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Falkner Park - Youngstown, NY
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jiggs11
N 43° 15.090 W 079° 02.979
17T E 658321 N 4790590
Large municipal park located in Youngstown, NY.
Waymark Code: WMQ1BD
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 11/28/2015
Views: 2
Large park established in 1954. The park is located on Main Street, north of the downtown area in Youngstown. There are several historical markers, a playground, picnic gazebo/bandstand and a new Peace Garden, dedicated in 2014 to commemorate the War of 1812.
The park is dedicated to Dr William Falkner, and his son, Dr Lewis Falkner, local philanthropists who were tireless community citizens.
There is also a new childrens splash pad area. The old pad, near Main Street, is now used as a picnic area.
Name: Falkner Park
![](/images/spacer.gif) Street Location: Main Street
![](/images/spacer.gif) Local Municipality: Youngstown
![](/images/spacer.gif) State/Province, etc.: New York
![](/images/spacer.gif) Country: USA
![](/images/spacer.gif) Web Site: [Web Link]
![](/images/spacer.gif) Memorial/Commemoration: Drs William and Lewis Falkner
![](/images/spacer.gif) Date Established: September 5, 1954
![](/images/spacer.gif) Picnic Facilities: Tables
![](/images/spacer.gif) Recreational Facilities: Playground
Soccer field
Picnic Areas
Splash Pad
Picnic gazebo/bandstand
![](/images/spacer.gif) Monuments/Statues: Betsy Doyle Falkner Park Marker
![](/images/spacer.gif) Art (murals/sculpture, etc.): War of 1812 Art of Peace Garden
![](/images/spacer.gif) Special Events: Childrens Summer Camp
![](/images/spacer.gif) Traditional Geocaches: None.
![](/images/spacer.gif) Fountains: Not listed
![](/images/spacer.gif) Ponds/Lakes/Streams/Rivers/Beach: Not listed
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