Great little park that runs along Hopkins Rd in Amherst. Went there today to stretch my legs and…read moreget from fresh air, a break from being cooped up in the house during the pandemic. The playground is currently closed but always quite busy in the summer. They have some great features including a small zip line that I know have been mentioned many times before. My favorite is the boardwalk going through the swampy woods. Nice place to be during the summer heat as well as for observing the change of seasons. You never know what creatures you'll see. I love watching the large turtles! Check it out!

Love to bring the grandkids here. And I love that it's an "accessible" park. Childten who are…read moredifferently abled need playgrounds too!

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 .

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.

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.

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.

First impression? It is an open space with a playground on the left and a decent size pavilion…read morestraight ahead. There is nothing in between. But in reality, this place has its own charm and is very practical. This is where the Village's various events take place. The playground is relatively new, safe, and visually appealing. There are two pavilions which are available to rent. One is small, next to the playground. The other is a tall and attractive structure. Recently, during my walk, I saw preparations for a wedding reception (or something like that). It was simple, yet a very lovely and festive setting. Yes, it's a great spot for a walk, too. You can sit on one of the benches--or even have a swing on the old, rusty one. There are actually two swing benches, but one makes horrible squeaks. It's unusable. Maybe someday the park will get some update. Why not?! So, for now, let's enjoy what we have.

The Williamsville/ Amherst area has an endless supply of small parks. This one is actually in the…read moremiddle of town off Main St across from Glen Falls Park. Its behind the town hall and library and is often (in non-covid times) used for many town events including OldHome Days and the annual Strawberry Festival. As the name indicated is actually is a small island with Ellicott Creek running around it. Access to the park is by a small bridge. On my recent visit the park was full of smaller children enjoying the playground area and the large open grassy areas. There used to be a wading pool there but it was removed last year (2019), not sure why. There are always kids fishing at various spots around the island but mostly near the bridge. Scattered through the park are nice benches, including swinging benches, and picnic tables. Funny, looks like it was set up for social distancing even before it became necessary. Small but worth checking out. Not a park for hiking but nice to just relax.

Came here for a bike ride today and enjoyed it. The blacktop was in good condition, the…read moresurroundings were interesting, and the trail is about 5 miles each way. We went about 4 miles before turning around. Although the trail had many people enjoying it today, everyone was following trail etiquette. Highly recommend checking out this bike path!

A paved trail for biking and walking along Ellicott creek. There's a big parking area on North…read moreForest where you can start and ride through UB and Ellicott creek county park and then decide on two different directions along Tonawanda creek

I came here in our recent warm spell. Later in the day than I used to come. It was a lovely walk…read more No deer were visible anymore, probably too late for them. The parking lot is large and easy, even with the new apartments they put up about a year ago. They have kept the path well maintained and groomed. I still liked the park before they paved the path, but it's a nice walk. Update 111 2021

This park is wonderful for bird watching & has both wide smooth stone paths and wooded hiking…read morepaths. It's well maintained and if you're up for a hike you can walk along the path upstream and emerge at Glenn Park - short walk on paved trails along the falls to Main Street in williamsville- then you can eat at a delicious meal at a place like the Glenn Park Tavern (my next review) :)

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

With no reviews on Yelp or google I didn't know what to expect at this park. When we arrived my…read morekids were thrilled to find a new playground they haven't been to with lots of fun things to do. There's a good size playground with the following: - a separate high swirl slide - two climbing equipments - a tire swing - a set of swings to the side - a picnic area - a softball field - an area to play 4-square (never heard of this game but a family explained it to me and it looks like fun. You do need to bring a rubber playground ball - google shows Walmart sells one by Franklin sports for less than $5-) The park is very clean, and it turns it's because one of the neighborhood family keeps it that way. We saw a man walking around with a bag and trash picker collecting whatever litter he spotted - what an amazing guy! There's no public restroom in sight or porta potty. However, there is a playground supervision office that opens from 12-6pm from 6/27-8/12 so it might have a restroom. Maybe?