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Parks are open 7 AM-dusk year-round. Comments posted to this account will be monitored.

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11/11/2026

We had so much fun this year collaborating with Dept. for the Aging to bring Club 99's Senior Hike Club to Erie County Parks! https://www3.erie.gov/aging/aging/club-99

11/10/2026

What a season it's been!🏌️ A huge thank you to everyone who made this year on the greens so special.
Before we pack up the clubs for winter, there's still time for one last round!
Our final day of the season will be Friday, November 13th.
Grab your crew, enjoy the crisp air and book your final tee time!
Passes for next year can be purchased beginning in January 2027. Check our website for updates and pass information. https://www3.erie.gov/parks/golf

11/06/2026

Please practice proper trail etiquette when hiking the trails. The people and nature thank you!
Stay warm, stay safe and enjoy your beautiful Erie County Parks 🍂🧡

11/05/2026

The Trail Conference’s Conservation Dogs Program launched in 2018. The goal....use detection dogs to protect the environment!
Why dogs? 🐾
With a sense of smell up to 100,000x more powerful than ours, these agile dogs locate hidden invasive plants and insects before they spread, navigating tough terrains with minimal environmental impact.
How it works: 🌲
• Trained using search-and-rescue and forensic protocols.
• Handlers customize training for specific species and habitats.
• Dogs search in expanding circles and freeze perfectly still upon a find.
• Handlers confirm the target and reward the pup with a toy or treat.

A special thanks to the following groups & organizations for their continued partnerships and work within your Erie County Parks.
WNY PRISM, Anne Hong & K9 Vara from the University of Pennsylvania Wildlife Futures Program, and K9s Peat & Stevie from NYNJ Trail Conference and Conservation Dogs Program who also tabled with us at the Erie County Fall Fest www.nynjtc.org/conservation-dogs/

11/04/2026

Species Highlight!!!

Meet Milkweed (Asclepias spp.) an extremely vital plant for pollinators. This perennial wildflower is native primarily to North America and is the only host plant for Monarch Butterfly Caterpillars! Other than Monarchs, Milkweed plants support over 450 insect species including some shown above! Milkweed has deep roots which help prevent soil erosion and improve soil health, making them an ideal species we often find in our dune habitats and Low Mow/No Mow areas! There are over 100 species of milkweed with the most common being Common Milkweed, Butterfly W**d and Swamp Milkweed! This low maintenance plant is a fantastic addition to any pollinator garden!

The photos shown are of a Common Milkweed plant that Ranger Nikki observed throughout the beach season this year! There was a wide variety of milkweed specific species that lived and fed on the plant all summer long!! By observing this plant’s life cycle, Ranger Nikki learned about the many native insects found in our area and was so excited to see what was going to be on the milkweed next!

Plant this great plant in your yard and you can learn too! You will also be aiding in the ever import conservation of Monarch Butterflies!!!

11/02/2026

Daylight savings has ended 🕰️ Please remember that all Erie County Parks close at dusk, plan your strolls accordingly! Unsure what time dusk is? Use this website to find out www.timeanddate.com/sun/usa/buffalo

11/01/2026

The Green Infrastructure Parking Lot build at Seneca Bluffs Natural Habitat Park is coming along great! When complete, the Seneca Street Landscape in front of the park will be more shaded, have a better sidewalk, and stormwater absorption. What a difference that will make!

10/31/2026

This past Wednesday, Professor Drake brought her SUNY Erie class to Bennett Beach Park to learn about the Great Lakes and the rare dune habitat. Students also learned about the invasive insect damaging the hemlock trees and what we are doing to address this issue. The breathtaking natural beauty of this park never ceases to amaze us and its visitors!

10/29/2026

Our last Friday Field Day of 2026 was a success with 30 trees and 10 shrubs planted at Thomas F. Higgins Natural Habitat Park. Thank you very much to all the volunteers who helped us this year and to the RSVP program lead by Erie County Dept. for the Aging for your support!

10/27/2026

A huge THANK YOU to the Tool Library, Green Together WNY and Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper for building a litter bucket station to be used at Seneca Bluffs Natural Habitat Park. The lumber for the station was provided by the Erie County Bureau of Forestry using wood from a tree in the plantations of our forestry lots. Keep an eye out for future litter bucket station build events with Green Together WNY.

Address

95 Franklin Street, 12th Floor
Buffalo, NY
14202

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 4pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 4pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 4pm
Thursday	8:30am - 4pm
Friday	8:30am - 4pm

Telephone

+17168588355

Website

http://www.erie.gov/parks

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