Niagara Falls State Park

Name: Niagara Falls State Park
Address: 332 Prospect St, NY, Niagara Falls, Niagara Falls, US
Telephone: +17162781794

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Niagara Falls State Park in Niagara Falls, New York, protects American Falls, Bridal Veil Falls and part of Horseshoe Falls, and overlooks the Niagara Gorge.

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Why go

Access to Maid of the Mist tour boats
Access to Cave of the Winds

Opening hours

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Monday00:00 – 23:59

Tuesday00:00 – 23:59

Wednesday00:00 – 23:59

Thursday00:00 – 23:59

Friday00:00 – 23:59

Saturday00:00 – 23:59

Sunday00:00 – 23:59

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0.89 square
The park covers 0.89 square kilometres.
Parc d'État de Niagara Falls - Wikipedia
It was the first U.S. state park established through eminent domain.
Niagara Falls State Park - Wikipedia
1963
The Niagara Reservation became a National Historic Landmark on 23 May 1963.
Niagara Falls State Park - Wikipedia

History

Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux designed the reservation around public access and preservation of its natural scenery.

1860sFrederick Law Olmsted began advocating to preserve the area around the falls.
1879Olmsted and James T. Gardner recommended public access and state purchase of land.
1883Olmsted and others formed the Niagara Falls Association to seek public protection of the falls.
30 April 1883Governor Grover Cleveland signed the state reservation bill.
1885The Niagara Reservation was established. Thomas Vincent Welch, who helped secure the bill, became its first superintendent and served until 1903.

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1966The park was added to the National Register of Historic Places.
2003A $44 million refurbishment of trails, bridges and the visitor center was completed.

Tips for your visit

Explore the park’s hiking and nature trails.
A food concession is available in the park.
The park also has a museum and gift shop.
The Niagara Adventure Theater shows the film “Niagara: Miracles, Myths and Magic.”

Sources: Niagara Falls State Park - Wikipedia · Parc d'État de Niagara Falls - Wikipedia · checked 26 Sep 2026

Where

332 Prospect St, NY, Niagara Falls

Website: niagarafallsstatepark.com/
Phone: +17162781794

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Questions and answers

What does Niagara Adventure Theater show?

The IMAX film “Niagara: Miracles, Myths and Magic.”

Can I go fishing at Niagara Falls State Park?

The park has fishing areas.

Are picnic tables available at Niagara Falls State Park?

Yes, the park has picnic tables.

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