65 Niagara Square
Room 505 Buffalo, NY 14202
www.buffalony.gov/332/Division-of-Parks-Recreation
Main Phone
716-851-5553
Primary Services
Ice Skating Rinks, Picnic Permits, Public Parks, Recreation Centers, Street Vendor Permits, Swimming Facilities
Description
Works to provide a safe, sustainable and fun experience for the children and residents of Buffalo while preserving natural assets and maintaining the urban forest. Responsible for the care and oversight of more than 180 parks and recreational facilities, including the historic Frederick Law Olmsted designed park and parkway system, seven recreation centers, twelve public pools, and four public ice rinks as well as management of the street and park trees of Buffalo's urban forest.
Issues Special Events Permits, required for events that are expected to draw a large number of people due to their nature, interest, location, promotion, or any combination of similar influences that are to be held on public property or on private property that affects public property requiring support and/or resources from the City of Buffalo. This includes vendors, solicitations, and performances.
Issues Special Events Permits, required for events that are expected to draw a large number of people due to their nature, interest, location, promotion, or any combination of similar influences that are to be held on public property or on private property that affects public property requiring support and/or resources from the City of Buffalo. This includes vendors, solicitations, and performances.
Hours
Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm.
All City of Buffalo parks are open from sunrise to sunset.
All City of Buffalo parks are open from sunrise to sunset.
Eligibility
Service Area: City of Buffalo.
Intake Process
Call for information.
Program Fees
None.
Date of Official Change
Aug 26, 2021
Contacts
Andrew R. Rabb (Primary)
Deputy Commissioner
arabb@city-buffalo.com
716-851-5553