Chestnut Ridge Park
Chestnut Ridge Park is a 1,213-acre (4.91 km2) park in Orchard Park, New York, originally named for the chestnut trees on its hills. It is currently the largest park operated by the Erie County Department of Parks, Recreation and Forestry, and is open year-round.
| Chestnut Ridge Park | |
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Fall scene in Chestnut Ridge Park | |
Location of Chestnut Ridge Park within New York State | |
| Type | Regional park |
| Location | 6121 Chestnut Ridge Road Orchard Park, NY |
| Nearest city | Buffalo, New York |
| Coordinates | 42°42′50″N 78°45′46″W |
| Area | 1,213 acres (4.91 km2) |
| Created | 1926 |
| Operated by | Erie County Department of Parks, Recreation and Forestry |
| Open | All year; 7:00 am- Dusk |
| Website | Chestnut Ridge Park |
The Chestnut Ridge Park property was acquired by Erie County in 1926, and it was one of the first parks established by the county. The park's facilities and landscapes were improved substantially by the Works Progress Administration throughout the 1930s.
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