Niagara Falls State Park, the oldest state park in the country, is officially getting bigger and family travelers can now enjoy even more hiking trails and overlooks. The park expansion adds 150 acres (nearly 5 miles) along the Niagara River, incorporating Whirlpool and Devil’s Hole State Parks, once their own separate state parks.
Devil’s Hole and Whirlpool receive only a fraction of the visitors Niagara Falls State Park does, and these two former state parks will be rededicated as “zones” within the larger park. Devil’s Hole offers hiking, fishing, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. Whirlpool State Park overlooks Niagara Whirlpool on the Niagara River and lower Niagara Gorge and features nature trails and a stone staircase descending into Niagara Gorge.
The expansion also involves more outlooks and sights like Niagara Falls Underground Railroad Heritage Center and Aquarium of Niagara.
Looking ahead, the park also plans to add better transportation and improved visitor amenities, like formal play areas and concession spots. A new, multimillion-dollar visitor center is also part of ongoing park improvements, featuring interactive exhibits and a glass façade.
The park’s growth aims to encourage visitors to stay longer. The new Niagara Falls State Park now runs continuously from Niagara Power Vista Visitor’s Center to Niagara Scenic Parkway.
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