Chestnut Ridge Park
| Chestnut Ridge Park | |
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 Eternal Flame Falls in Chestnut Ridge Park | |
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| Type | Regional park |
| Location | 6121 Chestnut Ridge Road Orchard Park, NY |
| Nearest city | Buffalo, New York |
| Area | 1,213-acre (4.91 km2) |
| Created | 1925 |
| Operated by | Erie County, New York |
| Open | All year |
| Other information | 12 tennis courts |
| Website | Chestnut Ridge |
Chestnut Ridge Park is a 1,213-acre (4.91 km2) park in Orchard Park, New York,[1] originally named for the chestnut trees on its hills.[2] The park is open year-round and offers tennis, hiking, camping, snowmobiling, and sledding among other activities. A tower facility is also on the premises for firefighter training. During the summer, the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra plays at the base of the sled hill, providing an amphitheatre like setting. On a clear day, the sled hill offers views of Buffalo, Niagara Falls, and Toronto. The Eternal Flame Falls, a small waterfall is located at the park. It is the largest county park in the United States.[3] However, this claim is disputed. Sprague Brook Park, operated by Erie County is less than 15 miles away. It is nearly twice the size at 2200 acres.[1]
Gallery
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Chestnut ridge park sledding hill -
Toboggan chutes at chestnut ridge park sledding hill
See also
References
- ^ "Feature Detail Report for: Chestnut Ridge Park". U.S. Department of the Interior. January 23, 1980. Retrieved December 28, 2012.
{{cite web}}: Text "U.S. Geological Survey" ignored (help) - ^ "Chestnut Ridge". Erie County Parks and Recreation. Retrieved 2008-03-06.
- ^ "Chestnut Ridge Conservancy". Chestnut Ridge Conservancy. Retrieved 18 November 2011.
External links
- Chestnut Ridge Park Map by the Buffalo Orienteering Club
- Chestnut Ridge Park on Western New York Outdoors.
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