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Knox Farm State Park

Tourist attraction Park State park

One of the Best Places To Visits in Aurora


Address

437 Buffalo Rd, East Aurora, NY 14052, United States

Website

parks.ny.gov

Contact

+1 716-652-0786

Rating on Google Maps

4.80 (1.3K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Sunday: 6 am to 6 pm
  • Monday: 6 am to 6 pm
  • Tuesday: 6 am to 6 pm
  • Wednesday: 6 am to 6 pm
  • Thursday: 6 am to 6 pm
  • Friday: 6 am to 6 pm
  • Saturday: 6 am to 6 pm

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  • 5/5 Julianna J. 1 year ago on Google
    This is a beautiful and well maintained state park. I take my 2 high energy dogs to the dog enclosing and walk them around the trails often.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Crystal G. 2 years ago on Google
    Unique, multi habitat, sprawling state park minutes from the heart of East Aurora, originally owned by the Knox family of Buffalo. You can hike, cross country ski, bike (in designated areas) and ride horseback (with permit) throughout the park. Some have said the sunsets are magical here and after experiencing some I have to agree. Come for a visit and see for yourself. I love to come hiking here with my dog and significant other. Within the space there are different kinds of habitats including woods, grasslands and ponds which make me feel like I was transported to a tale in a storybook. It’s fun and keeps things interesting to see a few quick scenery changes on a hike that is often less than 3 miles. The paths are clearly marked and there are easy to follow maps onsite. The main path is the outer loop with various trails that cut across so you can customize the length of your outing. This is great place for hikers who are just starting out because the terrain is not difficult and the way the trails are designed you will always be able to easily find your way back to the main parking lot. One of my favorite parts of the park is the library hidden in the woods. This consists of some benches in the shade and a book closet where visitors can borrow something to read or leave a book to share. It’s also fun to people watch here. Grab a coffee before you come and watch people in the multi use space. There is an expansive dog park broken down into two sections for large and small dogs. Facilities on location for weddings, conventions, and special events which include seasonal craft shows, and annual events including Bark Bash and Borderlands Art and Music Festival. You can also check out the historic barns which are currently being restored. The barns are home to some farm animals who reside on the property. There is an organization set up, Friends of Knox Farm, which allows the community to get involved and donate funds or their time to help maintain the park. It’s cool to see members of the community taking pride in caring for such a special park.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Forest L. 11 months ago on Google • 191 reviews
    Knox farm is an amazing park woth lots of trails including wooded areas, hills and fields. It also has working horse and dog areas as well as an event venue. Nice little library in the woods too. Definitely recommend!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ana L. 1 year ago on Google • 285 reviews
    Wonderful State park with huge dog park areas. we stopped here to stretch our legs from a long drive and it was so worth it. As the name suggests, this is an old farm that has been converted into a state park. There are clean bathrooms and lots to explore. Several huge dog park areas so you can find a level of interaction that works for your dog. looking forward to coming back and exploring more.

  • 5/5 Maria 9 months ago on Google • 76 reviews
    Beautiful park, very kid and dog friendly. There's a restroom and loads of trails. This is a great park for birds and wildlife in general!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Fingerlakes “FLPC” premium c. 7 months ago on Google • 63 reviews
    Knox Farm State park is a beautiful park with lots of activities. We Vended Borderland Music Festival- parking, entry and the layout was well thought out and planned. Great vibe and great music.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Amanda R. 1 year ago on Google • 28 reviews
    One of my new favorite hiking spots in the Buffalo area! It has a nice mix of wooded trails and lovely views of the surrounding hills. Trails are well-maintained. The buildings on the property are interesting to look at—the Knoxes were not hurting for money! I’d love to come back sometime when more of the facilities are open. Looked like a lovely park for dog owners, too, with lots of running space. There are horse trails, if you’re into that (if you’re hiking, keep an eye on the ground for horse presents). Even though it’s a state park, entrance is free.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 April (. 1 year ago on Google
    A great place for hikes there is also a nice place to take your dog there's a cute little dog park there. Several trails that you can hike we did an easy 3.8 MI it was a beautiful day.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dartania Rehn S. 1 year ago on Google
    Love this place. So relaxing and beautiful. I meditate here often and walk around the trails when I'm able.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Steven K. 2 years ago on Google
    Beautiful place to take a walk and enjoy nature. Great place for dogs too. You can use the dog park to socialize and exercise or walk the nature trails if they like to explore.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 the mom and the k. 1 year ago on Google
    Great place to take your dog for a walk. Plenty of trails. 3 enclosed dog park areas. 2 for big dogs and 1 for the little dogs. Water available for dogs. Rest room near the parking lot.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Keith B. 1 year ago on Google • 73 reviews
    What a fantastic place to bring your family!!! Kids loved it, dog had a great time!!! Wife said the bathroom was nice as well!!! We will definitely be coming back when the weather is warmer. Still very nice in the winter. LOTS of people with their dogs as well. Well done Knox Farm!!!

  • 5/5 Michael W. 9 months ago on Google • 70 reviews
    Absolutely beautiful farm with a HUGE dog park. It’s amazing this park is provided free to the community. We found if the perfect spot to stop for a picnic before heading up to Niagara. Our dog had so much fun roaming the absolutely huge dog park. It even has a big and small dog section but the big dog section is so big you can bring your small dogs in there with no problem and there will be plenty of space for the doggies.

  • 5/5 Amanda M. 6 months ago on Google • 41 reviews
    I was at the dog park area with my daughter for a cross country race held by Checkers running club. It was a beautiful place. Plenty of dogs to see and watch in the dog park.

  • 5/5 Jennifer B. 4 months ago on Google • 11 reviews
    Amazing park with trails and a fantastic dog park area. Pretty flat landscape, but nice views. Lovely sunsets. The area of the dog park closest to the parking lot has a mud pit by the water spigot in spring, summer, fall, so I usually go to the far side. But it's a really nice dog park, with bags and/or shovels to clean up after your dog (please do!) and usually great dogs to play with and kind people. Separate small dog area. Very well kept, nice spot for a picnic. Busy in summer and fall at peak hours, they sell permits for professional photogs for family/wedding, etc. photos.

  • 5/5 Annu P. 1 year ago on Google
    It was a great visit to the Knox Farms. The place is serene and has a lake. The place is clean and gives one the time to enjoy with their loved ones. There is a dog park where dogs and people spend good quality time with each other. People also get their horses here for a walk and it's a good recreation center for humans and animals.

  • 5/5 Stephen S. 9 months ago on Google
    Just stopped for a brief visit this morning. You can walk your dog. Ride a bike or take a hike at Knox Farm State Park.

  • 5/5 Charles A. 11 months ago on Google
    Went there for one of my nephews soccer games and was surprised how nice the park was. I’ve never been there before in my life but now I will continue to go.

  • 5/5 Jennifer D. 9 months ago on Google
    Very beautiful walk Loved it and will definitely go back

  • 5/5 Jacqueline R. 1 year ago on Google
    This park is so beautiful one the the cleanest and nicest around. I love taking my daughter here for nature walks and to run & it’s always fun to see all the dogs. Only suggestion would be to have a small snack/coffee shop like they used to but it’s still such a fabulous place

  • 5/5 Cory D. 7 months ago on Google • 9 reviews
    Beautiful park with lots to do and explore. Walked around the paths for around an hour and a half and never walked the same path twice. The paths are in excellent condition and there are a lot of them to exlore. There's a nice dog park near the parking lot, it wasn't very busy but I'm sure on a day with nicer weather there would be more dogs. They even have a separate fenced off area just for smaller dogs, which is nice. Look forward to coming back and seeing what else the park has to offer.

  • 5/5 Heather H. 1 year ago on Google
    Best. Dog. Park. Ever! So beautiful, wonderfully cared for and they even had buckets of water. They also provided bags etc for cleanup if needed. So glad we took our boy there as he met many new friends and burned some energy!

  • 4/5 Joshua S. 2 years ago on Google
    Went to a brew festival at the stables there. But the park it self is good for dogs and walking seems to be a place for events as well not sure of the prices. Place seems to be well kept in the landscape department even though the buildings could use some work

  • 5/5 Jade B. 2 years ago on Google
    We love it here! One of the best dog parks in WNY! Old horse pastures turned into one of the biggest fenced in dog park we have ever been to. 3 seperate dog areas one small dog park and two big and small dogs mixed. Knox also has tons of paved and gravel trails! Very close to downtown East Aurora, lots of shops and good restaurants!


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Amenities


  • Pets
    • ✓️ Dog park
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed
  • Activities
    • ✓️ Hiking
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance

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