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2022 Shelter and Building Reservations

Shelters within the parks will become available to rent in 2022 starting on February 15, 2022.

Buildings within the parks will become available to rent in 2022 starting on February 15…

Updated: 02/14/2022 - 10:04 am

The Erie County Parks Department is pleased to announce that the Bark Park has officially opened at Como Lake Park. The park is located near the Bowen Road entrance. Fall hours will be from 7:…

Updated: 10/04/2021 - 8:13 am

Times Beach Nature Preserve Closed

On October 31, 2019, we experienced a Lake Erie seiche event spurring a seven-foot increase in water levels along the Buffalo Metro shoreline. Times beach Nature Preserve was specifically impacted…

Updated: 08/23/2021 - 9:57 am

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Bennett Beach: closed

Elma Meadows Golf Course: closed - Carts Not Permitted

Grover Cleveland Golf Course: closed - Carts Not Permitted

Elma Meadows & Grover Cleveland closed for the remainder of today 9/26/22

Updated: Monday, September 26, 2022 - 12:41 pm

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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.