Knox Farm State Park

Former country estate of a Buffalo family, now a 633-acre park with fields, woods, and trails near East Aurora.

437 Buffalo Road, East Aurora, NY 14052 · East Aurora, NY

About Knox Farm State Park

Knox Farm State Park sits beside the village of East Aurora in the Niagara Region. It was once the country estate of the Knox family of Buffalo. The park covers 633 acres, with most of it open grassland used as pasture and hayfields, plus wooded areas, ponds, and wetlands. Visitors can watch wildlife, hike, cross-country ski, and ride horses on scenic trails. Biking is allowed in marked areas. Horseback riding and driving need a permit. The Visitor Center displays historic and natural exhibits. A large dog park and a native plant nursery are also on site.

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