Wow. Who needs to go to DC when you have a beautiful Japanese garden in Buffalo. Really lovely…read moretrees and some parking in the lot. One thing, it has steps. Really difficult for the elderly if they can't walk well.

Very pretty area! We may have missed it, but it looked a lot smaller than we initially thought but…read moreagain we may have missed a section. There are not that many Japanese maple trees or maybe we were just too late in May. We went May 16 to see the full bloom, however, there were still some trees in bloom and it was very pretty and it smelled good. The area is well kept where the garden is but when you venture off into one side, it's a dark tunnel with spray paint all over. People were still running through it so I'm assuming it's a safe area. it's across the street from an art museum and the Japanese garden is a part of another history museum. Overall, I would say go because it is a pretty area with free parking, just missing a star because I thought it was going to be much larger with more history.

What a nice park in the center of Lewiston offering free summer concerts. Tonight was Buffalo…read morePhilharmonic Orchestra with a collection of movie tunes, marches and crowd favorites! This is just the first of many for this summer so, check out their website and be sure to catch one! Fun for all ages!

Really a great park in the heart of Lewiston. I really enjoy the Niagara Wine Trail Festival her3…read moreamong other seasonal events. It's very easy to find and parking is great.

We went for a hike here and it was great!!!! The weather was perfect for a fall day and we had a…read morenice hike. It was not difficult to navigate and followed the path. Theh are doing some work to make it more inclusive for people in wheelchairs it looks like but not complete yet. The main building is beautiful and the people in there were super friendly. Go if you have time. It is great!!!

There's multiple walking loops around fields, ponds, and forests. You start at a Visitor Center…read morestaffed with knowledgeable volunteers, who are happy to talk about local animals and birds. Bring binoculars and sunscreen, and pack a picnic lunch!

This is such a nice greenspace right in the middle of the city. They host lots of events here…read moreincluding the Bidwell Farmers Market.

Bidwell Park is a park that's part of the Olmsted Park system in Buffalo. Following it down leads…read moreyou to a few statues and eventually it flows into Delaware Park. It's basically a kept lawn and open space to gather. In the summertime, you'll see people laying out here in blankets, musicians, acroyoga practitioners and a farmer's market that takes place every Saturday. In the winter -- it's pretty dead, aside from all the free residential parking that you can find. During the summertime, the Elmwood Village Association puts together a weekly event on Tuesdays as a community gathering with live music and food. I definitely enjoy Bidwell Park in the warmer weather months. It's a great place to people watch or to get a blanket and curl up in the city, or to walk through it to get to the next park...Delaware Park -- and just keep going until you go through all of the Olmsted Park System!

We had a picnic here. The location is a little far out and off the beaten path but it's worth it…read more Tons of open green space to relax and enjoy. There is plenty of parking a short walk away. The bathrooms were very clean. If you plan on walking down Buffalo Creek and getting in the water - word of caution wear crocs or water shoes because the green moss will make you slip - also someone in our party got a leach on their foot and the kids said there were a ton near the mini falls so beware.

A friend wanted to walk here tonight so we showed up and walked the path. It's just past the…read moreVillage Green Senior Center. You need to drive into their lot and park there to walk the path. (We didn't realize that, while trying to find the place.) The path is about a mile. The park is well-maintained and there are three or four gazebos of varying size, if you'd like to have a picnic. There is a nice waterfall area that some people were swimming in. On the way back to the car, on the other end of the path, I noticed many beautiful birdhouses in the trees.

This park is actually called Stiglmeier Park located in Cheektowaga, NY but I also call it Losson,…read morejust making a note here for anyone interested in visiting. This is one of my favorite parks in the area, they have something for everyone to enjoy and beautiful hiking trails.

I love Lawson Park. There's so many trails and places to walk. The trees are beautiful. They keep…read moreup with the place. It's great to get fresh air.

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!

Beautiful big park on the River. A great pick to host festivals! Canal fest moved from the Canal to…read moreGratwick this year, and the new venue did not disappoint. The festival was bigger and better than ever lots of food, rides, games, live music and a car show.

Rented for daughter's jack and jill party was great! close to bathroom and playground.read more