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Submitted by the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation has opened a new multiuse trail that connects Big Six Marina with the West River Parkway Shoreline Trail and the Niagara River.
The .4-mile trail will allow users to navigate between the marina and the popular Shoreline Trail, and provides access to the Niagara River for fishing. The newly completed project also includes benches, signs, fencing, solar-power lighting, and plantings. Funding for the $328,389 project was provided by Sen. Sean Ryan and New York State Parks, and work was completed by Ground Breaking Solutions LLC of East Aurora.
Niagara Region Director Mark Mistretta said, “This is a prime example of a project that will help get people out into nature and connected to the amazing Niagara River. Fresh air and exercise is great way to mentally recharge and unplug, and there are few places in Western New York as beautiful as the West River Shoreline Trail and the Niagara River. Thank you to Sen. Ryan for his support of this project and his ongoing support of our Niagara Region Parks.”
Ryan said, “Western New York's waterways are our region's greatest natural asset, and I’m always looking for ways to expand public access to them. This new trail will make it easier for residents and visitors to enjoy the Niagara River, whether they’re walking, biking or fishing. It also helps strengthen Grand Island as a destination for outdoor recreation. I’m proud to support projects like this that improve quality of life, connect people to nature, and showcase everything our region has to offer.”
Visit parks.ny.gov.
1859 Whitehaven Road, Grand Island, NY 14072
Phone: 716-773-7676
Fax: 716-773-7190
