Broderick Park

Broderick Park stretches between the Niagara River and Black Rock Canal, offering direct views of the Peace Bridge and the Canadian border. The grounds include walking paths, green spaces, and newly developed areas following extensive renovation work.

This location served as a crucial departure point during the 1850s for African Americans seeking freedom in Canada through the Black Rock Ferry. Its position on the water enabled safe crossings to the other side of the border.

The site displays interpretive panels and an amphitheater where visitors learn about the escape routes of people fleeing bondage. These features help those walking through today understand and connect with these journeys personally.

The park provides improved parking facilities and is easy to navigate on foot with marked pathways throughout the grounds. The best time to visit is during daylight hours when the informational displays and amphitheater are clearly visible and conditions are safest.

The Buffalo Common Council renamed the park to Freedom Park in 2023 to reflect its role in African American liberation movements. This name change shows how the city has chosen to refocus and elevate the story of this location.