Recommended Things to Do in Chestnut Ridge Park

Chestnut Ridge Park - Photo by J Goldfuss from Google Maps

Chestnut Ridge Park is a park which was originally named for the chestnut tree on its hills, located in Orchard Park, New York.

This urban park is a 1,213-acre park which is currently one of the largest operated parks run by Eerie County Department of Parks.

Numerous outdoor activities are offered in this park during all seasons.

If you love athletic, there's an outdoor sport fields where you can do any kinds of exercise outdoor.

You can also do picnic on the family picnic grills on the weekend with fresh and greeny atmosphere surrounding.

SIGHTSEEING

Chestnut Ridge Park is the best green space for sports enthusiasts featured with sports fields. You can get around the park on the weekend by biking, hiking, jogging, or playing frisbee with your dog. This park is indeed a nice place for family as well, there are open fields with green grass where you can do picnic. It is open all year round and can be visited in any season. The wildlife preservation is also available where you can enjoy the wildlife watching by forest hiking, biking, and also trail explorations.

ONE DAY TRIP IDEA

If you're having a short time visiting this park, like one day, you can do a short trip. The family group picnicking areas are available and often crowded on the weekend. Besides picnicking, you can have sightseeing by going around the place like visiting the tennis courts. It has 12 tennis courts, a disc golf course, and also many more. You can suit your best activities to do at this park, just get to the office and you'll be helped to get around the park.

CAMPING

The park has campground sites that are surrounded by the West Virginia University Forest and Coopers Rock State Forest. These two main forests nearby create such an authentic wildlife outdoor atmosphere. This park also features RV Camp Sites where you can drive-in and having a modern-camping with your vehicles. Chestnut Ridge Park provides 12 back-in, 30 amp electric RV Sites, and water sources. You won't be worried of being lack of electricity and water.

HEALTH ADVISORY

The Chestnut Ridge Park's official always monitoring any kinds of activity within the park. The pandemic outbreaks may affects the schedule and regulations of the park. You should always wear mask and equipped with healthcare. Stay safe and clean.

BEST TIME TO VISIT

The best time to visit New York City is from April to June and September to early November when the weather is warm and pleasant.

BEST HOTELS AND RESORTS

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Hamburg is located 16-minute drive from Chestnut Ridge Park, offering a modern feel of stay. Its rooms are featured with subdued rooms and also Jacuzzis. The hotel is quite comfortable for tourists who want to stay at comfortable accommodation at affordable prices. It also close to many nearby stores, restaurants, and public facilities. Econo Lodge Buffalo South is another affordable and comfortable place to stay nearby the park. It is only 11-minute drive and can be accessed easily. It is a simple and basic hotel featured furnished room and close to the nearby attractions like Kazoo Boutique and Museum and as well as the Chestnut Ridge Park.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Hamburg

Amenities include free hot breakfast, fitness/business centers, a meeting room and indoor pool, plus laundry facilities and parking.

Address : 3565 Commerce Pl, Hamburg, NY 14075, USA

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Econo Lodge Buffalo South

The simply furnished rooms feature coffeemakers, cable TV with pay-per-view movies and free Wi-Fi. Minifridges can be rented. Some rooms include flat-screen TVs, and suites have 2 bedrooms with 3 beds total.

Address : 4344 Milestrip Rd, Buffalo, NY 14219, USA

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BEST RESTAURANTS

George's Hot Dogs is a comfortable restaurant located in the south side of the park. This restaurant, as its name implies, serve variety of hot dogs. You can eat inside or outside the restaurant which is really casual to have lunch at this place. It can be your best choice to have your meals well served. Bella Pizza Boston is Italian restaurant specializes at pizza with varied toppings. It is a good place to eat with family and friends that allow you to have a large size of pizza to have with groups. It is a casual and comfy place to have your lunch and dinner.

George's Hot Dogs - Hamburg

You can eat inside or outside the restaurant which is really casual to have lunch at this place.

Address : 5808 Herman Hill Rd, Hamburg, NY 14075, USA

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Bella Pizza Boston - Hamburg

It is a good place to eat with family and friends that allow you to have large size of pizza to have with groups.

Address : 5699 Herman Hill Rd, Hamburg, NY 14075, USA

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BEST SOUVENIR SHOPS

Flicker Gifts & Inspirations is a gift store located 10-minute drive from Chestnut Ridge Park, providing variety kinds of gems. It has various merchandises you can only find in Hamburg, New York at reasonable prices. The well assorted merchandise provided are the best items to buy as souvenirs. Edible Arrangements is another popular gift store providing a wide range of edible arrangements made of edible materials. They also provide gift baskets made of fresh gourmets and chocolate-dipped fruits. It is a nice place to take your kids to find the best chocolate as souvenirs.