Fort Niagara State Park

New York State Park · Niagara County

Entrance fee$8 / vehicle
CountyNiagara
CampingDay use only
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About Fort Niagara State Park

A boat launch onto the Lower Niagara River and Lake Ontario, with woodland trails, swimming pools, picnic grounds and 18 soccer fields behind it. Old Fort Niagara State Historic Site stands next door.

Things to do

Amenities & facilities

Facility rentals

Pavilions and meeting rooms you can reserve for groups and events.

Entrance fee

$8 per vehicle — Vehicle Entrance Fee: $8 per vehicle *pool additional $35 Buses Know Before You Go Pet Policy A maximum of two pets is allowed in day-use areas unless prohibited by sign or directive. Pets are to be supervised at all times and either be crated or on a leash not more than 6 feet in length. Proof of rabies inoculation shall be produced if requested by staff. Pets are not permitted in playgrounds, buildings, golf courses, boardwalks, pools and spray-grounds or guarded beaches (this does not apply to service animals). Accessibility For additional information on accessibility at this location, please contact us at the number listed on this page.

Hours

Open year-round. Sunrise to sunset.

Hours as published by NY State Parks. Check the official page before a long drive.

Facility hours

Nature Center Hours:

July - mid-September. Thursday - Sunday, Hours variable.

Swimming/Wading Pools: 6/21 - 9/7: 11:15 a.m. - 6:45 p.m.* last entry is at 5:45 p.m.

Boat Launch: April - October, weather permitting

Mid–January to late March, Wednesday – Sunday: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

April – June Open daily: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

July – August Open daily: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

September – Mid October Open Daily: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Mid-October – December Wednesday – Sunday 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

*Last admission 4:00 pm.

Soccer Fields: April - October. Seasonal/weather permitting.

Reservations taken beginning the 1st business day after January 1st.

Schedules for pools, museums, campgrounds, tours and other facilities inside the park, as published by NY State Parks — not the park's own opening hours.

Contact

Phone716-218-7904

Address1 Maintenance Ave, Youngstown, NY 14174

Upcoming events at Fort Niagara State Park

Event details and registration are on the NY State Parks calendar.

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