Amherst State Park in New York, USA - map and visitor information

Highlights at Amherst State Park

• Creekside setting: Combine a walk with time beside Ellicott Creek.
• Orchard and gardens: Look for the heritage orchard and community garden areas.
• Birding: The park is a New York State Birding Trail location.
• Memorial: Include the Amherst Veterans Memorial in your walk.

Plan a daytime visit

Fees, hours, and seasonal access

Walking beside the creek

Keep children close beside the water. Choose footwear for the path surface and weather. Allow time to get back to the entrance before dusk.

Care for the park

Use the paths and respect planted garden areas. Give birds space while you watch them. Place litter in the provided receptacles.

Mill Street access and park maps

The visitor address is 390 Mill Street, Williamsville, NY 14221. The town's aerial park map shows Amherst State Park beside Ellicott Creek and neighboring Glen Park. Glen Park is a separate park, so distinguish the two when choosing your meeting point.

Nearby state parks

Beaver Island State Park and Buckhorn Island State Park are on Grand Island, west of Amherst. Both can form a separate road outing across the Niagara River bridges. Check the entrance for your chosen park; they occupy different parts of the island.

Walk, watch birds, and explore the gardens

Follow the stone-dust trail for a walk through the conservation setting. Add a stop at the orchard or the children's garden instead of trying to fit every feature into one circuit. Bench seating gives you places to pause.

Shore fishing access is another option. Keep fishing gear clear of other visitors. For a shorter visit, choose the creek or the veterans memorial as your focus.

Parking and access needs

The town lists an accessible parking lot, benches, and trash receptacles. Contact [email protected] about portable accessible restrooms. An accessible parking space does not by itself establish the condition of every path; ask about your intended route if surface or mobility needs affect your visit.

About this town-maintained state park

Conservation and local management

The town's 2004 recreation plan records state ownership and a town agreement for park operation and maintenance, with land reserved for conservation and passive recreation. The current town directory identifies the Highway Department as the maintenance provider.

A place for bird observation

The meadow complements the creekside setting. Bring binoculars if bird observation is your main interest, and watch without approaching or disturbing animals.

Contact Amherst parks

Use the town's Amherst State Park page for the visitor address and facilities. For town assistance, call 716-631-7000. Ask the parks office about route conditions or facilities needed for a planned group visit.