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Government of Erie County, New York

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Park Data

Location:
2220 Como Park Blvd | Lancaster, NY 14086

Reservations:
Picnic site reservations call (716) 858-8355
For enclosed shelter/building reservations call 858-8355 from 8:00 to 3:30 weekdays, or click here to fill out an electronic request

Facilities:
Baseball, Bicycling, Concession, Fishing, Friendship Center Handicap Facilities, Hiking Trails, Ice Skating, Lakes/Ponds, Picnic Facilities Skiing - X-Country, Sledding, Softball, Tennis

   

   

"Best Family Picnic Area In Buffalo WNY"

History

Como Lake Park is located in the village of Lancaster, in March of 1923 as the Village of Lancaster Municipal Park. In 1926, Erie County acquired it through a special village election. The 80 acres of land donated by the village of Lancaster formed the nucleus for further park expansions. Como Lake Park, named after the tourist resort in Italy, was Erie County's first multi-purpose park and is today the third largest park in the system.

Distinctive features which Como Lake Park contains are as follows a 4 ½ acre man made lake which was used in the winters as an Ice skating rink, lodge (1928), the Como Lake Lighthouse, a bridge, groves, stone fireplaces, small zoo, and a 220yd. Toboggan run. The lake was dredged for a second time in 1926. WPA crews constructed four bridge abatements, two of which remain as structure anchors to this day. At Como Lake Park's peak it offered a complete spectrum of participatory and spectator events.

Park Features

The park contains many different types of wildlife, herbaceous plants and flowers throughout the park. The Cayuga Creek Nature Trail along with its nature booklet provides a description of the different species found along the trail. The trail starts at the Boy Scout Grove and extends around in a complete circle.

• Plant Life
  American Beech, Basswood, Hawthorn, Butternut Hickory, Eastern Cottonwood, Sycamore, Black Walnut, Virginia Bluebells, Ostrich Ferns, Goutweed, Japanese Knotweed, Lesser Celandine, Red Pine, Scotch Pine, European Pine, Norway Spruce, Staghorn Sumac, Black Birch.
• Mammals
  Several species of squirrels, opossums, white- tailed deer, Raccoons.
• Birds
  American Finches, Great Blue Herons, Belted Kingfishers, Black-capped Chickadees, White -Breasted Nuthatch, American Kestrels, Eastern Screech Owls, woodpeckers.

Park Facilities

Activities:

• Summer
  Como Lake Park will provide a family day of picnicking. We can hike through the self-guided Cayuga Creek Nature Trail and/or over to the two islands connected by 3 different footbridges. Children can play in our many play areas throughout the park. In additions, you can try your hand at our 2 basketball courts, 4 tennis courts, 2 sand volleyball courts and 3 baseball diamonds. You can bicycle at your own pace on our paved roads. Hungry, try out our concession stand!
• Winter:
  Como Lake Park is the perfect place for family winter fun. An ice skating rink and sledding hills provide enjoyable outdoor winter activities. The Casino offers a comfortable setting to keep fingers and toes warm after the winter wonderland. So, Come end enjoy the largest natural ice skating rink in WNY. Cross-country ski trails (not groomed), small shed hills, and some snowshoeing.

Your information resource from the government of Erie County, New York