I love chestnut Ridge Park. My boyfriend took me here on our first date. We went flying kites. It…read moreis so beautiful.

The Gem of Erie county parks. Everything is well maintained and the park is huge with plenty of…read morerestrooms and shelters

Hamlin Park is a staple site of East Aurora. There is a volleyball court, a hardball baseball…read morediamond, a half-mile track, tennis and pickleball courts, a multi-purpose field and more in the vicinity and lots of kids having fun, running around. I learned the park is 16 acres large and has been around since 1899! The old trees are a sight to see, and the area feels like you're right in nature. The playground is vast and somewhat outdated, but the kids don't seem to mind. Many events take place here, too, including performances by the Aurora Players Theater and the Rotary Bandstand. Cars aren't allowed, and parking is limited; you might have to find parking on one of the side streets. I noticed there are restrooms too, and a couple of picnic shelters. Leave your beer, your dog and your snowmobile at home; they're not allowed, along with some other items you might want to look up before venturing out. It's a great public park and worth a stopover to relax and enjoy nature on one of the benches or bring a picnic and enjoy your time at one of the picnic tables. Truly, something for everyone.

I drank the Kool-Aid that is East Aurora and I would now love to live in this idyllic town. My…read moreboyfriend, his family and I went to Hamlin Park to see fireworks. The park had vendors, people were picnicking, kids were playing, there was a band and baseball field. Hamlin Park was out of a Hallmark Movie. Hallmark should not only continue to use Viddler's as a location for movies, but should also include this park for a summer movie location. There is also a stage in the park that features both free theatrical productions and ticketed productions. Check out Aurora Players for that information.

Whether you want to go camping in a camper or a tent they have great sites. On the shore of lake…read moreErie. We live near there so we have the privilege of going down all seasons and enjoying the trails.

My parents camp a lot and have made this a regular place that they book because they love it so…read moremuch. My wife and I have visited each of the last two years. It's beautiful and perfectly relaxing. It offers amazing views of the sunset too!

Good luck with slow traffic and over priced parking. Free parking on high traffic road with long…read morewalk. Biggest complaint is the lack of adequate restrooms. Even local businesses like Tim Hortons close thier restrooms to paying customers durring the festival.Festival organizers should really work on making better acomadations for patrons supporting the event but only seem to focus on profits. How can anyone really feel comfortable there always wondering when and where they con use a restroom and how can they enjoy what the festival has to offer while they're walking around looking for restroom and then having to wait in absurdly long lines once you find restroom. The food and craft vendors are good and overall the festival has plenty to offer for all ages. More corn themed items and food would be a good adition. Overall it's a good festival but parking and restroom accommadations need improvement.

Eden was very good!! I feel like there was more vendors and stuff this yr than last and maybe I am…read morewrong but still. It was lots of fun. We didnt eat there as I am Celiac and eating in places like that is very hard. Everything is fried. Lol. But we went and walked around and just enjoyed watching people and looking at things. Go here! U wont be disappointed! Try the corn ice cream!!!! Sounds odd but super good.

Canalside is a top destination in downtown Buffalo! The events they host throughout the year are…read morealways a great time, and it's even a nice space to just walk around even when there are not events going on. I always recommend it to visitors.

Every time I visit Canalside I am amazed at how much the area has changed since they first…read moreannounced the development. There is a bunch to see and do, and the area itself is just really nice. I love that they often host free events (both family friendly and adult oriented) and also things like fitness classes. There are places to take a seat and relax and there are some nice amenities and fun attractions like Shark Girl. There is ample surface lot parking plus there is the Harborfront garage. There is currently an indoor exhibit that is free (and air conditioned) about the history of the Erie Canal. There is also a canal boat, the carousel and the navel park. The one down side is that there seems to be perpetual construction. There are always fences, road blocks and other construction around. Great that development is happening, but it means that it might be a challenge to get around. A great place to enjoy the Buffalo waterfront and spend some time outdoors.

If they ever bulldoze this soccer field, I'll be like, "omg! They killed Kenney!" But hopefully…read morethat totally never happens. Because I'm a big fan, in fact this is where I played some of the biggest soccer games of my amateur grown-up life once I moved to Buffalo. Under the floodlights late in the evening, playing for the Eagles, we had some great moments here. Through balls, defensive blocks, epic crosses, and a very famous last minute goal by JG (hey if you're reading, that was an awesome strike!), and those memories will last forever. I actually felt like an American on those nights. Like I'd never been born and raised in a pessimistic negative rough and harsh society like I was. As if I'd been one of the dreamers, the Hollywood kids, the baseball kids, the cotton candy Kool Aid kids, and yes I must have been drinking the Kool Aid before writing this. Suffice to say, I always loved this field, and I always will.

I imagine most people come here for one of two reasons. The memorial. Or the soccer…read more This is a field. Hence the name. In the heart of the town the traffic does flow by here. It has various bleacher seats set up for what are presumably soccer games, based on the goals. There are picnic tables under a covered area. Nice for a hot sunny day. Small playground area. Then there's a large veterans memorial here which is beautiful. All names inscribed by military branch. Many trees and benches in honor of the fallen. Large easy parking lot. 1125

This is an update to a review I originally wrote 11 years ago, and somehow, I love Allegany State…read morePark even more now than I did then. I've been coming here since I quite literally fit into a bucket (not exaggerating). Allegany has been a constant for me and probably the beginning of my love for everything outdoors. Growing up, my family spent Columbus Day weekends camping here, originally along McIntosh Trail and later at Summit Trail near the Art Roscoe Ski Area and fire tower on the Red House side of the park. Now, they go extra fancy and stay on Bova Trail. Over the years, Allegany became the backdrop for countless adventures from tent camping, cabin stays, hiking, geocaching, and just being together outdoors. These days, instead of Columbus Day, I usually start the year here by staying in a cabin and doing the First Day Hike with my dad. While my most recent visit wasn't the best, it doesn't erase the years of great memories before it. I've visited Allegany in every season, but autumn will always be my favorite thanks to the foliage. The trails shine in summer and fall. I've backpacked the North Country Trail through the park, hiked nearly every trail, and uncovered some lesser known gems along the way. I participate in the park's hiking challenges, serve on the board of the Allegany State Park Historical Society, and appreciate organizations like Friends of Allegany for the work they do to protect and enhance this place. The Red House Restaurant serves up some good times and great food, too. From Thunder Rocks to the Bear Caves, beaches, creeks, kayaking, canoeing, fishing, geocaching (including night caches and GeoBash!), and endless quiet corners, Allegany surely offers something for everyone. It's located a mere hour and 45 minutes from Buffalo and to me, it's a crown jewel of the New York State Park system. My advice? Do a little research before you go so you can make the most of your visit. Stop by the Administration Building on the Red House side, explore Thunder Rocks or the Bear Caves, and camp if you can. And whatever you do... don't feed the bears!

We always enjoy coming to Allegany. This time we decided to hike up to Bear Caves. If you are in…read moretown don't snooze on Allegany. You won't be disappointed.

The Miracle League of Western New York is held at Veterans Park in Grand Island. It's always a…read morehumbling experience to see the kids with special needs just having a blast no matter what the day holds or what the weather is like.

Went here on July 3rd to enjoy their fireworks display. We arrived hours early out of fear that we…read morewouldn't find a place to watch but that was not the case. Lots of room at this enormous park. They had two food trucks providing ice cream and popcorn as well as food options like hot dogs and hamburgers. The fireworks lasted approximately 15 minutes; an impressive display. The park seemed well groomed and clean. They did lack bathroom options so a lot of people were choosing to visit with nature in a far wooded section. I included the sign that was posted near the park entrance. Certainly had me curious!

Great selection and staff. Very knowledgeable. Even if they weren't, they had videos to show the…read morefireworks. I was here after July 4th, crazy deals!

My 18 year old son and I stopped here on our way to Cooperstown because I wanted him to see where I…read moreplayed minor league ball way back in 1989. Dwyer stadium is in the same spot, but it had dramatically changed as a result of major renovations. I still recognized the basic structure, but it no longer has wooden grand stands. The team playing is no longer affiliated with any major league club. They now are home to a college summer wood bat team. Glad my son got to share some memories with me!

I'm a bit of a ballpark chaser. Minor league or major league, visiting new ballparks is a hobby of…read moremine. Knowing there had also been rumors early on in 2016 about the Muckdogs being sold/moved, I figured this year would be an opportune time to get to a Muckdogs game. There's no page available for Dwyer Stadium itself, so this review encompasses the overall experience. In terms of getting to the stadium and everything, I used my GPS (since I don't really know my way around Batavia) and found the stadium easily. Parking is free and readily accessible on stadium grounds. The staff is friendly and organized, and my Will Call tickets were readily available for pick-up. The stadium itself is typical for a short-season A team, and I think I showed up for the last game of the season (Labor Day). The fact that it was the last game of the season did mean that the concession area was out of the more popular food options (including sausage sandwiches, etc), so one had to stick to the basics... but plenty of people (comparatively speaking) showed up to enjoy the game. With ticket and concession prices being so inexpensive, it's not a bad way to spend a day. When it comes to the overall experience during the game, I suppose the stadium is missing any added "oompf." The mascot, for example, was out maybe... once during the game? Walking in front of the crowd/in the stadium; however, there was no participation by the mascot, including in the between-inning games with kids from the crowd (something that's fairly normal). The games too were pretty simple, and even the staff members assisting seemed to lack some enthusiasm. The game played was enjoyable though, and it's great to see such young players and their passion for the game. In a stadium like this, I suppose it's more about getting up close to the players... and while I didn't try and get anyone's autograph this time around, it would seem the stadium layout makes it fairly simple to get to players at some point. TL;DR Very local feel. Am glad I went in 2016 so that I could check it off the "to visit" list, but it feels lacking in comparison to other stadiums I've visited, including those for other short season/single A clubs.