Squaw Island Park - Buffalo, NY - Municipal Parks and Plazas on Waymarking.com

Long Description:
This large hidden park can only be accessed by car by driving over the railroad swing bridge. The park is a converted landfill that is being redeveloped as a natural park for fishing, bird watching and picnicking, all of which totaled $11.5 million. At this time there isn't a lot present yet. There are no picnic tables or benches, just a lot of grassy areas and newly planted trees. A paved walking/bike path meanders around the park and island. It can also be accessed by bike from the swing bridge, just look for the Riverwalk signs along Niagara Street. When I visited, and when I drive past on the I-190, I see plenty of people fishing both in the River and the Canal.

The posted coordinates will take you to the entrance to the park off Niagara Street.

Name: Squaw Island Park Street Location: Squaw Island, off Niagara Street Local Municipality: City of Buffalo State/Province, etc.: New York Country: United States Web Site: [Web Link] Date Established: 2004 Picnic Facilities: none Recreational Facilities: Plenty of fishing opportunities and a walking/bike path Monuments/Statues: none Art (murals/sculpture, etc.): none Fountains: none Ponds/Lakes/Streams/Rivers/Beach: Niagara River and Black Rock Canal Special Events: none Traditional Geocaches: Lock & Leak, Eh? (GCYM15) Memorial/Commemoration: Not listed

Visit Instructions:
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Date Logged Log   3/22/2009 sevenil7il visited it 12/9/2006 Rayman visited it

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