Akron Falls Park facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Akron Falls Park
View of Akron Falls in July of 2013.
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Type	Regional park
Location	44 Parkview Drive Akron, New York
Nearest city	Buffalo
Area	284 acres (1.15 km2)
Created	1933 (1933)
Operated by	Erie County Department of Parks, Recreation and Forestry
Open	All year
Website	Akron Falls Park

Akron Falls Park is a fun place to visit in Akron, New York. It covers about 284 acres, which is like 215 football fields! A main attraction is a beautiful 40-foot waterfall. This waterfall is on a small stream called Murder Creek. The park is managed by the Erie County Department of Parks, Recreation and Forestry. It's free to enter and open all year long.

What's the History of Akron Falls Park?

Akron Falls Park has a cool history. The Village of Akron first started managing the park in the early 1930s. In 1933, about 90 workers helped improve the park. They were part of a program called the Civil Works Administration. This program helped people find jobs during tough economic times.

In 1947, the park became part of Erie County. This makes it one of the county's oldest parks. Over the years, the county bought more land around the park. This extra land now holds picnic areas and ice skating spots.

What Can You Do at Akron Falls Park?

Akron Falls Park offers many activities for everyone. You can play different sports there.

Sports and Games

• The park has fields for soccer.
• You can also find baseball and softball diamonds.
• There are courts for playing tennis.

Trails and Outdoor Fun

• You can explore many trails for hiking.
• Bicycling is also popular on these trails.
• The park has several shelters. You can reserve these for parties or family gatherings.

Winter Activities

• When it gets cold, the park turns into a winter wonderland.
• You can go ice skating.
• There's a special hill just for sledding.
• You can also enjoy cross-country skiing on the trails.