The Buffalo region has a wealth of wonderful parks, including many designed by Frederick Law Olmsted (Wikipedia article).

Buffalo Olmsted Park System

• Cazenovia Park
• Delaware Park
• Front Park
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Park
• Parkways & Circles
• Riverside Park
• South Park

Other Parks

• Akron Falls Park
• Como Lake Park in Lancaster, NY
• Forest Lawn Cemetery was created with a park-like setting to encourage individuals to help people connect with God through nature.
• Niagara Falls State Park - US views of the Niagara Falls.

Notes and References

• Buffalo Parks Conservancy - broaden awareness of, appreciation for, and investment in Olmsted Park System
• http://www.buffaloolmstedparks.org/
• http://preserve.bfn.org/bam/kowsky/kowold/
• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buffalo,_New_York_parks_system

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