Perfect if you have any small children, ideally ages six or under. This wouldn't be a good spot if…read moreyou were going with teens or just adults. I had never been here before in in spite of frequenting the Chautauqua area, my whole life. But, I finally had an occasion because my tiny niece was the perfect age for this place. There were a ton of rides that were perfect for her as a three year-old. Also, they had rides that were good for ages 4 to 6 as well. She really enjoyed the little roller coaster. Watch out that it is actually a little rough for the adults to ride on because it does jerk a little. Also, there were some really cute little boat rides, including one that took took the children around in a circle. There was very little that she was too small to ride on, so it was completely fantastic. Also, we were able to get her a wristband that gave her all inclusive access to rides. For a few rides that do require adult accompaniment for littles, the adult gets to ride free. There's a food spot towards the bottom of the hill and I highly recommend it. I was able to get platters of fries and corn, dogs and pizza, for not too much money. This is a clutch when it came to reducing the chance of overstimulated little kid meltdowns. Also, it was very sunny, and there was very little shade, so bring the sunscreen. Also, they have free boat parking. So, boating over and walking in is a great option if you happen to have or be renting a boat.

There one ATM is down and do they loss on on card sales and the pretzel was rubbery with a spongy…read moreStyrofoam texture wouldn't recommend no rides other than go cart for older kids/teens .

We found this playground on the internet. We weren't sure what we were going to be arriving to…read more All the children were in awe when they first arrived. It truly did the trick! They believed they were playing at a castle There even was a restroom near by that was clean. The only down fall was the arrival of someone doing an apparent drug deal. This playground was still an amazing stop during our vacation!

Super cute playground, my kiddos played hide and seek there was so much! Quiet little area! My…read moredaughter said it was just like living in a castle, to have such an imagination again! Restrooms were open and clean! We enjoyed it!

We visited this park on a particularly cloudy and overcast day which made it harder to view view…read morethe sculptures than I would have liked but the park sits on a lake and I personally enjoy the gloomy weather so I was excited to stop here. There is a big parking lot which makes it easy to stop and a large playground area right when you get out of your car. They also have benches and picnic areas and we spotted a small lighthouse near the water that we walked over to check out. It looked very cool. Our reason for stopping here however was obviously the statues of Lucille Ball. There are two of them. The newer prettier Lucy statue is charming and super well done. I loved seeing her in the classic polka dot dress! (My dog had on a cute little plaid dress that day so I had to get her in the photo as well) The older statue though that is referred to as the ugly one was honestly terrible. The nod to vitameatavegamin was awesome and honestly I think it probably wouldn't have seemed so bad had I not seen the pretty sculpture first, but honestly it's a little shocking. Unfortunately, it was overcast like I said so it was difficult to get good pictures of anything but if you're an Isle of Lucy fan or even just passing through the area, this park is definitely worth a visit. It only takes a few minutes to see the statues and you can enjoy some nice scenery by the water.

Hey, someone help me, how do you say this: Chautauqua? I struggled all day with trying to figure…read morethat out and still do not know how to say this. I had one condition to go on this road trip, I wanted to stop and see the Scary Lucy Statue. After seeing it online a few years ago, I just wanted to see it in person. We mapped it out and found our way to this park. The park, overall, is beautiful and a complete asset. There are pavilions, a boat slip, a playground, restrooms, and plenty of seating. When you park at the park and start to walk towards the grounds you are greeted by Lucy. Not Scary Lucy, but the Nice Lucy. The Lucy that commanded your attention as she is about to make her skirt flow. Almost like she was there to welcome you into the park and tell you to enjoy yourself while here. Weirdly enough, this statue, the more welcoming statue, is the older of the two statues of the park. We then made our way over to the Scary Lucy statue. Oof, what a statue it is. Unveiled in 2009, I'm sure a lot of people had to do a double take. I know and understand that they were attempting to pay tribute to this legend, but they really missed the mark. Enjoy the picture as that was what I got to see up close. What made it a bit more scary was the amount of spiderwebs all over the statue. After we took in the statues we walked about the park and ended up by the boat slip and lighthouse. We walked out on the pier and I have to say that this is some of the clearest water I have seen in a while. While there, we assisted a couple in launching their boat, well, my brother did, I had my camera taking a tong of pictures. With the view taken in and statues seen, we decided to get on the road and keep on trucking down the road.

McCrae Point Park is owned and operated by the City of Jamestown, New York. It's a really small…read morepark but one that has a lot of history to it. Located on Jones and Gifford Avenue along the shores of the Chadakoin Outlet at digital GPS setting of 42.099755, -79.253011 it was the only site of organized Revolutionary military activity that took place in Chautauqua County, was an area visited and navigated by Capt. Celoron on his way down the Conewango to the Allegheny where he buried a lead plate as proof of claim of the surrounding lands in the name of France and served as the steam boat landing area for the many steamers including what I believe was the last, the "City of Jamestown," that took passengers and mail up the Chadakoin into waters of Chautauqua Lake. This is one of my most favorite of favorite parks because of its proximity along the Chadakoin which is shores are full of interesting wildlife such as wild ducks, frogs, tadpoles, salamanders, water snakes (harmless), bass, bullheads, bluegills & etc. As such it's just great for kids as well as for me, a 70 year old who is still enjoying a happy childhood. Though swimming isn't advisable, fishing is good and for me, a Floridian, nothing fear of alligators, crocodiles, pythons, Portuguese Man of War jellyfish, skin slicing sawgrass or panthers. It does, however, have some blood sucking "skeeters" during summer months but with no vicious infestation nearly approaching those of the Everglades.

Very nice and well-maintained grounds. We enjoyed a pleasant walk around the park, including stops…read moreat the beach area and the marina.

Great location and hike out to the point but a little sprucing up would help this beauty. We may…read morecome back for the beach though we were warned about blue algae in the area. The trails were clean and maintained but the structures were dated and showing age. It feels like this park represents the area in the sense that it's saying "look at how we were when" instead of embracing the awesome it can be today. I'd love to see this park and area be vibrant, be about the now and the beauty that exist here.

Great hands on play for kids!…read more This place was a great experience for my kids aged 5 to 8. The free parking lot is right across the street from the entrance making it easy to navigate. After entering the main floor has a few small hands on art based activities. I highly recommend starting on the top floor and working your way down. The top floor has so much to do and we ran out of time before we could check everything out. The museum was clean and well organized. Lots of hands on activities for all age levels. Every kid will find something to enjoy. The shopping experience was one of their favorites. We spent about two hours but could have easily stayed longer.

I went to this Kids Museum with the family and I was impressed. It's a great place to take your…read morekids of all ages. I have a 5 and 3 year old that are very active. The variety of activities they have and the simplicity of most of the play areas is what makes it such a good spot for the kids. Highly recommend if you're looking for something to get out and do with the kids. The place is huge and has 3 floors

This is one of the nicest rest areas we have been to. It's basically a visitor center and rest area…read morein one. There is lots of information inside on things to do in the area. I probably spent 30 minutes looking through the brochures here. They also have a bulletin board with events in the area but unfortunately it doesn't look like it gets updated . The majority of the flyers were from July and it is now October . It would have been nice to see current events and things happening in the area . They have vending machines and they even have a microwave for people to use, which is unique and very thoughtful. There is a button you can push inside if you need the police, so that helps with a feeling of safety and I did see a red and white sheriff's vehicle parked there with two deputies inside on my visit. There are lots of tables outside with chairs and a grassy area where you can take your pets. Plus the view of the water is very beautiful, especially right now with all the fall foliage.

This is one of the prettiest and nicest rest stops I have been too! Not only that but it has such…read morean amazing view of the lake. The bathrooms were super clean and there are a surplus of roadmaps, and vending machines.

This is an absolutely lovely park, with wide open spaces as well as trails through the woods. All…read morealong beautiful lake Erie. The grounds are well-maintained and there is strategic seating along most trails. There were these chain link basket devices located around one field and it took me almost a month to find out that it has something to do with a frisbee game. There are bathroom facilities and grills and garbage pails so this is designed to be used by families for picnics. I plan on returning in the summer to see this beautiful park in full bloom.

Beautiful, peaceful park... Perfect stop off on scenic route 5. Camping, fishing, hiking... Looks…read morelike you can find it all here. Wish I had more time, but was just passing through and decided to make a quick stop. Don't miss it, if you're in the area!!

I love local parks!…read more Brought my one year old here and felt she was a little too small for the playgrounds and slides but the sand box with all the trucks in it, was right up her alley. There looks like a small wading pool open in the summertime, and also love that this is right in a cute little neighborhood. No parking but folks didn't seem to mind/have trouble parking. There are swings, a small and large basketball court, some benches, picnic tables and a gazebo from what I saw. Plenty of green space to set up a picnic!

Cute little neighborhood park/ playground. It's really for smaller kids. The wading pool wasn't…read moreopened yet, maybe Memorial Day? Didnt open last year at all. Thought it was nice that the sand box has toys that stay there. No need to drag dirty sandy toys home! It's not a large park but plenty big enough for the little kids you could see running around. There's also a big gazebo with tables and benches. There's also picnic tables and benches scattered through the park. Only thing missing here is bathrooms, unless you want to count the portapotty. 2021-75