Map of the Riverwalk in Buffalo, New York
Riverwalk
Riverwalk
LENGTH:
6.5 miles
SURFACE:
paved
COMMUNITIES:
Buffalo, Tonawanda
HIGHLIGHTS:
Downtown Buffalo, Niagara River, local parks, South Grand Island Bridge
NEARBY TRAILS:
South Parkway Trail
RELATED LINKS:
The Riverwalk is a 6.5-mile long paved pathway that follows the banks of the Niagara River from Downtown Buffalo north to Tonawanda and is the westernmost section of the Erie Canalway. There are efforts underway to revitalize the Riverwalk and improve the appearance and condition of the pathway and the adjacent area.
The Riverwalk connects several parks and other attractions along the Niagara River. It also connects to the pedestrian walkways on the South Grand Island Bridge.
Conditions
The Riverwalk is paved the entire route. The walkway is open for walking, running and bicycles.
The route is not continuous and there are gaps that require trail users to use local streets or sidewalks to connect to the next section.
Nearby Trails
The Riverwalk connects to the Scajaquada Pathway near Niagara Street and Tonawanda Street to the north of Downtown Buffalo. The Erie Canalway then heads to the north and follows the river until Tonawanda. At Tonawanda, the trail heads eastward alongside Tonawanda Creek which is the western end of the Erie Canal system.
The Riverwalk also connects to the pedestrian walkways on the South Grand Island Bridge. This allows a connection to the South Parkway Trail and the trails at Beaver Island State Park.
Points of Interest
The Riverwalk goes near the following points of interest:
| Buffalo Erie Basin Marina |
| LaSalle Park |
| Frank Lloyd Wright's Fontana Boathouse |
| Bird Island Pier |
| Broderick Park |
| Unity Island |
| International Bridge |
| Tow Path Park |
| Harbor Place Marina |
| Bird Rock Canal Park |
| George Washington Park |
| Riverside Park |
| Aqua Lane Park |
| Mid River Marina |
| South Grand Island Bridge |
| Isle View County Park |
| Veterans Memorial Park |
| Niawanda Park |
| Gateway Harbor |
| East Athletic Field |
End Points
The south end of the Riverwalk is located at Lakefront Boulevard and Erie Street in Downtown Buffalo. This location is just east of the Buffalo Erie Basin Marina.
The north end is located along E. Niagara Street in Tonawanda.
Resources
Following are links to official off-site resources to find out more details about the Riverwalk in Buffalo, New York
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