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    SGT Billy Wilson park

    4.5 (24 reviews)

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    Linda M.

    Great little park that runs along Hopkins Rd in Amherst. Went there today to stretch my legs and get 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!

    Brendie W.

    What a wonderful park. Great walking area and super fun playground for kids to enjoy. This park is surrounded by woods which make for nice shade. Its a lot of grass for picnics or playing soccer.

    Colleen O.

    What a cool park, not too far from my work either. Nice bridged trails over a swamp area (we got to see some small turtles, too cute!) Lots of people were outside exercising and kids were on the playground (which I hear has a zipline, wow! ) Next time I hope to discover more of this place .

    New play structure
    Shauna M.

    This is a park more for a "leisure walk" than a "nature hike" but I still think its super pretty. There is the swamp area with a wooden boardwalk, a second concrete trail that loops around the more open part of the part, a soccer field, covered picnic tables, plenty of parking, and even public restrooms! Hard to ask for anything more from a park. The boardwalk somehow manages to make you feel like you are in a remote jungle even with the busy street right next to you. I think I actually like the street because as a former desert dweller the forest still kinda freaks me out (I get nervous when I cant see the horizon). There is also a great little hill for sledding. This past winter it seemed like the place to be after a couple inches of snow!

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    Kevin M.

    This is hands down the best park for all ages! This gem of a park is located in a quite setting surrounded by woods. Far enough from the street to keep kids safe but not a long walk from the parking lot. It appears as if no expense was spared in crafting a park that has something for everyone. From music making objects for toddlers, to sit down zip line for older kids, this park has few equals.... At least from my experience. There are many structures to enjoy.

    Fox E.

    Billy Wilson was the member of the Beach Boys that nobody knew about. Unlike Brian Wilson, he did not lie in his bed just like the Barenaked Ladies did. This is a beautiful park that I just discovered this morning, in the middle of posh posh posh posh East Amherst. I was surprised it wasn't on Yelp under either of its monikers. It's called Margaret Louise Park according to all the maps, but the sign says Billy Wilson Park. He was a fallen soldier from this area. I think they've just changed it over. Here is the full story about the name change: http://www.buffalonews.com/city-region/amherst/fuss-over-renaming-amherst-park-ends-by-honoring-memory-of-afghan-war-hero-20140226 Regardless of the name, it's a beautiful unspoiled space that almost nobody seems to be using (the parking lot is usually empty or close to it), and it has nature trails, ducks, wildlife, some cool stuff for people to walk on and kids to climb on (not sure if allowed, but it looks fun), so if you live in this area, totally check this park out.

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    Ms A.

    Took my little man the other day to get some fresh air and he enjoyed it. I didn't have him play on the playground because I wanted to stay in line with the social distancing. So explored the trail and I went near the grass and blew bubbles for him to catch. Nice park, plenty of parking and clean.

    Must try the ziplines!
    Annie C.

    This place is like mini nature gem - I can't believe I didn't know this park existed (until a fellow school parent told me). It's amaaaazing!!! The highlight has got to be the zip-lines, my kids had a crazy good time waiting in line over and over again for a chance to zip back and forth - how many playgrounds do you know has something this cool??? This park is huge, clean, and the playground area has a fantastic play area with tons of amazing things kids who love to climb, run, jump -insert other verbs of energetic kiddos- can have a great time using. There's these two really neat equipment with rollers (I have no idea what they are or called) that I've never seen at other playgrounds as well. One is a slide and the other one you can run continuously on (like a stationary treadmill) or slide across from one end to another. There's two picnic gazebos with shade, a restroom, a jogging/bike track, plenty of benches, a mini hill (perfect for sledding in winter I imagine) oh and a biking/hiking trail! I didn't get to explore the trails yet but that is saved for another fun day here very soon!!

    Vicky B.

    What a great park for a smooth walk. This park has a nice level walkway, part of it is wooded boardwalk throughout the woods, and the rest is a paved bike path between the woods and the road. Other than the fall leaves, the path was well maintained and very clean. Would be good for a bike ride too, even though you will need to walk your bike while on the boardwalk. There are also a few educational signs about different plant species, but not many. Great for a short easy walk to view the fall foliage but didn't see too many animals while we were there.

    Billy Wilson Park has had some serious upgrades this summer!
    Jessica N.

    This playground is a beautiful testament to what happens when a community gets together to do something good. The previous play structures were very outdated and rarely used. Now there is a beautiful play area with modern and accessible play for all. For my family, this playground appeals more to my toddler and 4 year old than my older two, which is the opposite of a previous review. However, the slides are short or slow, the structures are much shorter than, say, the local elementary school, and the spinning merry-go-round is actually fairly slow. The climbing structures are perfect for ages 4-7. And the zip line, Lord that zip line, is great for everyone. That is not to say there aren't older children here- it's more that they are using the playground as an American Ninja Warrior training ground, while the smaller kids are tending to use it as intended. Both groups seem to enjoy themselves. Cons- as mentioned, there are no swings, which seems like an odd thing to leave out, since there are accessible swings. And I hate to be "that mom" but the area where the zip lines are are very open, and very close to all of the rest of the playground. It is very easy for a younger child to wander into that space, and be hit by either the moving chair or a 9 year old with nothing to lose. The zip lines are both my favorite and least favorite thing about this playground depending on which child I am with. This playground is currently very, very popular and is crowded in the morning, and in the 4-5 o'clock hour.

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    Heather K.

    Billy Wilson Park previously known as Margaret Louise Park has made some improvements over the last few years. They constructed a brand new playground area that is suitable for all children. You can see that there is a lot more interest in going to the park. It is clearly evident because they are currently making the parking lot bigger. There is a nice walking trail that leads to Klein Rd. When overlooking the bridge, you will see fish and snapping turtles. If you wait long enough large turtles will appear. There is a bike trail leading through the park and on the road. Soccer nets are also set up so it is not uncommon to see teams practicing.

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    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.

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    4.5(36 reviews)
    12.2 mi

    As summer 2026 is just ahead of us and I'm looking forward to going. But before they started the…read morenew renovations I would take my grand dogs and my dog there and play in the water. It's a beautiful location. Nice and private dogs. Love it. And I would go by myself and spend the whole entire day there. Relaxing. I have nothing bad to say about the place the way it was. Like I said, I'm looking forward to coming there very very soon and I will post what I think

    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.

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    4.6(11 reviews)
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    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 .

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