Knox Farm State Park, State park in East Aurora, New York, US.
Knox Farm State Park is a nature reserve covering 633 acres of fields, woodlands, ponds, and wetlands in East Aurora. Multiple trails cross through these different ecosystems throughout the property.
The land was originally owned by the Knox family, prominent residents of Buffalo who maintained the estate until 2008. Its transformation into a state park marked a shift toward long-term environmental protection in the region.
The park runs educational programs about local wildlife and conservation, helping visitors understand the natural heritage of Western New York.
Visitors can hike, watch birds, and cross-country ski throughout the year, though horseback riding requires a permit. The variety of trails offers different levels of difficulty and ways to explore the property.
The property includes a Native Landscape Resource Center that grows indigenous plant species for Western New York State Parks. This facility serves as a source for conservation work across the region.
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