| Parks, Recreation & Forestry

Bennett Beach - Swimming: closed

Elma Meadows Golf Course: open - Carts Permitted

Grover Cleveland Golf Course: open - Carts Permitted

Updated: Thursday, June 12, 2025 - 5:22 am

Reservations

Make a shelter reservation at our parks. Building & shelter reservations for 2025 will begin on 1/8/2025.

Winter Sports & Activities

Learn about the winter activities available at each park

Events

Join us at an upcoming event! Some events require advance registration.

Troy Schinzel Commissioner of Parks, Recreation & Forestry

The Erie County Parks System has traditionally been positioned to fill a niche in the regional parks and recreation framework. Specifically, the County Park System has emphasized the provision of recreation activities and facilities in natural environment areas as an alternative to localized park settings.

To provide residents with opportunities to enjoy recreational pursuits in natural settings on a year-round basis;
To protect regionally important areas of scenic, environmental and cultural heritage significance;
To contribute to the economic vitality of the County; and,
To promote public awareness of the resources available within the park system.

Upcoming Events

Jun
13

Pints in the Park at Ellicott Creek Park
Ellicott Creek

Jun
14

NFTA Parks Adventure Bus!
Como Lake

Jun
18

Senior Hiking Club ~Urban Trek! Seneca Bluffs to Higgins Park ~
Seneca Bluffs Natural Habitat Park

Jun
21

NFTA Parks Adventure Bus to Chestnut Ridge Park (including Eternal Flame)
Chestnut Ridge

Jun
25

Family Fishing Program ~ Sprague Brook Park ~
Sprague Brook

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New Reservation System Launching November 12th!

On the afternoon of November 12, 2024, our new park shelter, building and campsite reservation system will launch. The new interface will include the following upgrades:

Interactive park maps…

Updated: 11/13/2024 - 8:55 am

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