This park - adjacent to the Clarence Library - has a mix of old fashioned playground equipment…read moreincluding a merry-go-round, some old time fun bounce heavy duty spring ride-ons for the preschoolers, gliders built for four adults, plus some updated plastic slides with athletic challenges like balance discs and small faux rock climbing walls with soft landing material. The park is spacious, with a ball diamond nearby and an area with sheltered picnic tables. There is plenty of green space, yet the area is accessible. It's fun to go to the library before or after so the little ones can get their energy out!

This park has baseball diamonds, tennis and volleyball courts, shelters, and a great playground for…read moreyounger and a bit older kids as well. My 2 year old daughter loves the playground here, as does my 7 year old nephew. They have gliders, slides, swings, and an old fashioned merry-go-round (the non-electrical type). The have plenty of trees perfect for spreading a blanket under as well. The library is walking distance, and they have nice trails not too far away. We love it here!

This huge park is easily accessible from the UB or Ellicott Creek trail bike paths. Lots of wide…read moreopen green spaces. No road noise. Just the wind and water. In addition to the bike and walking paths that pass through this park, it gets used for winter sports like snowshoeing and cross country skiing. There's tennis courts, too. No playgrounds that I can tell, but that makes it an ideal place to observe wildlife or have a quiet picnic. I've been in the area so many times without realizing this was here. Lots of benches, some with shade, some without. There's a pond for fishing. Just a lovely jewel in the suburbs near the university. Makes me wish I could have a do-over because my college experience would probably be a lot nicer in a place like this.

Although this park is mostly known for its bike trails, I had an enjoyable time walking on the path…read morewith a friend a few days ago. A nice wooden bridge, Ellicott creek, a ton of planted trees , the American flag, and several wooden benches fill up this park, which reaches from North Forest to the UB campus. The best part of this walk, though, was when it started raining and we were heading back....... amazingly, a mama and baby deer came really close to the trail, eating grass and looking up at us every once in a while. That made for a great photo opportunity! I'll be back to take a ride on my bike sometime.... P.S. be cautious of your GPS , the address lead me to the golf course, not the park. The parking lot is on North Forest Ave just a bit past Maple .

Clean, small community park, located in heart of Amherst, behind the Amherst police station…read more Recently visited for a fire fly hike that was guided, by the NYS Parks Department; Catol Rodgers. Interesting facts learned on fireflies: they like leafy dark areas, eat slugs, and snails and really lite up the park. Paved trail, not very long, perfect for quick walk or hike to explore the many trees. Family, everyone friendly.

Went to this park with my son and his two children under eight years of age (7 & 5). It was the…read moreperfect length to get through without hearing the children complain that they were tired of walking. This is such a beautiful park to enjoy a nice walk, jog, a bike ride or to go fishing (no spots to play sports of any kind here). There are a couple small grassy areas you can sit with a blanket and have a small picnic, eat lunch or bring your own lawn chair and enjoy a book. Plenty of benches to sit down, relax and enjoy the view of the water. In addition, the trees provide lots of shaded areas to appreciate as you walk through the paved trail on a hot summer day. Lastly, there are a lot of droppings from the geese (the children were stressing about avoiding it). I didn't see a playground during my walk but there is a very nice playground available for the children in front of the library that is located adjacent to the park entrance - you'll see it. I used my GPS to get here and parked at the courthouse parking lot, there was a path to where the trail starts - in my photos. Bring bug spray and sunblock in the summer and enjoy a stroll after a good meal. Rated this park four stars because I would probably only come back to take a walk if I'm already in the area but there's nothing here you absolutely have to see if you were visiting Buffalo. However, the park is beautiful and serene. If there was more to do or picnic tables for families to sit and eat, I would give it five stars.

At first I was lost because the sign wasn't clear and map wouldn't load due to lack of cell…read moreservice. Once parked, pretty easy to get down to the waterfall even the trails were covered in snow. Regular hiking boots will be sufficient. Do have to watch out for ice when you get close. Very beautiful scenery and peaceful once you reach to the waterfall

What a great park and nice walk. I can see why it's a popular park. We enjoyed it and would be back.read more

After leaving the coffee shop, I stopped here and spent a few hours working from the van and at a…read morepicnic table. This is a large park and there is a lot going on here. A lighted baseball field, lighted tennis courts, basketball courts, volleyball, horseshoe pits, playground and lots of spots to picnic. Three separate pavilions are available to be reserved. Lots of beautiful landscaping and trees. Lots of shade. It's a beautiful park. [Review 1398 of 2024 - 402 in New York - 22421 overall]

Small park tucked away in Clarence at Harris Hill and Wherle. Park has lots of swings and…read moreplayground items available with a baseball diamond.

Oh what an amazing experience! We came to Buffalo for a music festival. Two of our favorite bands…read morewere playing on Sunday (Lord Huron & The Head and the Heart). This was actually my first real music festival and it wasnt really what I expected. We were able to secure really close spots for The Head and the Heart and even closer spots for the Headliner, Lord Huron. There were a ton of port o potties so there was never a wait despite the crowds. We were able to get out with no wait afterwards too. It was really well run. We had so much fun and I would definitely do it again.

Great spot for family pictures! They turned out amazing and so dreamy. There's so many good…read morelocations here to choose from.

Bassett Park is a nice little park in Amherst. There is a covered stage area where concerts and…read moreother entertainment takes place. There is plenty of green area to explore. They have a paved parking lot and restrooms with flush toilets. Unfortunately the restrooms are nowhere near the parking lot so if you have an urgent need, be prepared for a hike. Ok so I can't write this review without mentioning the white elephant (actually a blue elephant) structure way out in the middle of the field. It's a big blue thing made of crisscrossing wood that some artist was allowed to put up. I just hope that none of my tax money was used to build it or used to maintain it. From the two roads that are adjacent to the park, I personally think it looks like a big blue port-a-potty so if you have to go, don't rush to get out to it. You will have to see it for your self to decided.

4/8/21. Another lovely day in WNY - quite hot, high of 84 degrees - record breaking temperature!…read more Another visit to a park ....Bassett Park in Williamsville! Small park with a couple of ponds, large grassy area, few paved walking trails, bathroom facilities. Bandstand / amphitheater - waiting for summer concert series to make it come alive! New parking lot - glad they finally paved a black top one. A muddy mess on a rainy day when you had to park your car on the grass - no more! A few benches to sit and enjoy the evening breeze and catch up with a dear, long time, friend tonight. We walked our dogs along the paved pathways. Several folks enjoying the warm evening outdoors sitting on folding chairs or blankets. Kids playing catch. Playground area on one side. A decent, clean, neighborhood park.

We come here for 7/4th every year & we never have an issue with the environment. Everyone comes for…read morea good time. Park is well maintained. The kids love the splash pad, playground, and volley ball area with sand!!

I have really come to love this park . My family often book shelters here for family gatherings …read more The park is spacious , and each shelter is a good distance from the others so it never feels crowded. The park has a basketball court as well as a tennis court . You will usually see a few people fishing in the pond (you will also see many geese-this is their hangout). The playground area is loved by my grandchildren and the splash pad is really cute and has kept the kids cool on many days during this hot summer. This is a clean, well maintained park . If I had a preference, I would prefer a few more shaded/tree covered areas in the park , but if you love the sun and don't need any more shade than what the individual shelters provide-this is a great place .