baseball diamonds, tennis, picnic areas, various summer lessons & programs. Open Skate at the recreation center (See Website) Website: http://www.tocny.org/departments/youthrecreationalservices.aspx Stiglmeier Park Location: 810 Losson Rd Features: Baseball diamonds, basketball nets, tennis courts, hiking trails, playgrounds, picnic areas Depew Fireman s Park Location: Terrace Blvd & Erie St Features: Full size swimming pool and wading pool, playground, picnic shelter, basketball & volleyball courts, summer lessons (basketball, golf, swimming) Website: http://www.villageofdepew.org/ departments/youthrecreation.php George Urban Blvd Location: East of Ledyard Ave Features: Playgrounds Rehm Road Town Park Location: Rehm Rd Features: Soccer field(s) Price: Free Warner Estates Location: Dorset Dr (between Bellwood Ln & Center Dr) Features: Playgrounds West Dawson Location: Olmstead Ave (East of Transit Rd) Features: Playgrounds

Lancaster Como Lake Park Location: 2220 Como Park Blvd Features: Baseball & softball, bicycling, fishing, hiking trails, tennis, basketball, volleyball, playgrounds Keysa Town Park Location: Brady Ave & Vandenburg Ave Features: Outdoor pool and wading pool, basketball courts, tennis courts, horseshoe pits, baseball diamond, playground equipment Meadow Lea Park Location: Broezel Ave& Ronald Dr Features: Wading pool, basketball court, softball diamond, playground equipment Walden Pond Park Location: Walden Ave near Ransom Rd Features: Softball and T ball diamonds, sand volleyball courts, multi purpose field, playground equipment Westwood Park Location: Pavement Road between Erie St and Westwood Rd Features: Nature and educational trail, walking/bike path, baseball, T ball, softball diamonds, multi purpose field, playground equipment Lockport Altro Park Location: 201 Willow St. (near Transit), Lockport Features: playground, picnic shelter, lighted tennis courts, baseball field, basketball court, youth center and lighted area for street hockey and winter ice skating Dudley Square Park Location: corner of Union and Chapel St., Lockport Features: playground, picnic shelter, summer recreation programs Grossi Memorial Park Location: West Avenue, Lockport Features: softball diamond, basketball court, summer recreational program for kids in June/ July/August, shelter building with bathrooms Rogers Avenue Park Location: Rogers Avenue (across from Washington Hunt elementary School), Lockport Features: basketball court, swings, spray pool during summer, winter skating rink Skateland Location:1109 Lincoln Ave, Lockport Features: Family skate, Youth hockey (ages 10 13), Adult Roller Hockey, Bounce house, laser tag, Video Arcade, Outdoor Mini Golf, Young people Skate, Pre school play time. Prices range depending on age and day of the week, Monthly and weekly specials Price: Prices vary depending on age and day of the week, monthly and weekly specials, coupons also available on website. Contact: http://www.niagarafallsfamilyfun.com/#

Upson Park Location: Clinton St., Lockport Features: site seeing trails, surrounding the Erie Canal Dolan Park Location: Olcott St, Lockport Features: historical walking paths Outwater Park Location: Outwater Drive (north end), Lockport Features: rose garden, horseshoe pit, walking and running trails, soccer fields, football field, and a playground Day Road Park Location: 5014 5098 Day Road, Lockport Features: new park in Lockport that has a playground, swings, with walking trails, nature trails, soccer fields and a baseball diamond Contact: http://www.elockport.com/town parks day road.php Wilson Tuscarora State Park Location: 3371 Lake Road, Wilson, NY Features: four mile nature trail for hiking, snowshoeing, cross country skiing, playground, pond for fishing, marina boat launch, and beach swimming allowed Price: Cars are $6 $7 when swimming is available Joseph E. Kibler Location: Reed St. off of Elmwood Ave. Features: Bike path, 20 acres of land John Henry Park Location: on Prospect St. near Outwater Dr. Features: public can rent land to plant their own garden Niagara County Black Creek Park Location: Colvin Blvd, Niagara Falls, NY Features: Play area, picnicking, Summer Recreation Programming, nature walk, basketball Carvelle Drive Park Location: Carvelle and Marine Memorial, Niagara Falls, NY Features: Play area, basketball D Amelio Park Location: Center St. and 15 th St., Niagara Falls, NY Features: Play area, wading pool, swimming pool, baseball, basketball, may be an additional fee for swimming

Gill Creek Park Location: Niagara and Hyde Park Blvd, Niagara Falls, NY Features: Play area, summer recreation programming Griffin Park Location: 9551 Buffalo Ave, Niagara Falls Features: Boat launch, fishing, picnicking and play area Gluck Park Location: 15 th and South Ave., Niagara Falls, NY Features: Play area, basketball, summer recreation programming Hyde Park Location: Hyde Park Blvd. & Pine Ave, Niagara Falls, NY Features: Playground, fishing dock, gold course, tennis, lawn bowling, volleyball, horseshoe pits, bocce ball, wading pool, swimming pool, skating rinks (911 Robbins Drive) for hockey and open skate call for information: 716 285 0715 Price: Free entrance to park, bocce is $25/season, swimming is $1/visit or $25/season, open skate $5, skate rentals $2. Jayne Park Location: Cayuga Island and Joliet Ave., Niagara Falls, NY Features: Picnicking, play area, baseball, basketball, summer recreation programming Jerauld Park Location: Jerauld and 29 th Streets, Niagara Falls, NY Features: Play area, baseball, basketball, summer recreation programming LaSalle Park Location: Frontier and 91 st Streets, Niagara Falls, NY Features: Play area, baseball, swimming, basketball, summer recreation programming available (free lunches are available at some locations) Contact: 283 2882 or 286 4940 Liberty Park Location: Forest and 19 th Street, Niagara Falls Features: Play area and summer recreation programming available Price: Free to enter park Contact: 283 2882 or 286 4940 Nor Lock Park Location: North Ave. and Lockport Rd., Niagara Falls, NY Features: Separate play areas for younger children and older children

Perry Park Location: Girard and 60 th Streets, Niagara Falls, NY Features: Baseball, basketball, play area, summer recreation programming South Jr. Playground Location: Ferry Ave and Portage Rd. Features: Fenced in play area for 5 12 year old children Stephenson Park Location: Stephenson and 74 th Streets, Niagara Falls, NY Features: Skate park, street hockey court, basketball, picnicking, play area, summer recreation programming Orchard Park Birdsong Park & Trail Location: [1 19] Birdsong Parkway of Jewett Holmwood Road, Orchard Park, NY Features: 60 acres of land, handicap accessible nature trails and open play areas Brush Mountain Park Location: California Rd., Orchard Park, NY Features: 75 acres of land, 4 Baseball Diamonds and Recreation Building Burmon Playground Location: Lakeview Ave., Orchard Park, NY Features: 13.5 acres of land, playground, 2 tennis courts, basketball court, clubhouse/storage facility and.52 mile running track Chestnut Ridge Park Location: on Rt. 240/277, 6121 Chestnut Ridge Road, Orchard Park. Features: Summer Wildlife opportunities include scenic driving, forest hiking, biking, and trail explorations. Family and group picnicking and great children's play areas, 12 tennis courts and various informal diamonds. Winter Variety of snow activities including sledding, tubing, snowboarding, snow shoeing, cross country skiing (un groomed), hiking, and snowmobiling. Toboggan chutes open depending on day of week and weather. Contact: 716 662 3290. Call 858 8513 for weekday winter sports/activities updates. http://www2.erie.gov/parks/index.php?q=chestnut ridge Eagle Heights Playground Location: Pawtucket Row, Orchard Park, NY Features: 10.6 acres of land, Tot Lot, benches and ½ basketball court Green Lake/ Yates Park Location: N. Lake Drive, Orchard Park, NY Features: 51.0 acres. Facilities Include: Tot lot, Swings, Picnic Area, 90' Baseball Diamond, Little League Fields, Beach Front Swimming Area, Bath House / Restrooms, Basketball Court, Bocce Courts, 4 Shelters, Recreation Building, Hiking Trails, Canoe and Boat Rental, Boating Access, Storage Building. Price: Canoe and Boat Rental $5 per half hour, call recreation department: 662 6450

Honeycrest Playground Location: Lakewood Dr., Orchard Park, NY Features: 15.0 acres. Facilities Include: 60' Baseball Diamond, Basketball Court, Tot lot and regular playground Milestrip Road Recreation Complex Location: 6909 Milestrip Rd., Orchard Park, NY Features: playing fields and large nature park Orchard Meadows Playground Location: Old Orchard Ln,Orchard Park, NY Features: 7.35 acres, Playground, Park Benches, picnic Tables, 2 Tennis Courts, Basketball Court, Softball Diamond. Hammocks Nature Trail Location: N. Buffalo St. (near The Hammocks apartment complex), Orchard Park, NY Features: nature trail Veterans Park Location: W. Quaker St. (next to Arthur s Hardware), Orchard Park, NY Activity: Passive area with park benches Southtowns East Aurora Hamlin Park Location: 166 South Grove Street, East Aurora Features: 16 Acre park, with 4 lighted tennis courts, picnic shelters, volleyball court, basketball court, playground, fitness equipment, ¼ mile running track, 1 multi purpose field for football, soccer, t ball. Contact: http://www.aurorarec.com/info/facilities/details.aspx?facilityid=10753 Majors Park Location: Olean Rd., East Aurora, NY Features: nature trails Spring Garden Park Location: Two Rod Rd., East Aurora, NY Features: nature trails The Healthy Zone Rink Location: 41 Riley St. East Aurora, NY Features: Ice Skating, public skate, Youth Hockey, Youth Programming. Contact: 716 628 0036. Check website for public skate information, events and youth programming http://www.thinkrink.org/ Blasdell Woodlawn Beach Location: Lakeshore Rd. Blasdell, NY Features: volleyball, nature trails, playground, nature center/bathhouse complex Price: Cars $7 when beach is open. Cars $6 when beach is closed. Season passes can be bought.

Elma Sahlen s Sports Park Location: 7070 Seneca St. Features: 4 fields, training facility, soccer, lacrosse, football, softball, field hockey Contact: 716 655 PLAY. http://www.sahlensportspark.com/ EMW Creek Road Park Location: Creek Road, Elma, NY Feature: softball field Hamburg Hamburg Town Park/Beach Location: Athol Springs, NY Features: fitness center, beach, recreation Glen Meadows Park Location: 100 Main St., Village of Hamburg Features: Bike path, 20 acres of land, softball fields, tennis courts, and playground Kenton Brookwood Park Location: in the Forest Glen subdivision in Hamburg Features: playground, 1.5 acres of land, basketball courts, swings, and picnic area Community Center Playground Location: Prospect Ave., Village of Hamburg Features: Large wooden playground, basketball courts, volleyball courts, and sand lot ball field Town of Hamburg Skate Park Location: S 6100 South Park Ave. (Behind Town Hall), Hamburg Features: rollerblades, skateboard, and BMX bikes are all welcome. The skate park has ramps, half pipes, and other challenging equipment Duration: April October Ages: 7yrs and up, Season pass $10.00, Parent must accompany any participant under 18 years of age. Contact: http://www.townofhamburgny.com/skate_park.html West Seneca Centennial Park Location: near Legion Pkwy Features: recreation, swimming Charles E. Burchfield Art and Nature Center Location: 2001 Union Rd Features: gardens, nature trail Briarwood Park Location: off Center & Seneca fork near Route 400 Features: baseball field Dorrance Park Location: Dorrance Ave Features: baseball field, playground

Sunshine Park Location: 1600 E and West Rd Features: Softball field Dirkson Park Location: Harlem Rd Features: playground, park Tim Russert Park Location: Indian Church Rd and Chamberlin Dr Features: Playground, large open play areas West Seneca Soccer Complex Location: 2347 Seneca, West Seneca, NY Features: several soccer fields, basketball court Volunteer Fireman s Park Location: 100 East and West Rd, Buffalo NY Features: playgrounds, shelters, baseball diamonds, soccer fields, basketball courts, tennis courts West Gate Park Location: 226 Heather Hill Dr (reserve rd) Features: playgrounds, shelters, baseball diamonds, basketball courts Harlem Road Park Location: 211 Harlem Rd Features: playgrounds, shelters, walking paths, baseball diamonds, soccer fields, basketball courts Knox Park Location: 117 Knox Ave Features: playgrounds, basketball courts Indian Church Road Park Location: 431 Indian Church Rd Features: playgrounds, walking paths, shelters Mill Road Park Location: 733 Mill Rd Features: shelters, fishing Fisher Road Park Location: 499 Fisher Road Features: playgrounds, shelters, basketball courts

Springville Griffis Sculpture Park Location: Mill Valley Rd & Rohr Hill Rd, East Otto, NY Features: Hiking, nature walking (Check Website for Events) Duration: May 1 st to October 31 st Price: $5 for adults, $3 for children and seniors, children under 12 years FREE Contact: http://www.griffispark.org/ Sprague Brook Park Location: 9674 Foote Rd, Glenwood, NY 14069 Features: Baseball, bicycling, camping, fishing, handicap facilities, hiking trails, ponds, picnic facilities, softball, tennis. Winter: Cross country skiing, snowshoeing, designated snowmobiling trails Price: Free to enter park Contact: Call 716 858 8513 for winter activity updates. http://www2.erie.gov/parks/index.php?q=spraguebrook Town of Sardinia Park Location: 13169 Genesee Rd, Chaffee, NY Features: Playground, public swimming, tennis, basketball, baseball Price: Free to enter park Zoar Valley Location: Off Route 39 which can be accessed from the 219 when coming from Springville There is no main entrance to the park, There are five access points/parking areas for different trails. Driving directions and map can be found on the website. Features: Hiking, canoeing, rafting, bird watching. Guided tours and fishing tours are available see links on website under recreation. Price: Free to enter the area. Contact: 716 380 1430. http://www.zoarvalley.org/home.html (For Canoe Rental and Rafting prices http://www.zoarvalleyrafting.com/) Tonawanda (See Website for listing of all town facilities: http://www.tonawanda.ny.us/index.aspx?nid=279) Brighton Park Location: Along Brompton Road Features: Golf, Driving Range, Batting Cages, Outdoor pool & wading pool, mini golf, playground Price: Batting cages cost per cage ($25/30 min & $40/60min); Driving Range $6/small bucket of balls, $9/large bucket; Swimming rates vary upon residency; Golf rates vary upon residency/membership; Mini golf $5/person Brighton Arena Ice Skating Rink Location: 1200 Parker Blvd, Tonawanda Features: Open Skate Tuesdays 4 to 5:30pm, (Open until March 9 th, 2013) Contact: 716 639 3505. http://www.tonawanda.ny.us/documentcenter/view/1538 Mang Park Location: 425 Mang Ave (between Military & Elmwood) Kenmore, NY Features: Baseball diamond, tennis courts, outdoor pool and wading pool, playground, picnic shelters Price: Free to enter park

Curtiss Park Location: 45 Carpenter Ave. Features: Playground, basketball hoops, open fields Kenilworth Park Location: 200 Lyndale Ave. Features: Playground, open field Ellwood Park Location: 135 Stoneleigh Ave. Features: Playground, open field Rainbow Roller Rink Bikes, Blades and Boards Skate Park Location: 101 Oliver, North Tonawanda Features: Skate park, Skating classes, Scheduled events (check website for events and prices) Contact: http://www.rainbowrink.com/ Thurston Park Location: 78 Ralston Ave. Features: Spray fountain, playground, open field Tonawanda Skatepark **Grand Opening Sunday, May 22 nd, 2013** Location: Ives Complex near the corner of Elgin and York, Tonawanda, NY Features: Outdoor community skatepark in the Ives Park Complex. Price: Free Dexter Terrace Park Location: Off of Forbes Ave. Features: Playground, open area Ellicott Creek Park Location: Niagara Falls Blvd & N. Ellicott Creek Rd. Features: Baseball, Soccer, Fishing, Friendship Center, Handicapped Facilities, Lakes/Ponds, Picnic Facilities, Softball, Tennis, Playgrounds, 18 hold novice level disc golf course Price: Free to enter park Glendale School Location: Glendale Elementary School Features: Playground Lincoln Park Location: 299 Decatur Rd. Features: Playgrounds, swimming pool, shelters, open fields, baseball diamonds Lincoln Arena Ice Skating Rink Location: 1200 Parker Blvd., Tonawanda Features: Recreational skate, family skate (Open October 6 to March 9). See Website for information on days, times, and pricing. Pricing varies depending on age and residency. Contact: 716 833 7757 http://www.tonawanda.ny.us/index.aspx?nid=375

Amherst/Williamsville Red Box Playground Program Location: Amherst Parks with playgrounds Features: Seven week program offers a variety of activities for youth ages 12 and under, including games, arts and crafts, athletics, and special events. All playgrounds will be open Monday thru Friday. Ages: 12 and under Amherst Pepsi Center/Northtown Center Location: 1615 Amherst Manor Dr., Williamsville Features: Public open skate times vary day by day Contact: General Information: 716 631 7555 ext 7529 Bassett Park Location: 359 Klein Road at Youngs Road, Williamsville Features: playground, picnic tables Briarhurst Park Location: 11 Craigmore Drive, Amherst Features: playground, picnic tables, trails, tennis, basketball, baseball and soccer Campus Drive Park Location: 409 Campus Drive, Amherst Features: playground Clearfield Community Center Location: 730 Hopkins Road, Williamsville Features: Playground, picnic tables, baseball, basketball, tennis, swimming Creekwood Park Location: End of Glenhaven and Sundridge, Amherst Features: Playground, picnic tables, grills, baseball, basketball Dana Heights Park Location: 79 Shetland, Williamsville Features: Playground and picnic tables Dellwood Park Location: Dellwood Road, Amherst Features: playground, picnic table, basketball, baseball Eggertsville Community Park Location: 845 Sweet Home Road, Amherst Features: Playground, basketball Ellicott Creek Trailways Location: Starts at North Forest Road and Maple Road, Amherst Features: Tennis, biking Contact: (716) 632 4120

Garrison Park Location: Garrison Rd., S. Ellicott St., and Park Drive, Williamsville Features: 18 wading pool, swings, slides, climbing apparatus Glen Falls Location: 215 Mill St., Williamsville Features: 27 ft. cascade falls, walking park, nature trails and fishing Island Park Location: Main St at Mill St., Williamsville Features: Swings, slides, 2 ft wading pool, climbing apparatus Contact: (716) 632 4120 Kingsgate Park Location: End of Ridgewood, Amherst Features: playgrounds and picnic tables LaClair Kindel Wildlife Sanctuary Location: Park Club Lane and Main St, Williamsville Features: Hiking/walking trails Lehigh Memory Trail Location: S. Cayuga Rd to S. Long St in the South West Section of the Village of Williamsville Features: A historic 0.71 mile paved path, for biking, inline skating and walking/running Margaret Louise Park Location: 1290 Hopkins, Amherst Features: playground, biking trails, picnic tables Nature View Park Location: Tonawanda Creek Road at Brenon, Amherst Features: Passive park, hiking/walking trails North Forest Park Location: 85 North Forest Road, Amherst Features: Playground, public pool, tennis Paradise Park Location: Paradise Rd off Casey, East Amherst Features: Playground, basketball, picnic table Walton Woods Park Location: Little Robin Road, Amherst Features: Biking trails West Royal Park Location: 187 Royal Parkway West, Williamsville Features: Playgrounds, baseball, basketball, tennis Williow Ridge Park Location: 480 Willow Ridge Road, Amherst Features: Playground, picnic tables, tennis