We love this campground and our tent site! We were near the bathrooms, within sight of the…read moreplayground and could see the water. The little beach area was only about a 3 minute walk. It is such a cool campground and with it you get free parking in downtown near the attractions.

Not a bad camp ground. Large sites but also crammed close together. We did have mostly quiet people…read morearound us aside of one dog who wouldn't shut up. On the weekend there was also some kind of party from an inconsiderate group that went halfway through the night. I got to sleep with some white noise in the tent but I would've been livid if I was in a site next to those people. Firewood is expensive here at $10/bundle. Most people don't camp here for the park itself though but rather as a place to stay while going to Niagara. It is conveniently located to things nearby, and camping there also gets you free parking in all the nearby parks.

Love coming here even in Winter, and the crisp cold air is just what the doctor ordered for Winter…read moreinstead of sitting around doing nothing. Today the temps were warm in the mid to high 20s, and the windchill was 10 degrees less - it doesn't bother us! This time when we arrived, we saw a band of teens playing hockey on the ice! They were doing quite well too! Quite a few people were hiking in and out, and there were several cars in the lots. Did not see anyone at the new children's playground. We'll be back!

So I just realized Joe Davis isn't just a great park for summer activities....it's also great for…read morewinter. I found many trails that were perfect for x-country skiing. Quiet and secluded trails leading to picturesque hidden ponds. Wide enough for two skiing side by side in some spots. Meandering trails keep you out of the wind that can be bitter cold out in the open areas (like where frisbee golf is). Many birds flying through the trees, robins, blue jays and hawks too. Plenty of parking and nicely plowed. Fun!

You can't beat the views! You're at the point where the Niagara River meets Lake Ontario. If you…read morelook across the river, you will see Fort Niagara on the American side (New York State). We did not walk to the Queens Royal Park. We will have to do that on our next visit. Rather, we stopped near the Battlefield of Fort George National Historic Site. When you're done shopping and eating in the town of Niagara on the Lake, make your way over here for nature at its finest. There's a reason why they called this the Great Lakes.

What a beautiful, natural, "un-touristy" stretch of rocky shoreline, adjacent to grassy meadow…read morefields, just two blocks from the main drag (Queen Street) in Niagara-on-the-Lake. This area is akin to a craggy shoreline with a walking trail by the water's edge. You can clearly see an old, rocky fort/garrison just across the bay. My TO friends told me that area is actually in Nw York state, and the building is Fort Niagara. When I say it's close, I'm saying a good swimmer could swim there from here! There is a large, prominent hexagonal gazebo centrally located on the grassy stretch by the water's edge. It is quite Victorian in style, with white wooden cut-outs and embellishments. I thought it would make for a gorgeous location, with he craggy shoreline and Lake Ontario behind it, for wedding or engagement photos, or any momentous occasion, really. Just a beautiful site. (A gallery owner later informed us that this gazebo was built for the Stephen King movie, "The Dead Zone", and they gifted it to the town when the movie was done, as so many locals loved it. It really does seem to fit perfectly on the site). There is a large parking lot by the park, but I believe it is paid parking, FYI. It takes but ten minutes to walk the shoreline trail and back, but it's a wonderful stroll on a lovely day, and the area is so picturesque, it's like out of a postcard. Definitely worth the time, if you are in the area

The actual Fort is located inside Fort Niagara State Park, which can be a bit confusing for those…read morenot familiar. The park has plenty of space for soccer, running, fishing, boating, swimming (fresh water or the pool in the park), playgrounds, shelters, kayaking, etc. The Fort itself contains historical representations of the original structures with staff available to educate how life was under the various countries that operated the place being England, France, and the United States. There have been some serious renovations in the past few years too. You enter and exit through the gift shop of course :) Fun spot for a day trip, with Youngstown and Lewiston being close on the US side and Niagara On The Lake and Niagara Falls Canada being just as close.

It's just a stone's throw from the Visitor's Center. After your long walk around the historic…read moregrounds of Old Fort Niagara, you can walk past your car and out of the parking lot, and you're almost there when you see the very short fence surrounding the solemn cemetery. Even a slow walk of about 4mins and you will be at the cemetery entrance. Many of the grave markers are unreadable, while others still can be read. It's obvious this solemn area hasn't been cared for well in the past, BUT also remember that this area gets a lot of extreme rain, ice and snow. Please keep your pets on leash BUT out of the area. Too many dog walkers in the state park use the park's grounds as a bathroom and I would recommend pets be kept outside the cemetery. It's not the pet's responsibility BUT the owners' job to clean up, and not just clean then throw your poop bag in a "hidden spot" as many do. Please keep your walks and visit respectful. This isn't a spot for parties or talking loud. Respect their Fight, Battles and Sacrifices please. Thank you for helping to keep the cemetery clean, quiet and to remain a place of Love, Sacrifice, Honor and - most of all - of Respect and Remembrance.

Lovely verdant park, a good twenty minutes drive off the touristy beaten path, north of the Falls,…read morein the beautifully manicured town of Niagara-on-the-Lake. We spent most of the time in this area during our visit. You drive past many lush vineyards on the way here where you can pick up a lovely bottle of wine. Purchase some fromage and a baguette from one of the shops on Queen or King Street. Enjoy a picnic under the trees after a leisurely stroll. You can Thank me later! ;) Thank you for reading

Beautiful little park right in the main tourist drag in NOTL. There were numerous benches and…read morepicnic tables so you could enjoy the park. There is also a great area for kids to play, beautiful flowers and fountains. Great stop for a picnic, to people watch, sit and read a book, or relax and enjoy your surroundings.

Did you know there was once a war between the Falls and Buffalo? Apparently, Buffalo "Fought…read moreNiagara", and won, which is why Niagara Falls, USA is a bit run down now. If they'd won the war, it would all be different. What a shame. But if you go beyond Niagara Falls, USA and journey north, past Lewiston, you eventually reach Youngstown up by Fort Niagara, and there is a beautiful area of grassland and woods and the old Fort where the river meets Lake Ontario. It's a haunting and oft-ignored place. I would come up here for soccer, so this is a review specifically of the excellent soccer fields that are here. It was often windy and cold as hell, but I loved the fields. The grass was lush, green, sexy. It was always a lot of fun. I played here both in the BDSL and also for Woodland United who played at NCCC in a higher league a long time ago, but had away games and cup games here, sometimes. It was a great place to come to and scores a solid 4 despite the windiness, and how far away it is from most people's houses in WNY. And when I was fraught with worry about an upcoming game, I called it "Fraught Niagara".

This marker is at the intersection of Lockport Road and Route 18, not far from Fort Niagara State…read morePark. It points out some Colonial Era history. The marker reads, "British forces under Brig. Gen John Prideaux and Sir William Johnson landed at mouth of 4 Mile Creek, July 6, 1759. Besieged Fort Niagara." It was erected by Town of Porter Historical Society. The July 1759 assault of Fort Niagara is regarded as a watershed moment in Great Lakes history. Over the course of 19 days, British forces besieged the French-held Fort Niagara. The fort oversaw a crucial canal that connected French colonies along the St. Lawrence River to Detroit, the upper Great Lakes, the Ohio Valley, and Louisiana. On July 25, the French surrender the fort and the British hold Fort Niagara for the next four decades, handing it over to the Americans in 1796. [Review 2054 of 2024 - 557 in New York - 23074 overall]

Nelson Park acts more as a parkING destination rather than a park to visit. Conveniently located at…read morethe start of the Waterfront Trail (and the Niagara River Recreation Trail). You can utilize this park for their parking lot, lovely gazebo or waterfront view. To see more of the Lake or the lovely and quaint neighborhoods, start at Nelson Park and walk through the residential streets around (Ricardo, Queen and Niagara Blvd.) OR, if you're looking for a more active afternoon, start at Nelson Park and head directly across the street to the Niagara River Recreation Trail. This trail leads all the way to Fort Erie but passes some very distinguishable sites including Fort George (literally a five minute walk from Nelson Park), the Niagara Botanical Gardens, Niagara Falls and lots of wineries and a handful art shops along the way; plus it runs parallel to Niagara River for most of the duration. Nelson Park is definitely well-kept, like all the parks I encountered during my start at NOTL, but it's TINY, so more of a pass through than a destination.