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Image	Kids and Families Family Fishing Program ~ Sprague Brook Park ~ Wednesday, June 25, 2025 6:00 - 7:30pm Location: Sprague Brook - Meeting Location: Sprague Brook Park Memorial Pond Come Join a Park Ranger and learn how to fish! This fishing program that will teach young park users and their parents/guardians the basics of fishing! Learn how to cast, bait a hook, set the hook, safe handling, and fish identification! Don’t have fishing gear? The Rangers will have rods and reels available for kids to use, as well as bait (worms and corn). This program has received an exemption from the NYSDEC, and all kids and parents/guardians registered for the program will qualify for free fishing (no fishing license required) for the duration of the program. Parents / Guardians do not need to register. Spots are limited - Meeting Location: Sprague Brook Park Memorial Pond - Duration: 1.5 hrs - Elevation: Flat - Surface Description: May be muddy near water - Equipment Needed: We strongly encourage everyone to bring their own fishing rods and reels. Park Rangers have approximately 15 rods and reels that may be used for those who do not have their own gear. - Equipment Other: Please refrain from bringing dogs; this program is stroller and wheelchair accessible Register for Family Fishing Program ~ Sprague Brook Park ~
Image , Image	Invasive Species Pull at Red Jacket Natural Habitat Park Saturday, June 28, 2025 10:00am - 12:00pm Location: Red Jacket Natural Habitat Park - Foot of Smith Street In partnership with the Friends of the Riverline we are hosting an invasive species pull to help native plant species establish in this restoration site. Register for Invasive Species Pull at Red Jacket Natural Habitat Park
Image	Special Event Pints in the Park at Como Lake Park Saturday, June 28, 2025 3:00 - 9:00pm Location: Como Lake - Gazebo Erie County Parks is once again teaming up with Resurgence Brewing Company to offer Pints in the Park! This event will feature live music, a merch tent, WingNutz food truck, children's activities with Explore and More, City of Buffalo Animal Shelter truck (and pups!), and yard games. Fun for the whole family! Bring a lawn chair and some friends! Events at Como Lake Park will be based at the Gazebo.
Image	Guided Hike Eternal Flame Trail Hike ~ Chestnut Ridge Park ~ Wednesday, July 9, 2025 6:00 - 7:30pm Location: Chestnut Ridge - Meeting Location: Eternal Flame Parking area off of Route 277 Come Join a Park Ranger and hike the world-renowned Eternal Flame Trail at Chestnut Ridge Park. This will be a fun-filled educational hike that will take you to the natural phenomenon known as the Eternal Flame! Learn about hemlock forests, local wildlife and more! - Meeting Location: Eternal Flame Parking area off of Route 277 - Duration: 1 – 1.5 hrs - Elevation: Approximately 200 feet of elevation change; steep in areas - Distance: 1.12 miles - Surface Description: Mud/dirt/roots/water; this trail is very wooded and a portion of the hike will be within the creek - Equipment Needed: Sturdy waterproof shoes (or shoes you won’t mind getting wet) & drinking water - Optional – Hiking poles - Equipment Other: This event and area is dog friendly (on a leash); this hike is not stroller or wheelchair accessible Register for Eternal Flame Trail Hike ~ Chestnut Ridge Park ~
Image	Special Event 2025 Erie County Amateur Golf Championship Saturday, July 12, 2025 6:30am - 6:00pm Location: Grover Cleveland Golf Course Register today for the 2025 Erie County Amateur Golf Championship! Registration Opens on April 1st! https://www.golfgenius.com/pages/5269282 Register for 2025 Erie County Amateur Golf Championship
Image	Special Event NFTA Parks Adventure Bus to Emery Park! Saturday, July 12, 2025 8:30am - 6:00pm Location: Emery Park - Shelter 2 is reserved for seating, shade and restroom use Erie County Parks is once again partnering with NFTA to offer the FREE Parks Adventure Bus! The bus will take patrons from the main station downtown to Erie County, DEC and NYS Parks throughout the summer. There will be Disc Golf Demonstrations by Buffalo Niagara Disc Golf at 11am and 12pm! Schedule and Information More information on Emery Park including a park map
Image	Special Event NFTA Parks Adventure Bus to Akron Falls Park! Saturday, July 19, 2025 8:30am - 6:00pm Location: Akron Falls - Shelter 6 is reserved for seating, shade and restroom use. Erie County Parks is once again partnering with NFTA to offer the FREE Parks Adventure Bus! Schedule and Information More information about Akron Falls Park
Image	Special Event Pints In The Park at Ellicott Creek Park Saturday, July 19, 2025 3:00 - 9:00pm Location: Ellicott Creek - Shelter 6 Erie County Parks is once again teaming up with Resurgence Brewing Company to offer Pints in the Park! This event will feature live music, a merch tent, Chiavetta's BBQ chicken on site, children's activities and yard games. SE2 Silent Disco will be on site renting headsets for a fun (quiet!) dance party! Tickets available at bit.ly/silentdisco71925 Fun for the whole family! Bring a lawn chair and some friends! Events at Ellicott Creek Park will be based at Shelter 6, next to the Casino.
Image	Kids and Families Family Fishing Program ~ Chestnut Ridge Park ~ Wednesday, July 23, 2025 6:00 - 7:30pm Location: Chestnut Ridge - Meeting Location: Chestnut Ridge Park Reservoir Fishing Pier Parking Lot Come Join a Park Ranger and learn how to fish! This fishing program that will teach young park users and their parents/guardians the basics of fishing! Learn how to cast, bait a hook, set the hook, safe handling, and fish identification! Don’t have fishing gear? The Rangers will have rods and reels available for kids to use, as well as bait (worms and corn). This program has received an exemption from the NYSDEC, and all kids and parents/guardians registered for the program will qualify for free fishing (no fishing license required) for the duration of the program. Parents / Guardians do not need to register. Spots are limited Meeting Location: Chestnut Ridge Park Reservoir Fishing Pier Parking Lot - Duration: 1.5 hrs - Elevation: Flat - Surface Description: May be muddy near water - Equipment Needed: We strongly encourage everyone to bring their own fishing rods and reels. Park Rangers have approximately 15 rods and reels that may be used for those who do not have their own gear. - Equipment Other: Please refrain from bringing dogs; this program is stroller and wheelchair accessible Register for Family Fishing Program ~ Chestnut Ridge Park ~
Image	Special Event Pints in the Park at Chestnut Ridge Park Saturday, July 26, 2025 3:00 - 9:00pm Location: Chestnut Ridge - Top of Sled Hill Join Resurgence Brewing Company for another great year of Pints in the Park! This event will feature live music, a merch tent, WingNutz food truck, children's activities, City of Buffalo Animal Shelter truck (and pups!), and yard games. Fun for the whole family! Bring a lawn chair and some friends! Chestnut Ridge Park events will take place at the top of the sled hill behind the toboggan chutes.
Image	Special Event NFTA Parks Adventure Bus to Como Lake Park! Saturday, August 2, 2025 8:30am - 6:00pm Location: Como Lake - Shelter 23 is reserved for seating, shade and restroom use. Erie County Parks is once again partnering with NFTA to offer the FREE Parks Adventure Bus! The bus will take patrons from the main station downtown to Erie County, DEC and NYS Parks throughout the summer. Full schedule and information More information on Como Lake Park including a park map
Image	Guided Hike Eternal Flame Trail Hike ~ Chestnut Ridge Park ~ Wednesday, August 6, 2025 6:00 - 7:30pm Location: Chestnut Ridge - Meeting Location: Eternal Flame Parking area off of Route 277 Come Join a Park Ranger and hike the world-renowned Eternal Flame Trail at Chestnut Ridge Park. This will be a fun-filled educational hike that will take you to the natural phenomenon known as the Eternal Flame! Learn about hemlock forests, local wildlife and more! - Meeting Location: Eternal Flame Parking area off of Route 277 - Duration: 1 – 1.5 hrs - Elevation: Approximately 200 feet of elevation change; steep in areas - Distance: 1.12 miles - Surface Description: Mud/dirt/roots/water; this trail is very wooded and a portion of the hike will be within the creek - Equipment Needed: Sturdy waterproof shoes (or shoes you won’t mind getting wet) & drinking water - Optional – Hiking poles - Equipment Other: This event and area is dog friendly (on a leash); this hike is not stroller or wheelchair accessible Register for Eternal Flame Trail Hike ~ Chestnut Ridge Park ~
Image	Older Adult Program Senior Hiking Club ~18 Mile Creek Conservation Park ~ Wednesday, August 20, 2025 9:30 - 11:30am Location: Eighteen Mile Creek - Meeting Location : Parking Lot Join us as we partner with Erie County Senior Services for their Senior Hiking Club. The Hiking Club is a wonderful opportunity for seniors to stay active and enjoy the beauty of nature in the company of like-minded individuals. 4 miles (total out and back) and about 100ft elevation gain Moderate Impact / Low Accessibility *No restrooms available Register for Senior Hiking Club ~18 Mile Creek Conservation Park ~
Image	Kids and Families Family Fishing Program ~Ellicott Creek Park ~ Wednesday, August 20, 2025 6:00 - 7:30pm Location: Ellicott Creek - Meeting Location: Ellicott Creek Park Fisherman’s Access Parking Lo Come Join a Park Ranger and learn how to fish! This fishing program that will teach young park users and their parents/guardians the basics of fishing! Learn how to cast, bait a hook, set the hook, safe handling, and fish identification! Don’t have fishing gear? The Rangers will have rods and reels available for kids to use, as well as bait (worms and corn). This program has received an exemption from the NYSDEC, and all kids and parents/guardians registered for the program will qualify for free fishing (no fishing license required) for the duration of the program. Parents / Guardians do not need to register. Spots are limited - Meeting Location: Ellicott Creek Park Fisherman’s Access Parking Lot (43.024902, -78.832357) https://www.google.com/maps/search/(43.024902,+-78.832357)?sa=X&ved=1t:… - Duration: 1.5 hrs - Elevation: Flat - Surface Description: May be muddy near water - Equipment Needed: We strongly encourage everyone to bring their own fishing rods and reels. Park Rangers have approximately 15 rods and reels that may be used for those who do not have their own gear. - Equipment Other: Please refrain from bringing dogs; this program is stroller and wheelchair accessible Register for Family Fishing Program ~Ellicott Creek Park ~
Image	Special Event Pints In The Park at Como Lake Park Friday, August 22, 2025 4:00 - 8:00pm Location: Como Lake - Gazebo Join Erie County Parks and Resurgence Brewing Co at Como Lake Park for Pints in the Park! This event will feature live music, a merch tent, Chiavetta's BBQ chicken on site, children's activities, AKG Art Truck, City of Buffalo Animal Shelter truck (and pups!), and yard games. Fun for the whole family! Bring a lawn chair and some friends!
Image	Older Adult Program Senior Hiking Club ~Franklin Gulf Conservation Park ~ Wednesday, September 10, 2025 9:30am - 12:30pm Location: Franklin Gulf - Meeting Location : Larkin Rd. Parking Lot Join us as we partner with Erie County Senior Services for their Senior Hiking Club. The Hiking Club is a wonderful opportunity for seniors to stay active and enjoy the beauty of nature in the company of like-minded individuals. 2mi Length and 275ft Elevation gain No restrooms available *High Impact / Strenuous Hike / Not Accessible Register for Senior Hiking Club ~Franklin Gulf Conservation Park ~
Image	Guided Hike Eternal Flame Trail Hike ~ Chestnut Ridge Park ~ Wednesday, September 10, 2025 6:00 - 7:30pm Location: Chestnut Ridge - Meeting Location: Eternal Flame Parking area off of Route 277 Come Join a Park Ranger and hike the world-renowned Eternal Flame Trail at Chestnut Ridge Park. This will be a fun-filled educational hike that will take you to the natural phenomenon known as the Eternal Flame! Learn about hemlock forests, local wildlife and more! - Meeting Location: Eternal Flame Parking area off of Route 277 - Duration: 1 – 1.5 hrs - Elevation: Approximately 200 feet of elevation change; steep in areas - Distance: 1.12 miles - Surface Description: Mud/dirt/roots/water; this trail is very wooded and a portion of the hike will be within the creek - Equipment Needed: Sturdy waterproof shoes (or shoes you won’t mind getting wet) & drinking water - Optional – Hiking poles - Equipment Other: This event and area is dog friendly (on a leash); this hike is not stroller or wheelchair accessible Register for Eternal Flame Trail Hike ~ Chestnut Ridge Park ~
Image	Special Event 2025 Fall Fest Saturday, September 27, 2025 10:00am - 4:00pm Location: Como Lake - Casino Area Vendors, haywagon rides, live music, food trucks, kid's activities, and MORE!
Image	Older Adult Program Senior Hiking Club ~Sprague Brook Park ~ Wednesday, October 1, 2025 9:30 - 10:30am Location: Sprague Brook - Meeting Location : Cross Country Ski Loop parking lot Join us as we partner with Erie County Senior Services for their Senior Hiking Club. The Hiking Club is a wonderful opportunity for seniors to stay active and enjoy the beauty of nature in the company of like-minded individuals. * Approximately a 2 mile loop Restrooms available in the park but not at the meeting location Moderate Impact / Not Accessible Register for Senior Hiking Club ~Sprague Brook Park ~