BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — Work is underway on $47.5 million in upgrades at Buffalo Harbor State Park.
The upgrades include:
- A new spray ground
- Signature art sculpture and fountain
- Café/retail space
- Park office with public restrooms
- Expansion of the playground to include additional inclusive equipment
- Dedicated space for food trucks and updated park furnishings
The governor's office said the spray ground will be a safe way to cool off on the waterfront and it will be adjacent to a large Buffalo sculpture/fountain.
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The project is expected to be completed by Memorial Day 2026.
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“We are continuing to transform Buffalo's Outer Harbor Waterfront by providing more public access and creating a vibrant area for residents and visitors to enjoy. Buffalo Harbor State Park is a special destination on our waterfront, and these additions will further improve the experience for all Western New York families and offer a world class destination for visitors of all ages to recreate, relax and watch our amazing sunsets.”
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These upgrades come as officials work to increase waterfront accessibility to Buffalo's Outer Harbor Waterfront.
In April, the Terminal B Events Center and Bell Slip at Buffalo's Outer Harbor opened.
In May, the Outer Harbor Live Concert Series at Terminal B kicked off as lined up early to see Chappell Roan.
The sold-out show was the first-ever concert to take the stage at the new $13 million venue.
Fans traveled to the Queen City from all over the country for the event.