Spacious and quiet outdoor area, great for dogs or kids to run around…read more There is ample field space, chairs and paths for walking, biking etc. i love how the "beach" is perfect for dogs (the sign says no swimming or wading) but its a great chance for a dog to be in water for free. The views of the water and downtown were lovely. The park is well maintained, cleaned and not crowded. We went on a Sunday morning around 11 AM, and it was pretty serene. There's also plenty of spots to sit and relax, which could be cute reading areas. There is also a little kids area with slides. Amazing spot. A little windy so I recommend bringing a hair scarf or hat.

Such a let down after they renovated it for 2 years…read more I used to love sitting at a table in the shade with my book and watch my family bring our dogs down there to play and now I can't even do that because the tables and chairs are gone and they build up the rock wall around the beach. The beach is still inaccessible there are giant cement blocks so it's not a straight shot down for a wheelchair and the grass around them is very uneven and hilly like ground for a wheelchair to go over and I got stuck in the rocks and had to ask people to help push me out, then on the way back to the walk way (video I posted) my wheelchair was going to flip. There are small simple things that they could have been done, I've been to other beach's that have strips over the sand/ rocks that wheelchairs can ride over. The building looks nice they added a small golf course. To me it seems like all they did was build the restaurant and build up the rock walls especially around the beach.

If you're looking for a unique and peaceful spot in buffalo to get your steps in ,…read morethe Bird Island pier under the bridge is a hidden gem that's absolutely worth a visit. stunning views of the water. It's a place that feels removed from the city's hustle, yet close enough to see its energy from a distance and see the occasional boats passing by in the summer. I'd recommend coming here around sunset when the light filters through the bridge and casts beautiful shadows on the water--truly picturesque! The pier is well-kept, safe, and feels like a little oasis for anyone looking to relax, take a walk, or snap some unique photos. It's a great spot for locals and tourists alike who want a break from the usual attractions. Highly recommend if you're looking for a scenic, calming experience in the city!

Love the walk of Bird Island Pier. The birds really are super cool, and are willing to let people…read moreget pretty close. If you turn off your music, the sound of rushing water is extremely relaxing! I'm sad they haven't fixed the walking path.

It's a nice getaway from the city to make a pleasant visit to this well kept garden. It is medium…read moresized area and we are thinking of a super huge area like the Botanical Gardens we have here in Illinois. If this location is not too far from where you are coming from, it is worth your time to visit. It is hidden behind a smaller museum and we thought we missed it based on the GPS findings. You will be pleasantly surprised to see the garden which would only take a 30 minute stroll to walk around. We didn't get finished to the end since we think it ends when the pathway ends. It was near the end of the afternoon and so we didn't finish walking it all. Again, there could have been more although we saw from the distance that it only curved to the bridge or highway. If there was more, please send me some ideas. See my pictures. If you find my review interesting or had a different perspective, hit the thumbs up button below. See my other reviews and photos by swiping left and hitting the thumbs up as well.

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.

Matthew Broderick Park is named after none other than Matthew Broderick, who filmed key scenes of…read moreFerris Bueller here before running over several Buffalonians in his car after filming. It's okay though, because he's famous. I love this place, as I love the adjacent Squaw Island Park and Bird Island Pier. A lot of people underrate this place but they shouldn't. It's a lovely spot in Buffalo and unlike any other, especially because the Pier that extends out from here, goes all the way under the PB. I was last here not too long ago, a few months maybe. I always bring out of town tourists here (if they like walking), we wander around Squaw Island, the park, this part of it, and then along the Pier. It's beautiful, the views are spectacular, I recommend it to anyone. It's pretty harrowing in winter, though. In fact, Broderick Park is that amazing park just north of the Peace Bridge. To get to it, you drive all the way to the end of Ferry, across the rusted metal drawbridge, and you're on a little green island, which is also known as Broderick Park. It's a wonderful park with spectacular views of the Peace Bridge (known as the Pizza Bridge to Canadians because it's their most direct link to amazing Pizza... i.e. Buffalo Pizza), and it gives way to Bird Island Pier, where you can flip the bird to Canada-bound trucks and passenger cars and buses, and there's really nothing they can do about it except vow to exact revenge upon their return to the country, which may not even happen given the climate of border crossings into the USA at the moment.

Took a walk down walkway toward Peace Bridge sorry still can't go past the bridge. the area was…read moretaken care of several fisherman doing their thing few people walking nice day for it

My fave shape is not a circle, nor is it a triangle. It's a Squaw…read more I've been to this place many times over the course of the last decade or so. I come here because I love hanging out in the park before, or after, walking out on Bird Island Pier which goes right under the Peace Bridge and is one of the best walks in Buffalo. There's only one way out there, though, and only one way back. The park itself is just a lovely place to spend time. Most recently I was here with an out of town friend from Toronto, and he said "I had no idea Buffalo had places like this." So I have to give it a 5-stars for all the nice experiences I've had here. This park is on the North end of the Island, and if you go to the South end, you can walk along Bird Island Pier all the way under the Peace Bridge and it's fantastic. It's a lovely park with views of both the Industrial areas of Riverside, and the leafy lush Fort Erie, Ontario across the water. It's a nice wildlife sanctuary of sorts too, even though it's got nothing on Tifft. The pier itself scores 5, the park scores 4. It could be a little cleaner, and more could be done with it, but it's still fantastic.

I spent a lot of time in Broderick park in my youth and never realized that there was a whole other…read morelarger side to the island. I discovered this following the shoreline trail on my bike. Going over the rickety bridge is quite the adventure. Lots of times in Sundays you'll see small ethnic celebrations going on. It's definitely one of the quieter parks around. The trail leads you down the shore up to Broderick. I highly recommend riding your bike over the turning bridge and to the other side and heading out the Broderick side with the draw bridge

Wow, totally low-key obsessed with this little park! It's the summer of hiking, and I've been…read moretrying to explore as many little hidden gems, parks, and hiking trails as possible. This is a state park, located in Springville just a couple of miles from where the 219 ends. Scoby Dam Park is right down Scoby Hill Road, and at the Dead End is the entrance to the park. Be sure to park to the left of the Dead End sign, as the right side is private property. This place has a very short & sweet history lesson: the Scoby Dam plant was constructed in 1925, placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1996. Right at the parking lot you can get a pretty gorgeous view of the water streaming over the dam! There are tons of rocks below so it's tough to get closer to the water from there, but further down the path there are a few fairly steep, but manageable declines where you can get a closer view of the falls. The trail you'll follow (just through the gates) is partially still an access road, but once you follow it you'll discover some really nice scenery and foliage. All the way at the end you'll find yourself underneath the bridges that are Cascade Rd and the 219. Overall, you'll get some pretty breathtaking views here, and what's awesome about this place is the fact that you don't have to trail hard to find them! I would totally recommend this place for people who are just starting to get into hiking, or like an easy stroll. Totally worth a visit if you're heading to/through Chataqua County.

We were the only ones there so parking was easy. There are only about 4-5 actual parking spaces but…read morecars can also park along the right hand side of the road. The rocks in some area in the creek are tough so water shoes or crocs are recommended. There is a ton of flat spaces though once past the rocks and it's really awesome to just play there on the edge of it with the current pushing you along to the deeper side.

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.

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.

I can't even begin to explain how gorgeous this park/trail is. Me and my friends were heading to…read moreNiagara for the weekend, and wanted to start off the day with a physical activity. I found this place after doing a little bit of research, and I was not disappointed. The trail is a bit bumpy, unpaved, and difficult to go through. I personally love good trails and hikes, so it doesn't bother me. But i'll recommend wearing good running shoes with strong grip. As you're going through the trail, take it slow and easy so you don't slip on any unstable wood or rocks. You first go down a large staircase from the area I went through, then a 15 minute path. Once we reached the water, I was in awe. The water is bright blue, clean, the trees are as green as they can get, and the breeze is beautiful. The wind was blowing, which was refreshing after a sweaty trail walk. The views were unbelievable, including falls further away. I couldn't even believe it was in the Niagara area. If you're looking for a short trail and stunning views that transport you out of the city, this is the place to visit!! I will definitely be back and try different pathways :)

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.

We had some many great dog events there. I just love the location made me feel like I was at home…read moreNew York City because of how big Lake Ontario is.

This park consists of a softball field, a couple of baseball fields, an outdated jungle gym and…read moreseesaw, a a nature trail, and a new enclosed dog park. The good: The dog park is pretty cool. There are separate sections for small dogs and large dogs so the small dogs don't get trampled. The small dog section has a little obstacle course of sorts that reminds me of dog shows. Both sections have a few sitting areas and a basket filled with an assortment of toys. There's a new baseball diamond with covered dug out. The bad: The softball field and old baseball field do not have covered dugouts. The jungle gym is very small. The ugly: I'm not sure how well kept the nature trail is, but the entrance appeared a little over grown. There's some poison ivy in the large dog enclosure so be careful.

Beautiful location to view wildlife and hike…read more Plenty of pull off spots alongside the road, but also parking within wildlife park. Well maintained!

The Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center is a cool little spot. The staff are super…read morenice. Inside the center you can hear wildlife sounds and learn what to look for. The standout for me was this amazing topographic map where you move the sand and it updates the contour lines live. I wish I had that when learning maps. They also run a bunch of events... I've done a luminary walk and an owl prowl, plus there are eagle nest outings and birding stuff. The gift shop is small but nice. Overall, if you're looking for a good nature outing, this(and the other sites they manage are great. Swallow Hollow is my favorite trail, but the whole area is awesome.