The amount of stars this review receives depends entirely on when you go. If you're one of those…read morepeople that goes out on the middle of a summer Saturday, your experience is probably getting docked a star, as the crowds make it hard to avoid the goose poop as you try not to run into other pedestrians. If you're me, and you're doing this at six am on a chilly Tuesday, it'll probably just be you and the fuzzy figure you can't make out in the near dark who is equally suspicious of you as you follow them down the trail. Okay, maybe that was just me, and thankfully with the forks in the paths to get closer to the river, I shook this mystery figure. The paint dividing the path is still vibrant, clearly marking where bicyclists should drive, like a split roadway. The pedestrians only get one lane to share, regardless of direction. That's always minorly irked me, but it's nothing a brief sidestep can't fix. I did the stretch from Tops to the Grand Island Bridge, which for any walking enthusiast, is enough to get your blood pumping. For the less enthused, there are many benches along the way. You could also perch yourself on the riverside and enjoy the beautiful view up close to watch the boats and ducks float by. Or, if you really want to do this right, nab a seat on the swing at the playground, provided there's no young'uns calling dibs first. If you're in it for the long haul, you can relieve yourself in one of the bathrooms stationed along the way. The toilet paper is way too sheer, but the sink actually has water that stays on (unlike other offenders with those wretched push for a ten second rush of water faucets that I've seen elsewhere) and the hand dryer actually does a good job of drying your hands. (Yes, I've also faced hand dryers that hardly dry, so this is worth the mention.) The path goes past the bridge, but even I have my limits. So I just circled back and enjoyed the multitude of dogs headed my way, because if you come out here, you'll see plenty. Time your walk right, and you'll get the five star experience. Or don't be me, and be a people person and keep that extra star on your summer Saturday stroll. Just don't forget the ice cream.

BPO summer concert. Niawanda park bandshell. Can you find a more perfect spot than next to the…read moreriver with a refreshing breeze while you listen to beautiful music on a gorgeous summer day? Will definitely see what other concerts are offered here. Great location with many restaurants nearby and a restroom in the park. Bring a chair and find a place to relax!

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.

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.

We stopped heee while on a road trip to use the bathrooms. Several cars were parked nearby with…read morepeople sitting in the cars. We were unsure if we were in a safe area.

A great place for a family gathering! We were in shelter #3 on a hot Sunday afternoon, but with the…read morebreeze and shade, it felt nice. It was also nice to have trees and a variety of playground equipment, plus a volleyball net and sand available. Really a perfect place for a reunion or party.

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.

Very pretty area! We may have missed it, but it looked a lot smaller than we initially thought but…read moreagain we may have missed a section. There are not that many Japanese maple trees or maybe we were just too late in May. We went May 16 to see the full bloom, however, there were still some trees in bloom and it was very pretty and it smelled good. The area is well kept where the garden is but when you venture off into one side, it's a dark tunnel with spray paint all over. People were still running through it so I'm assuming it's a safe area. it's across the street from an art museum and the Japanese garden is a part of another history museum. Overall, I would say go because it is a pretty area with free parking, just missing a star because I thought it was going to be much larger with more history.

Best off leash park. Friendly humans and dogs! The big boys & girls are well behaved, and enjoy a…read moreswim on a warm day!

I wish I knew how nice this park was before our senior dog's mobility became too limited. It's…read moremagical, between crossing the big wooden bridge over the creek to the happy dogs frolicking through the green shady island. There's even swings and a playground for the two legged puppers. I came to add some books to the free little library. I was amazed at how clean and well kept the grounds were. Visitors really stay on top of their dogs. I didn't see a single pile. Or maybe all the dogs just become like those kids who get too caught up in playing to take a bio break.

The city maintains a very clean park. The grass is kept up. The park is free of litter…read more There are two outdoor swimming pools on site.

It's a nice big park, with little playgrounds scattered around,…read moreLots of pavilions for special gatherings, A Tennis court And other amenities that we would need to have fun . The only problem with the pavilion we had today was there was no electricity inside. There was a big grill to use, which was very nice, but unfortunately, no electrical sockets. It's a nice atmosphere here, there are restrooms around, actual restrooms, not a Johnny on the spot. It was nice here, cozy, and spacious.

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 .

Fisherman Park is a small park between River Street and the Niagara River. There's less parking…read morethan Gratwick Waterfront Park. The play structure is smaller, but there's a lot of swing sets. There's also a covered pavilion and water access. There's also a nearby veteran memorial. I wouldn't make a special trip for this park, but if you're in North Tonawanda, it's worth a visit, especially if you have kids who like to swing.

Right on the water in North Tonawanda is this small park with a large parking lot. There is a nice…read morewalkway by the water that is well fences so you won't fall in. You can see quite a distance up and down the river. There is a playground for the kids and a nice large covered area with picnic tables and a few grilles. There is a second covered area with more tables and grills with a small parking area near it. That one is near an area with access to the water. A nice local neighborhood park with actual fishermen this morning. 1778

If they ever bulldoze this soccer field, I'll be like, "omg! They killed Kenney!" But hopefully…read morethat totally never happens. Because I'm a big fan, in fact this is where I played some of the biggest soccer games of my amateur grown-up life once I moved to Buffalo. Under the floodlights late in the evening, playing for the Eagles, we had some great moments here. Through balls, defensive blocks, epic crosses, and a very famous last minute goal by JG (hey if you're reading, that was an awesome strike!), and those memories will last forever. I actually felt like an American on those nights. Like I'd never been born and raised in a pessimistic negative rough and harsh society like I was. As if I'd been one of the dreamers, the Hollywood kids, the baseball kids, the cotton candy Kool Aid kids, and yes I must have been drinking the Kool Aid before writing this. Suffice to say, I always loved this field, and I always will.

I imagine most people come here for one of two reasons. The memorial. Or the soccer…read more This is a field. Hence the name. In the heart of the town the traffic does flow by here. It has various bleacher seats set up for what are presumably soccer games, based on the goals. There are picnic tables under a covered area. Nice for a hot sunny day. Small playground area. Then there's a large veterans memorial here which is beautiful. All names inscribed by military branch. Many trees and benches in honor of the fallen. Large easy parking lot. 1125

I mean I don't really see much of any "botanical" gardens around here... maybe we can make a real…read morecommunity day (besides Pokémon Community day) and plant some nice flowers! I come here occasionally to play Pokémon. There's a few stops here, a couple gyms, and a gazebo. There's a huge parking lot, and people let their boats, canoes, and kayaks out here to cruise around or to go fishing.

Lil' NT Park is a delightful nook in Lil' NT. The views are spectacular. You can even see…read moreMcDonald's from across the canal. What an amazing spot to fish! We caught small mouth bass, perch, sunfish, and minnows. So cool! We even had a surprise with one of the fish. . Highly recommend for family, friends, and geese lovers. The goose population was plentiful. Sunsets galore. If you like to kayak, you'll be happy to know there is a Roller Launch. I would love to see a Yelp Event hosted here.