Chestnut Ridge Park

Chestnut Ridge Park is a large recreational park in Erie County featuring wooded hills with multiple facilities for games and exploration. It includes tennis courts, a disc golf course, hiking trails, picnic areas, and spaces for winter sports.

The park was founded in 1926 and was among the first parks created by Erie County. During the 1930s it received significant improvements through federal public works projects.

The Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra performs summer concerts at the base of the sledding hill, which functions as a natural amphitheater. This combination of outdoor music and rolling landscape creates a special place where people gather for shared experiences.

The park has designated trails for different activities that are accessible year-round. Visitors should wear appropriate footwear and look for signs to find areas suited for their chosen activities.

A hidden feature within the park is Eternal Flame Falls, where a natural gas vent produces a flame burning behind a small waterfall in the Shale Creek area. This unusual geological occurrence draws visitors looking to explore something out of the ordinary.

Location: Erie County

Website: http://www2.erie.gov/parks/index.php?q=chestnut-ridge

GPS coordinates: 42.71390,-78.76280

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:51