De Veaux Woods State Park

A small Niagara County state park with old-growth woods, meadow trails, and a dog park, sitting beside Whirlpool State Park.

3120 De Veaux Woods Drive, Niagara Falls, NY 14305 · Niagara Falls, NY

About De Veaux Woods State Park

This compact state park near Niagara Falls covers about 51 acres and lies off the Niagara Scenic Parkway. Visitors can walk nature trails that pass through a meadow and an old-growth forest. The park also offers a playground, a ball diamond, picnic facilities, and a pavilion available for rental. A dog park, finished in 2019, has separate areas for small and large dogs. A path crosses the parkway to Whirlpool State Park, which connects to the Niagara Gorge trail system. The park is open year round, and its restrooms are available throughout the year.

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What's around here?

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