A big open park with a little bit of everything for its many visitors! It's been a while since we'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! read more

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This is one of our favorite parks. Absolutely bring your dog. I love that they have a turtle habitat, 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. read more

Ellicott Creek Park - Parks Near Me - Tonawanda, New York

Nature and parks have been comforting and my solace. After driving by this park several times, I decided to drive in and was suprised at how large the park actually ended up being. If your looking to picnic, bike, walk, run, read a book or just love nature check it out. read more

Ellicott Creek Park - Parks Near Me - Tonawanda, New York

Ellicott Creek Park is named after SVU's Ellicott Stabler. So that's interesting. This park is absolutely beautiful in places. Some of it seems a little disorganized or unkempt but it definitely makes for a fantastic spot in Suburban hell. There are actually a lot of Parklands and canals and rivers around here so in that regard it's an underrated area. But with it being so cold so much of the time, part of the year, it's a wasteland. But not a teenage wasteland. Just a wasteland. read more

Ellicott Creek Park - Swans but no lake - Parks Near Me - Tonawanda, New York

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This is a great park along the Tonawanda river. It has walking paths. The dog park is earlier in on the park I don't own a dog so I skipped it. They have a great bike path, an area to walk, and many picnic shelters with grills. The bathrooms were open, when my friend and I walked there last week. read more

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I have visited this park on several occasions in the past, mostly for events at specific shelters and that's it. I went on a tour with some park rangers recently and between that and some recent visits to the Bark Park, I've come to love this park. It has some paths that are off road, but mostly paved paths besides in the Bark Park. If unfamiliar, the Bark Park is an area where dogs are unleashed and can run free, and although I do not own a dog, it is my favorite part of the park. My friends bring their dogs, so I get a free pass. There is a little free library in the Bark Park. In the main park, there are some areas that are fenced off and lead to an old railroad track, and these are neat because they're much more wooded than the rest of the park. There are mushroom foraging possibilities here, and the low mow areas really bring something new and natural back to the park. Also, on our tour, we saw a raccoon. Highly recommend this park in the summer, spring, and fall! read more

Ellicott Creek Park - A raccoon sleeping in a tree near the railroad tracks. - Parks Near Me - Tonawanda, New York

In June we took the kayaks out at Ellicott Creek Park. So many people had the same idea to because the parking lot was full with a line down the road! Once we got into the water I noticed an algae issue and heard from other friends it gets worse as the summer goes on. When kayaking you get some of the water on you and that can't be good if the algae gets on you! I think next time we will go somewhere else! read more

Kind of hidden off of Niagara Falls Blvd there are two vehicle entrances for the park. One Creekside Drive and the other at Niagara Falls Blvd. Additionally there is a small pedestrian bridge with limited parking along the side. The Ellicott Island Dog Park is associated with this park but a bit farther from this location. Pros of this park is plenty of pavillions for rent from Erie County which booking is easy enough through their office or website. Prices range depending on size however I would recommend anyone to take a drive through the park to determine the location you like the best. Restrooms, established buildings are scattered through the park but some are farther away from others, the same can be said for the playgrounds. The pavillions have a fair amount of space between them. Parties safely wont overlap or compete with each other and there is an ok amount of parking but guests should bw prepared to park on the grass. Cons for this park, it can be wet (LOL) Its called creek for a reason so when it rains puddles will form and dampen the ground significantly. Also de pending where you book you may have to travel to get to the nearest washroom and there is a disc golf course which runs between a few pavilions. Not exactly through the structure but near and around. Lastly there is a strict cancellation and rebooking policy, once you select your shelter and pay you are booked. No changes for rain dates or wrong shelter selected. Otherwise comes and enjoy! Please remember to be courteous to your neighbors, pick up your trash and leave the shelter the way you want to find it. read more

Ellicott Creek Park - Here's a map of the shelters from the County's website - Parks Near Me - Tonawanda, New York

A highly enjoyable park, you can kyak or canoe, play tennis, bikeride, walk your dog or jog.Theres pavilions to do some grilling or have a picnic.You can even just grab a book and hang out by the water.Theres something for everyone to participate in here.Also plenty of parking so come and enjoy. read more

Ellicott Creek Park - Geese Chillin' in the Creek, At Ellicott Creek Park - Parks Near Me - Tonawanda, New York

Stunning park to jog, bikeride, walk your furry friend, or even go kayaking along the river.Theres grills to use or just pack a picnic and enjoy the beautiful scenery and nature of the park. read more

Ellicott Creek Park - Geese Enjoying Ellicott Creek Park - Parks Near Me - Tonawanda, New York

Had fun exploring Ellicott Creek Park today! Forgot how beautiful it was here. Parking lots are spacious and easy to find, trails are plentiful, shelters and playgrounds are everywhere too. I didn't even realize how many playground areas they had. I counted 5 or 6 during our walk. We took some selfies on the bridge, and sat at a table next to the water. We saw people fishing, paddling kayaks, biking, having cookouts, and feeding geese. There is just so much space here to gather, explore, or think. The paths go as far as you want them to go - and walking is so peaceful. There is also a dog park if you are looking for a fun place your furry friends can let loose. Definitely one of my favorites! read more

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I have lived by Ellicott Creek Park for 3 years now without realizing how great of a place it is! I'm so glad I'm finally experiencing it though. There are two main entrances that you can enter onto Park Road, one directly from Niagara Falls Boulevard and one from Creekside Dr. From either of these it is not obvious all what the park contains. I bring my dog for walks along the pathway often. Dogs must be leashed within the park and I typically don't see many others being walked. As we walk along the path, there are many pavilions where parties and cookouts are frequently being held. There is a soccer field, I see people playing softball/baseball, there are tennis courts, multiple playgrounds for smaller children, as well as is a frisbee disc golf course. Many people walk on their own or ride their bikes along the pathway that goes from one end of the park to the other. The park is always clean and well maintained each time I go. This past weekend I went kayaking in the creek with a friend for the first time. The water was very calm and there were other kayakers out as well. We saw some pretty cool birds along the way, the trip was relaxing and enjoyable. The creek goes pretty far then leads out to Niagara River. There are multiple launches to use to get in and out of along the creek. We used the launch right at the corner of Niagara Falls Blvd which has a decent amount of parking and two ways to launch. There is also the dog park off of Creekside Dr which is an island where dogs can be of leash. Overall Ellicott Creek is a great park and I'm happy I'm finally utilizing much of what it has to offer the public. read more

Ellicott Creek Park - My dog Nico and I taking a break off to the side of the path during our walk. - Parks Near Me - Tonawanda, New York

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Prior to this visit, friends and I were looking for some tennis courts in the area and bumped into this one. Unfortunately we came here to check it out around 10pm but it was absolutely too dark to play tennis or even drive through the park while getting to the courts. Would be lovely if there were more street lights installed. Wanted to take advantage of the beautiful summer weather before the real fall feel hits us so we went back. The tennis courts are very easy to get to (right off of Niagara Falls Blvd). See David C's photo for a map of the park. The goal for my friends and I was just to play tennis but I noticed playgrounds, dog's running about, and tons of geese. There are a total of 4 courts with easy parking adjacent to it. It's a bit nested from the main road so no worries about your tennis balls flying into the street. Reading the other reviews, there's so much more to the park. I would love to return to take a walk or bike around. read more

Ellicott Creek Park - 4 tennis courts with parking on the side - Parks Near Me - Tonawanda, New York

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I've driven by this park a lot, but it didn't look like much from the road, apart from having a nice location along the creek. However, I visited with one of my sons today, and we were excited to see how expansive it really is. There's at least half a dozen playgrounds with slides and swing sets for different age groups, all spread throughout the park. There's also a fitness circuit, tennis courts, disc golf and other amenities. The bathrooms were decent, and still open in October. Plenty of parking, too, including one large lot near the entrance. I'm surprised it wasn't busier today. read more

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This park is great and has a little bit of everything. I came here to kayak early in the Spring, and it was full of people kayaking. There's an official launch site near the opening of the park on NF Blvd, but we found a little spot near a parking lot a little further back. I did hear the water was not suitable for humans a little later on in the summer, but that's not the fault of the park. I coach Soccer Shots here in the Fall, and the park is great for that. The lawn is kept pretty clean, and there's not really any goose poop like in some other parks. The kids are all excited to leave soccer and get to the various playgrounds in the park each week, so the playgrounds must be kid-approved. Great park for a little bit of everything! Plenty of parking. read more

This park has a lot to offer. Ive only recently started coming here, and i have already kayak'd, walked my dog, and played disc golf here. The park always seems busy (soccer games, parties, tennis, playgrounds) but never crowded. The creek itself is an easy kayak trip with a launch pad on the other side of the creek where Ellicott creek road and Niagara falls blvd meet. I was only able to play the first 9 holes of the disc golf course due to rain, but from what i did play i had a blast. The course itself is easy to follow, and isn't too hard. A few holes boarder the creek while the rest go in between trees. I definitely want to go back and finish the back 9!! read more

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I love this park, it offers so much. They have access to the water for kayaks and various fields for different sports. There are so many different pavilions and grills for everyone to enjoy. The foliage if beautiful, this is one of my favorite parks. read more

A beautiful park along the Tonawanda River. There's also a dog park in the midst of this park where your best friend can roam free and leash-free ;). I don't own a dog, but it was nice to see this accessible for the community. I stayed clear of that part of the park, but enjoyed my walk around the park. My only qualm were that the bathrooms were "closed for the season." Made my one hour walk a bit more painful. This park definitely has some special significance to me with many positive memories while I was a UB student and lived nearby. It's great to walk around in, has some grills, you can even kayak along the Tonawanda river here! Great to jog around or even bike around...if you have a dog, you gotta come here, but even if you don't and are looking for a nice walk; don't miss out! read more

First visit to this park and we picked a great day cos it was sunny and in the 70s. First observation the signage is lacking. Using my psychic powers, I found my way to parking and then my daughter, dog, and I went for a walk and a photo shoot at the park. We strolled around and enjoyed the sights. There were a lot of play areas for children which is awesome and some fitness routes. Low key and pleasant atmosphere. read more

Ellicott Creek Park - Tula the pup and Fiona at the park. - Parks Near Me - Tonawanda, New York

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I've driven past this park hundreds of times, but finally visited last week. My husband and I bought new kayaks after our wedding and we're eager to start exploring more of the waterways around Buffalo! The kayak and canoe launch is VERY easy to access, as it is part of the main parking lot directly next to Niagara Falls Boulevard. The launch itself is gravel, but it's a very gradual incline, so it was easy for us to get our boats in the water. Due to the steep banks and thick vegetation, you feel like you're away from the noise of Amherst almost immediately. If you go to the left (West), you'll eventually meet up with the Canal. Going to the right will take you down a meandering, nature-filled route. We saw a large deer right by the water, a huge white crane, and lots of little fishies. We'll definitely be back to explore more of this area! read more