Clean, small community park, located in heart of Amherst, behind the Amherst police station…read more Recently visited for a fire fly hike that was guided, by the NYS Parks Department; Catol Rodgers. Interesting facts learned on fireflies: they like leafy dark areas, eat slugs, and snails and really lite up the park. Paved trail, not very long, perfect for quick walk or hike to explore the many trees. Family, everyone friendly.

We parked at the library (which may be my next review they were super helpful)…read more The entrance is at the back of the complex. You will see a bird trail sign :) Today was a great walk because all of the runoff water, just beautiful. Lots of paved pathways, so mud wasn't an issue. Many wildlife sightings! Can't wait to return.

BPO summer concert. Niawanda park bandshell. Can you find a more perfect spot than next to the…read moreriver with a refreshing breeze while you listen to beautiful music on a gorgeous summer day? Will definitely see what other concerts are offered here. Great location with many restaurants nearby and a restroom in the park. Bring a chair and find a place to relax!

This place is awesome! It's really fun to walk around and see the beautiful view it is also a…read moreawesome place to fish!

For many years I always said that I would one day get a kayak. Fast forward a few years later, and…read morethis past spring I made my dream come true. I purchased a Field & Stream Blade 80 Kayak, which fits perfectly inside my Jeep and allows me to be independent when kayaking, as I don't need help trying to hoist it onto my Jeep's roof, etc. This was my first kayak launch experience. The kayak launch is very busy. There are two launches. While there on a Tuesday night, the skies were grey and there was a threat of rain, but I wanted to get out on the water and use my kayak for the first time. There were many groups of people who were filing in and out of the kayak launch. We passed by a few kayakers as well, in our group. I found a Meetup group and the 5 of us went down the water toward the Niagara River and where Canal Fest is held every year in July. The kayak launch facility is very nice. Why did I only rate this site 3 stars? The Canadian geese! That's why! Although, they are nice to look at and watch, their excrement is everywhere. Watch where you step when you bring your kayak to the launch. Maybe don't wear open toed shoes either. There is a port-o-potty on site that everyone in my group used, but me. I guess it was maintained, but it still doesn't entice me to use it. There is also a path that runs through this area next to the canal. There was also a picnic bench to gather with friends. There is ample parking as well. There is also a dock next to the kayak launch.

We went to see the kites. Some were in a competition: others seemed to be just floating in the…read morebreeze, for our enjoyment. It was a great day to sit in our lawn chairs and look towards the sky. A giant octopus, some kites with really long tails, a parrot, a unicorn. Lots of colors and shapes. There was a tent for kids to make their own kites and a candy give-a-way, also for the kids. Surprised that I saw no food trucks, but they might have been at the other end of the field.

Great place but more frequently there are dog walkers and whom not ALL pick after their four-legged…read morefriends. Walk where you step. The road within the park could use a lot more than temporary tar and a shovel of stuff that does NOT stay long before the potholes return. They should do it correctly and right, when they consider the crowds that frolic and play here. There isn't even true permanent bathroom facilities here till last year sometime, when temporary facilities were installed. A lot of investment and work is needed here before the park sinks into the sunset. Park is closed after sunset so don't even think of coming here to enjoy the Milky Way or meteor showers, etc. Police will come chase you off.

This is an ecologically significant structure along a lovely hiking trail in Pendleton, New York…read more It is shut during the winter months to prevent erosion damage, and it is opened in the spring to allow fishing and boating throughout a bucolic portion of the Erie canal system. There are many videos on the web that show the process of opening this particular lock.

Very nice park located along the Upper Niagara River. Many people come here to fish as there's…read morealways someone here fishing, it seems. The sunsets seeen from this location are really nice with no distractions, as in other parks or locations: overhead wires/wires, too many tall trees, etc. Lots of ample parking with an overflow lot, and a pavillion for summer concerts!! Also popular with two very illuminated huge military memorials dedicated to the fighting Seabees of the Navy, and another just as big dedicated to the US Marine Corps! Both memorials are close to the busy River Road and well-lit at night!

I have really come to love this park . My family often book shelters here for family gatherings …read more The park is spacious , and each shelter is a good distance from the others so it never feels crowded. The park has a basketball court as well as a tennis court . You will usually see a few people fishing in the pond (you will also see many geese-this is their hangout). The playground area is loved by my grandchildren and the splash pad is really cute and has kept the kids cool on many days during this hot summer. This is a clean, well maintained park . If I had a preference, I would prefer a few more shaded/tree covered areas in the park , but if you love the sun and don't need any more shade than what the individual shelters provide-this is a great place .

We come here for 7/4th every year & we never have an issue with the environment. Everyone comes for…read morea good time. Park is well maintained. The kids love the splash pad, playground, and volley ball area with sand!!

Capt John was in great form today. He put us on walleye right off the bat. We limited out with a…read moreproblem. I've never had such a great experience on a charter. We left at exactly 6:30 am and we're catching trophies all day. I'm planning a second charter. Many of the other boats were calling John for advice all morning.

From the owner: Fishing Charters for Salmon and trout on the Niagara River and Bass and Walleye on Lake Erie with…read morethe #1 Guide service in the Niagara Region. 30 years experience. Capt John Delorenzo will provide you with a quality fishing charter at a reasonable price.

A big open park with a little bit of everything for its many visitors! It's been a while since…read morewe've visited, and it was a great return! Shelters are available and a clean bathroom also. Lots of parking areas. The only disappointment to this great park was the lack of respect the people have, by leaving trash any and everywhere. It doesn't take even a minute to hold on to your trash till you come across a trash bin. Easy as pie! At one shelter occupied by a huge group of people, there was trash everywhere! People don't need to be told, they just need to think of collecting trash till a suitable time and place is possible to dispose PROPERLY of the trash! Unfortunately, there are more people who trash parks and Nature, than are those who respect our parks and Nature by NOT trashing the environment. On the bright side, this IS indeed a great place to spend a few minutes or even longer!

This is one of our favorite parks. Absolutely bring your dog. I love that they have a turtle…read morehabitat, even though we have never seen a turtle here, but they are obviously trying to do something very positive by encouraging a challenged species. Plenty of shelters to have events, open fields, You can watch people playing cricket or a frisbee / golf game that I don't understand, but I do enjoy watching. There are bridges that go over the creek. The park is well-maintained. There are not too many wooded areas but there are nice walking trails on both blacktop and grass to get your steps in. It is a large park with a lot of space and a great place to have a picnic or just sit and read.