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Chautauqua County, NY Department of
Parks
Tim Dills,
Manager

County Parks

Erlandson Overview Park  
Oak Hill Road
Town of Carroll
Frewsburg, New York
Open Memorial Day through Mid-November 8:30am - 8:30pm
Park Map
 
Luensman Overview Park
Thayer Road
Town of Portland
Open Memorial Day through Mid-November 8:30am - 8:30pm
The John R. Luensman Overview Park is located at the top of the Lake Erie escarpment in the Town of Portland adjoining Thayer Road. There is an incredible view of Lake Erie, the lake plain, villages along the north shore, the Canadian south shore and downtown Buffalo. Maps are mounted on platforms to give you a good idea of what you are viewing
Park Map
 
Abe Mattison Millrace Park  
Everett Street
Village of Falconer
Open Memorial Day through Mid-November 8:30am - Dusk

County Trails

Fred J. Cusimano Westside Overland Trail  
The Fred J. Cusimano Westside Overland Trail stretches 24 miles from near the Pennsylvania New York boundary in the Town of Harmony to the south side of the Chautauqua Gorge.
Adirondack lean-tos, latrines, firepits and tables are at campsites along the overland trails. The trails are well marked. Parking is available near or adjoining the trail or waterways at various road crossings. Hiking, skiing, snowshoeing, and mountain biking are permitted on the trail.
Trail Map
 
Earl Cardot Eastside Overland Trail
The Earl Cardot Eastside Overland Trail extends from the Twenty Eighth Creek Road in the Town of Gerry and proceeds northerly for 19 miles to the Canadaway Creek in the Town of Arkwright.
Adirondack lean-tos, latrines, firepits and tables are at campsites along the overland trails. The trails are well marked. Parking is available near or adjoining the trail or waterways at various road crossings. Hiking, skiing, snowshoeing, and mountain biking are permitted on the trail.
Trail Map
 
Abe Mattison Millrace Park Trail
Everett Street
Village of Falconer
Open Memorial Day through Mid-November 8:30am - Dusk
 
Marden E. Cobb Waterway Trail
The Marden E. Cobb Waterway Trail contains sections of the Cassadaga and Conewango Creeks and together povides 52 miles of generally flat-water canoeing. There are launch sites into the waterwayfrom public property. The map of the waterway indicates facilities for parking and access to the waterways.  Adirondack lean-tos, latrines, firepits and tables are at campsites along the waterways. Parking is available near or adjoining the waterways at various road crossings. Conoeing is permitted on the waterway.
 
Trail Map

 

 
     

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 Parks Commission Meetings

The Chautauqua County Parks Commission Monthly Meeting will be held on Thursday, April 26, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. at the Chautauqua County Airport.

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 Contact Information

Chautauqua County Parks Department
3163 Airport Drive
Jamestown, NY   14701
(716)664-7717