Ellicott Creek Park

It was lovely and peaceful to bike ride along the canal. All the other bikers were so friendly. Stopped along the way to have a picnic. Great time with my sister.

A nice spacious park with plenty shade and open spaces. lots of pavilions for rent (around $70) if you want to have an event but depending on the time and day you can usually find an unoccupied one for free. Plenty of paved pathways for biking/running/walking etc and some unpaved ones for those looking for something a little different. They have a cricket pitch, a large playground and several smaller ones, a kayak launch, an outdoor exercise space, and a disc golf course (and I'm sure I'm forgetting something). They always seem to be adding something new or updating buildings so the park is still improving. This park hasn't always had a stellar reputation but they've put in a lot of work to make it much nicer place giving it the up and up feeling that places in Buffalo seem to have these days.
Tldr: good park

I take my kids here all the time. There are several playgrounds, many shelters that can be reserved for events. Multiple restrooms that are fairly clean and I find the patrons are all usually pleasant and respectful.

Ellicott Creek is like the best big, quiet, and clean park to go to for a walk, canoeing, picnic, or just a simple play on the playground!!. On a beautiful day Ellicott Creek Park is automatically where I think about spending my day. Beautiful place with such kind people, security for your safety, and a fun place to be with your family or partner on a date!!

Beautiful park. Had driven by many times but never knew how huge it is. My family and I parked there and rode on the bike trail from the park to a few other nice parks in the area. My son also enjoyed one of their many playgrounds. Tons of parking and green space. Looking forward to going back.