We have been to Glen Park a few times. But now that our son is running around, going to the park is…read morealways a new adventure. After having some ice cream, we went for a quick walk throughout the park. This park really is great. It is a little small but that also makes it so nice. No need for maps or worries of getting lost, it's perfect for a nice walk. My son loves looking for all the wildlife especially if there are any ducks or fish. Luckily for him, there are plenty of ducks around here. Another nice thing about this park is that it is very scenic for photography. There were a few different groups there doing what looked like senior pictures or photos before an event. Whether you're looking for a nice walk, scenic backdrop or just a quiet place to sit on a bench and think, this park has it all.

I had some free time on a Sunday morning while I was waiting for a family reunion. So, I looked on…read moreGoogle Maps for local parks to visit. This one caught my eye. I am amazed at how restful and beautifully maintained it is. The flowers were welcoming, the small waterfall enchanting, the trails curious and winding, and the wildlife amusing. I felt more relaxed and grounded after my visit than I have in a long time. The only negative was that someone was smoking weed on a park bench and the odor instantly turned me off. I'm sure smoking is not allowed, but I was chagrined that in this little section of The Garden of Eden someone would assume to make the place smell like a stoner's living room.

I can't believe I've never been to this park before because my husband is from Derby. I was shocked…read moreby how big the park ended up being and how many trails there were. I had originally planned on just doing a quick lunch walk to do some bird watching but when I got there I quickly realized I'd be there longer than expected because there were so many rarer birds I had never seen and the place was so beautiful! The trail along the gorge rim was really gorgeous. Pun intended Some of the other trails inside of the woods were pretty muddy and a bit hard to follow because of the leaves, but using the alltrails app helped a lot. All of the trials were well marked too, which I really appreciated. It does seem like this place needs a bit more upkeep, but for the most part it's a really great park to walk at and it's dog friendly. All of the trails are pretty moderate and not too strenuous.

They've expanded the parking lot here! It's actually much nicer…read more It remains a nice walk along the creek. it's May, so there is some wetness in the ground. The trees and shrubs are just turning green and it's going to be very lush out here very soon. This is at Walmart Trail I'm probably on the easier side.

This is a lovely hike early in the day. Tons of stairs, you have to go up them on the way back…read more The path is fairly well marked, but has plenty of areas with a drop off so pay attention. I'm pretty familiar with this hike and enjoy it. Easy parking nearby.

Devil's Hole State Park is just a short distance from Whirlpool State Park…read more Tip: From the overlook, you can't see Devil's Hole; you'll have to hike down the trail to see it. The rocks along the wall on the trail are VERY sharp, so excercise caution while you're hiking here - it's a LONG way to the store for band-aids ;-)

Just a quick trip from Clifton Hill, you can see a different section of the Niagara River where the…read morewater runs at the quickest pace along the river! The boardwalk isn't too long but there's enough room for all the visitors who come by. Purchase tickets at the counter or online, and then take the elevator down. You enter and exit the walk through a tunnel which stays very cool. It feels amazing on a hot day! There are a couple areas where you can take steps down to a dock that's closer to the water. There's also a lot of informational signs about that stretch of the river too, so you can learn more about the water itself and how the land was developed. Once you're down there, there's nowhere to get water, so make sure to stock up at the lobby gift shop and refreshments.

They are on a online system time slot booking system. Walkins welcome too but be prepared to wait…read morein long lines. An elevator takes you down 70m go the base of the Niagara Gorge and onto a beatiful, well maintained boardwalk trail. FYI, It is not a long trail. This trail takes you right up close along the Niagara Rapids. Unique view compared to the typical Nigara Falls. You walk back the same way you came to get back to that elevator which leads you back to the entrance/gift shop. Washrooms located accross the street. Option for a shuttle that goes to and from Clifton Hill area (about a 10min drive) from the central Niagara attractions.

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!

My husband and I have joined the WNY Hiking Challenge this summer-fall season. We've been exploring…read moresome of the local parks/hiking trails that we haven't visited while living in WNY my entire life! This trail did not disappoint. It was a moderately challenging (meaning some extended periods of walking uphill) and about a 3-1/2 to 4 mile hike. The day we went it was not buggy but we did encounter some muddy areas. Great place to hike come fall when the leaves will be changing.

I have been here twice. I came here yesterday with a friend to hike. The parking lot was full but…read morethere was barely anyone on the trail route that we took. There was a tough uphill incline but I enjoyed the hike. The trails aren't well marked but we were fine. I'd love to return again to try a few more different trails or to walk longer.

Beautiful hike. Glad we came across this place. Make sure you get down to the steam after seeing…read morethe waterfall.

I really enjoy hiking at Hobuck Flats. It's a really beautiful property and is pretty well…read moremaintained. It can definitely get busy during fishing season so be aware of that before you go.

A great place to go and rock climb while enjoying what nature has to offer. Over the years, there…read morehas been significantly more foot traffic, and as a result, more noise pollution and waste items have been popping up. I think that with more focus on an "all things in, all things out" approach, this area would be better for both bouldering enthusiast in addition nature fanatics alike!

Another vacation win- they have something here I have never seen- a nature trading post! You can…read moretrade rocks, crystals, fossils and such for their inventory or participate in a point based scavenger hunt, taking photos throughout the park, and redeem points for something in their inventory. I ma a huge rock hound, crystal nut- not just because my name is Crystal, I've loved picking up shiny rocks since I was a small child. Quartz and mica are two I remember finding often as a child. Here- they had a huge inventory of various raw and polished stones, fossils, animal bones and such. And that was just in the Nature Exchange! The park is wonderful too, plenty of trails to lead you down by the river, wonderful trees, great overlook viewpoints throughout. As part of the Niagra Parks system, they have bike trails too. We stopped here twice, once to explore and once for me to pop back in with my photos and pick out a raw piece of turquoise! A birthday win for me! Shout out to the young lady who talked to me in the morning, she wasn't there when I returned- and I am pretty sure the 2 young men thought I was crazy (I am), but they were all very helpful for this big kid out playing in nature!