BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — The Imagine LaSalle Initiative has unveiled their initial design vision for LaSalle Park.
I’ll be posting some of the renderings here: this would be what a large event could look like on what is being called the “Great Lawn” pic.twitter.com/s76DU5ZOCx
— Jeff Slawson (@Jeffslawson) May 3, 2019
The initiative is a partnership between the City of Buffalo, University at Buffalo Regional Institute and Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation.
The plan for the new, re-imagined LaSalle Park includes:
- repaired athletic fields
- quadrupling the number of walking paths
- more opportunities for sports
- a 5K loop
- more than three miles of cycling paths
- enhanced dog run
- closer parking
- an "outcrop" feature for safely launching kayaks and canoes
- a "lagoon" to attract migratory birds
Here’s a look along the water. There will be water access areas for kayaks and canoes to dock pic.twitter.com/zpghtcKvON
— Jeff Slawson (@Jeffslawson) May 3, 2019
LaSalle park will be renamed Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Centennial Park after the redesign. It was shown through a 16- by 6-foot model which will be on display at various locations throughout the city for public viewing and additional feedback until May 24. Displays are planned for the following locations:
- Buffalo Central Library (5/4 - 5/8)
- Canalside Pavilion Tent (5/9 - 5/14)
- LaSalle Park Pool Building (5/16 - 5/19)
- Northland Workforce Training Center (5/20 - 5/24)
