Parks: Niagara Falls, New York
American FallsThe American Falls is slightly higher than its Canadian counterpart, with a height of 56 metres (180 ft) but crestline is about half as long, at 328 metres (1075 ft). The American Falls look spectacular at night, when it is lit with various combinations of coloured lights. Since the Niagara Rivers is shallower at the American Falls, they receive only about 10% of the total water falling over the falls, about 75,000 gallons of water each second. Over the last century, the American Falls has undergone dramatic changes due to erosion, which has crumbled the natural bedrock is composed of soft shale and limestone to fall and remain at the base of the cataracts. Geologists predict that eventually the American Falls will transform into a succession of descending rapids. The diversion of water above the falls, for hydro-power generation, has slowed the forces of erosion. Black Creek Park Colvin Boulevard Play area, picnicking, Summer Recreation Programming, nature walk Tenth Street Park Tenth & East Falls St Picnicking,baseball, play area, Summer Recreation Programming. Caravelle Drive Park Caravelle & Marine Memorial Play area, basketball. D'Amelio Park Center St & 15th St Play area, wading pool, swimming pool, baseball diamond, basketball and bandshell. Gill Creek Park Niagara and Hyde Park Boulevard Play Area, Summer Recreation Programming. Gluck Park 15th & South Ave Play area, basketball, Summer Recreation Programming. Griffon Park & Boat Launch Fishing, picnicking, play area. Hyde Park Facilities Hyde Park & Pine 716-286-4940 Tennis, bocce, lawn bowling, volleyball, horseshoe pits (free when tournaments are not scheduled), a wading & swimming pool, baseball diamonds, picnic grounds, playgrounds & fishing docks 5 shelters Reservations required to reserve the two large shelters: The Oasis & Centennial $75 Duck Island $60. Jayne Park Cayuga Island & Joliet Ave Picnicking, play area, baseball, basketball, Summer Programming. Jerauld Park Jerauld and 29th St Play area, baseball, basketball, Summer Recreation Program. LaSalle Park Frontier and 91st St Play area, baseball, swimming, basketball, Summer Recreation Programming. Liberty Park Forest and 19th St Play area, Summer Recreation Programming. 
Niagara Reservation State Park Prospect Park 716-278-1796 This 400-acre park was established in 1885 and is the oldest state park in the US. It provides tremendous views of the falls and supports habitats for plants and animals. The park ha several key areas: Goat Island, Green Island, Three Sister Islands, and several unnamed islands above the falls (heron rookery). The park overlooks the cataract, as well as the upper and lower Niagara River. The visitor center has electronic exhibit relating to the falls and attractions. Perry Park Girard and 60th Baseball, Basketball, Play Area, Summer Recreation Programming. Rose Garden 716-284-4940 Available for Reserved Weddings or Photography Sessions. Free of charge Stephenson Park Stephenson and 74th S Basketball, picnicking, play area, Summer Recreation Programming. Tom Miklejn Baseball Field Maple Ave & Lewiston Road Summer Programming. Links to Regional Parks & Recreational Trails
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