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Niagara Reservation State Park

P.O. Box 1132
Niagara Falls, NY 14303
Phone: Info (716) 278-1796 / (716) 278-1770 Regional Office

Niagara Reservation State Park, which surrounds mighty Niagara Falls, is the oldest state park in the United States. The park is made up of numerous islands, as well as the famous Prospect Point area. The magnificent Great Lakes Garden greets visitors entering the park. The visitor center offers information and exhibits about the park's history, geology and technology. The open-air Viewmobile provides three-mile guided tours, stopping at the park's most scenic vistas and at such facilities as the Schoellkopf Geological Museum, which tells the story of the creation of the falls with exhibits and a multiscreen theater presentation. The Observation Tower has elevators that take visitors 80 feet above street level to view the falls and 180 feet down to the base of the tower for a close-up view of the American Falls. While in the park ride the world famous Maid of the Mist Boat and get wet while at the Cave of the Winds attraction. Visitors can also hike, bike, fish and cross-country ski.

Home of the American Falls, Goat Island, and the Horseshoe Falls.

Directions: Take the Robert Moses Parkway into Niagara Falls.

Seasons/Hours: Park is open year round.

Pets: Household pets only; caged or on a leash not more than 6 feet. Not allowed in buildings or on improved walkways and boardwalks.

Attractions:

Biking Cross Country Skiing Empire Passport Accepted
Fishing
Food Gift Shop
Hiking Museum Nature Trail
Picnic Tables
Recreation Programs