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'We embrace it, we love it': Snow brings families out for Santa Land at Chestnut Ridge Park

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ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WKBW) — Santa Land returned to Chestnut Ridge Park on Saturday with food trucks, hayrides, letters to Santa and more.

With all the lake-effect snow, families said it was the perfect winter wonderland.

Hannah Buehler, her fiancé and twins
Hannah Buehler, her fiancé and twins

"We embrace it, we love it," said Hannah Buehler, who came with her fiancé and twins Arden and Grayson. "We have such amazing things here, whether it's sledding or walking, taking the dogs out, there's so much to do."

Rocco eating snow with dad Marc
Rocco eating snow with dad Marc

"We wanted to come see all the snow," said Marc Heintzman with his son Rocco. "It's great to play around in it, kids love it. It's a great way to spend the day."

Wallschlaegers enjoyed a family day in Orchard Park
The Wallschlaegers enjoyed a family day in Orchard Park

"I think the timing was perfect," said Molly Wallschlaeger. "Kinda funny how the sun was able to come out like this and everyone was able to enjoy it."

The Glendenning family came out to enjoy
The Glendenning family came out to enjoy

"We're thankful to live in a place where they can put on stuff like this," said Kortney Glendenning.