What outdoor activities can I enjoy in Jamestown, NY?

Top outdoor activities to enjoy in Jamestown include hiking and cycling, skateboarding, fishing, birdwatching, kayaking, and boating, plus more passive activities such as outdoor dining, relaxing at a park, or attending a baseball game. 

• Cycling:
  • Take your bike out on the Jamestown Riverwalk, a 5-mile urban trail system that follows the Chadakoin River through downtown Jamestown. The Riverwalk is perfect for walking, jogging, biking and rollerblading.
  • Recommended road cycling routes include:
    • The Jamestown-Ellery Ride, which offers some challenging hills and terrain for the rider, and some historical stops throughout Jamestown and Celoron.
    • The Jamestown-Frewsburg Ride, which provides a complete tour of the greater Jamestown area.
• Hiking:
  • In addition to the Jamestown Riverwalk, some other top hiking spots in Jamestown include:
    • Audubon Community Nature Center, a 570-acre wetland preserve with over five miles of trails, a native tree arboretum, picnic areas, a natural play space, and educational gardens
    • Roger Tory Peterson Institute, situated on a 27-acre nature preserve, features over two half-mile trails.
    • Jamestown also contains parks where you can stretch your legs, including the 35-acre Allen Park, which includes walking paths through wooded glens as well as a short sidewalk loop near the splash pad and playground. Bergman Park offers paths for walking or cycling, as well as baseball fields, a basketball court, a disc golf course, and more.
• Fishing and Boating:
  • There are great shore fishing locations along the Jamestown Riverwalk, including at McCrea Point Park, home to a boat launch on the Chautauqua Lake outlet and an accessible kayak launch. 
  • The Chadakoin River, the Chautauqua Lake outlet, allows you to paddle into the southern basin of Chautauqua Lake or into downtown Jamestown. You can rent a kayak at the nearby Chadakoin Paddle Company.