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Trails and Parks

Chautauqua County boasts a diversity of trail areas and scenic parks for hiking, off-road cycling, and birding.  In addition to the Audubon Nature Center and the Roger Tory Peterson Institute, birders can enjoy the Ripley Hawk Watch, Erlandson Overview Park, and the Chadakoin River Outlet. Along the Eastside Overland Trail, the Boutwell State Wildlife Area is home to groomed snowmobile and dedicated horseback riding trails as well as hiking, and strenuous mountain biking trails. Rails to Trails maintains 17 miles of unused rail corridors winding through scenic woodlands, wetlands, flowering meadows, and villages.

See the listings below for trail maps.

NOTICE: DON'T MOVE FIREWOOD!

Alien Invaders are hiding in your firewood and have become a deadly threat to forests. The movement of firewood has proven to be a vector for the spread of deadly forest pests and it takes just one load of infested firewood to transport the emerald ash borer to New York State. It is only 150 from NY's border.

For more information on insect pests that can be transported on firewood visit:   New York State D.E.C. Website

 

Albert Mattison Park
Everett Street Falconer , NY 14733
665-4400


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Alison Wells Ney Trail
Thayer Road P. O. Box 151 Mayville , NY 14757
483-2330 www2.cecomet.net\railtrails

Part of the Rails to Trails System, with over a 5 mile segment begining at Bliss Road, and gently descends the Lake Erie Escarpment, and running north to Prospect Road and then to Thayer Road, offering vistas of Lake Erie.
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Allegany State Park
2373 ASP Tr. 1, Suite 3 Salamanca , NY 14779
716.354.9121 www.nysparks.org

The largest park in the New York State Park system, Allegany State Park offers cabins, camping, hiking, biking, snowmobiling, cross country skiing with 18 trails covering over 35 miles, for four seasons of outdoor fun.
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Allen Park
W. Virginia Blvd. Jamestown , NY 14701
716.483.7523

Located in the City of Jamestown. Picnic shelters, playground, basketball court & tennis.Open all year.
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Bemus Point Beach & Park
1 Lakeside Drive Bemus Point , NY 14712
716.386.4398

Lakeside park in the village of Bemus Point. Life-guarded swimming area, and a playground, basketball court, picnic tables. No cost to use.
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Bergman Park
Baker Street Extension Jamestown , NY 14701
716.483.7523

Large city park that offers basketball, bicycling, picnic areas, pavilions and playgrounds. Home of the annual Labor Day Celebration and the World Series of Cars Show.
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Cassadaga Beach & Park
Park Avenue Village Hall Cassadaga , NY 14718
716.595.3007

Lakefront park with playground, picnic tables, and life-guarded swimming. Fee charged in summer.


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Chadakoin Park
Washington Street Jamestown , NY 14701
716.483.7523

A 152 acre park in Jamestown with ball fields, basketball, bicycling, picnic shelters, playground, skate board park
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Chautauqua Co. Vol. Fireman's Frat. Grounds
County Road 58 P.O. Box 172 Stockton , NY 14784
716.595.3776

Camping from 4/15 to 10/15/10 - by the day, month or season. Pavilion and building rentals for family reunions, parties, organizations.


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Chautauqua County Hiking Club
Route 394 Chautauqua , NY 14722
www.chautauquahikes.com/Site/Welcome.html

We are an informal group of people who enjoy the outdoors.   All of our hikes are led by volunteer hike coordinators.  The hikes are open to anyone who would like to participate.


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Chautauqua Rails to Trails
Route 394 P.O. Box 151 Mayville , NY 14757
716.269.3666 www.chaurtt.org

Preserving beautiful bandoned rail corridors for conversion into safe off-road trails for recreational use: walking, running, hiking, bicycling, cross country skiing, bird watching (over 170 species identified) and horseback riding.


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City Pier Park
Central Avenue & Route 5 Dunkirk , NY 14048
716.366.3262

Located on the lakefront of Lake Erie, this city park is open all year for fishing, boat launch, picnic facilities. Home to the Boardwalk Marketplace
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Dan Reed Pier Park
Route 5 East Barcelona Harbor Westfield , NY 14787
716.326.6633

Public park & boat launch on Lake Erie offers fishing, boat launch, picnic tables, and world famous sunsets.


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Earl Cardot Eastside Overland Trail
28 Mile Creek Road Gerry , NY 14740
763-7828

Eastern section of the county trail system covering 19 miles from Gerry, north to the Town of Arkwright. Hiking, mountain biking, or cross-country skiing, camping lean-tos. Maps available. No motorized vehicles on trails.
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Erlandson Overview Park
465 Oak Hill Road Frewsburg , NY 14738
716.763.8928

View Chautauqua County from the 2nd highest location within the county.

Great spot for wedding and family photographs.  Open May 15-November 1.


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Falconer Millrace Park
Everett Street Falconer , NY 14733
716.763.8928


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Findley Lake Nature Center
3039 Route 426, Box 634 Findley Lake , NY 14736
716.769.7610

The Nature Center features a 10-acre marsh with a variety of wetland plants and animals. An active beaver colony has created at least one lodge and two active dams on the site, one of which stretches across the mouth of the wetland.  Website Info


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Fred J. Cusimano Westside Overland Trail
c/o Chaut. Co. Parks Dept Mayville , NY 14757
763-8928

Western section of county trail system covering over 24 miles between Mayville and Sherman. . Great for hiking, mountain biking or cross country skiing, camping lean-tos available. Maps available. No motorized vehicles.
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French Creek Preserve
Alder Bottom Road County Route 4 Sherman , NY 14781
716.484.6442

Designated one of the Last Great Places by The Nature Conservancy. It showcases northeastern forests and streamside habitats with songbirds, ducks, grouse & wild turkey along with white-tail deer, cotton-tail rabbits and ground hogs


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Lake Erie State Park
5905 Route 5 Brocton , NY 14716
716.792.9214 www.nysparks.state.ny.us/parks/129/details.aspx

High bluffs overlooking Lake Erie provide a breathtaking view for the visitor to Lake Erie State Park.Features a shoreline covering over three quarters of a mile on Lake Erie. Enjoy the picnic areas with shelters, playgrounds & hiking trails.


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Lakewood Community Park & Launch
Lake Rd. at Burtis Bay c/o 20 W. Summit St Lakewood , NY 14750
763-8557

Boat dock, launch, covered picnic pavilion & tables. Large parking area.
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Lawson Town Park
Lawson Rd Busti , NY 14701
716.763.8561

Quiet country park in Busti. Basketball, picnic shelters, playground and tennis.
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Long Point State Park
4459 Route 430 Bemus Point , NY 14712
716.386.2722 www.nysparks.state.ny.us/parks/109/details.aspx

A 320 acre day-use park on Chautauqua Lake. (No camping) with swimming beach & bathhouse, hiking, biking, reserve-able picnic pavilions, public boat launch & full service marina. Winter time fun with cross-country skiing, snowmobiling & winter fishing.


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Lucille Ball Memorial Park
21 Boulevard Ave Celoron , NY 14720
716.487.4175

A village park located in Lucy's hometown, featuring a Public boat launch and park with playground, picnic tables & shelter, ball field and home port to the Summer Wind Lake Cruises.
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Luensman Overview Park
Thayer Road Portland , NY 14716
716.763.8928

A 70-acre overlook on a glacial ridge. Enjoy fabulous sunsets and view of Lake Erie, and on a clear day you can see the Canadian shore! Picnic pavilion & tables. Open mid-May through November 1 from 8:30 AM to Dusk.


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Main Street Walkway Park
Main St., No. of City Pier Dunkirk , NY 14048
366-3262

Located on Lake Erie, this lakefront park has paved trails, for walking, bicycling and fishing. Picnic tables and benches for Lake Erie sunsets.
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Marden E. Cobb Waterway Trail
Cassadaga & Conewango Creeks ,
716.763.8928

Two flat water trails, over 25 miles each. The Cassadaga Creek runs from South Stockton to south of Falconer. The Conewango Creek runs from north of Kennedy to Kiantone. Both have parking and launch points, and lean-to campsite. Maps available.
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Mayville Lakeside Park
Route 394 PO Box 188 Mayville , NY 14757
716.753.2125

Located on Chautauqua Lake, with a pavilion, lighted tennis courts, swimming beach, bathhouse, gazebo, picnic tables, grills, shuffleboard, ball field. Home of the annual Ice Castle in February. Public boat launch, boat ramp & plenty of parking


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McCrea Point Park
Jones & Gifford Avenue Jamestown , NY 14701
716.483.7523

Southernmost public boat launch in the outlet on Chautauqua Lake. Picnic pavilion & tables and Playground. Great location for fishing from shore.


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Memorial Park -Dunkirk
Route 5 & Central Avenue Dunkirk , NY 14048
716.366.3262

Lakefront park on Lake Erie for bicycling, fishing and picnics.
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Night Lights at the Heron
2361 Wait Corner Road Sherman , NY 1467
716.984.7595 www.heronnightlights.com

A one-of-kind eco-tourism attraction where particpants walk a lighted one-mile trail through the heron property. Explore many different lighting schemes and artistic expressions throughout the journey.

 


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Ottaway Park
Route 5 East Westfield , NY 14787
716.326.4971

Lake Erie lakefront, seasonal park with picnic shelter, tables, and playground. (Closed on Mon. and Tues.)
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Panama Rocks
11 Rock Hill Rd., P. O. Box 176 Panama , NY 14767
716.782.2845 www.panamarocks.com

Explore an enchanted world with half a mile of towering rocks hidden amid an ancient forest. Hike among cool, cavernous dens, small caves and hundreds of crevice passageways. One mile self-guided hiking trail.


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Point Gratiot Park
Point Drive & Route 5 Dunkirk , NY 14048
716.366.3262

Lake Erie lakefront park with life-guarded swimming, playground, picnic area, pavilions, restrooms. Trails for bicycling and fishing, and tennis. No admission or parking fee.


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Portage Trail -Trolley Line Nature Trail
Route 430 Chautauqua St Mayville , NY 14757


<p>The newly opened Trail is now open from Route 430 E.Mayville, north to Quilliam Rd. 3 miles of raw beauty with a beaver pond, elevated wooded views &amp; a serene quiet majesty, with four newly placed benches at strategic locations for quiet rest.</p>


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Ralph C. Sheldon Trail
Summerdale Road P. O. Box 151 Mayville , NY 14757-0151
www2.cecomet.net\railstrails

The Ralph C. Sheldon Jr. Trail begins at Titus Road, outside Sherman and continues 5.5 miles running north to Summerdale Rd. The Titus Road Section is wetlands and over 175 bird species have been identified there.
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Richard O. Hartley Memorial Park
Terrace & Chautauqua Aves. Lakewood , NY 14750
716.763.8557

Chautauqua Lake-front park with basketball, new playground, life-guarded swimming, night-lighted tennis and picnic facilities. (Fee for swimming only)


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Ripley Community Park
One Park Avenue Ripley , NY 14775
716.736.6881

Park with basketball, bicycling and picnic facilities. Donation accepted.
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The Dredge Recreational Waterway
South Dayton , NY 14138


Located on the boarder of Chautauqua and Cattaragus County.  Refer to the Travel Guide Map on our maps page.  Located Cherry Creek, NY, Cherry Creek Inn and Rustic Creations.


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Wright Park
Route 5 East, to 5 Serval St. Dunkirk , NY 14048
716.366.3262

Lake Erie lakefront park offering basketball, bicycling, fishing, swimming, tennis, playground and picnic facilities.


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