Upcoming Improvements to Parks in Buffalo, NY announced by Poloncarz on September 18, 2019.

  •  Akron Falls – an investment of $95,443 to conduct five (5) shelter building upgrades at Akron Falls Park and including new roofs, concrete pads, fascia, etc. along with a $25,000 investment for improvements to the Ice Rink/Skating area
  • Ellicott Creek -Tonawanda – renovation to the park’s casino, boathouse and four shelters and new shelters, new pedestrian bridge, road repair
  • Chestnut Ridge Park Ski Tow – an investment of $350,000 for the purchase and installation of this popular winter attraction that will help re-introduce downhill skiing to CRP. Additionally, Parks’ plans to rehabilitate and renovate 4-5 historic WPA-era comfort stations at Chestnut Ridge, an investment of approximately $400,000
  • Sprague Brook, Como Park, Emery Park, Ellicott Creek Park, Akron Falls and Chestnut Ridge will all see paving operations in 2019, at an estimated cost of more than $400,000
  • Emery Park – an investment of $153,000 for renovations to the Tennis Courts, including adding Pickle Ball, is accompanied by an investment of $37,000 for a new tile floor in the Ski Lodge
  • Como Lake Park Dredging Project – this ongoing investment, anticipated to be complete this fall, is restoring the beauty of Como Lake
  • Forestry – Five (5) buildings will get brand new roofs, with work to be done in-house
  • System wide, installation of electric vehicle charging stations is planned for ten more park areas.