Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy

Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy BOPC’s mission is to steward Buffalo’s Olmsted Park and Parkway System to welcome and benefit all.

The Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy is the first nonprofit organization in the nation to manage and operate an entire urban park system that consists of over 850 acres of parks, parkways and circles. It was designed more than 150 years ago by America’s first landscape architect, Frederick Law Olmsted, making it the first of its kind in the country. The Buffalo Olmsted Park System includes:
6 PAR

KS
Cazenovia Park in South Buffalo, Delaware Park in Delaware/Parkside District, Front Park at the Peace Bridge,
Martin Luther King, Jr. Park at Fillmore Avenue, Riverside Park at Niagara and Tonawanda Street, South Park at McKinley Parkway,

7 PARKWAYS
Bidwell, Chapin, Lincoln, McKinley, Porter, Red Jacket, and Richmond

8 TRAFFIC CIRCLES | Agassiz, Colonial, Ferry, Gates, McClellan, McKinley, Soldiers, and Symphony

SMALLER SPACES | Days Park, Heacock Park, Prospect Park

We are proud to partner with the  and countless incredible cultural organizations across Western New York to celebrate B...
01/23/2025

We are proud to partner with the and countless incredible cultural organizations across Western New York to celebrate Black History Month. Every Saturday throughout the month of February, hop on a bus to experience local Black history as part of centralized program, “Together as One.” The newly enhanced MLK, Jr. Monument Plaza will serve as a tour stop on Saturday, February 22. Tap the link in our bio for more details and to register for a tour. (📸: Joe Cascio Photography )

https://www.bfloafricanamericanmuseum.org/together-as-one-2025/tours

🌿✨ Join Our Team as Volunteer Coordinator! ✨🌿Are you passionate about preserving history, nature, and community engageme...
01/16/2025

🌿✨ Join Our Team as Volunteer Coordinator! ✨🌿
Are you passionate about preserving history, nature, and community engagement? We’re looking for a dedicated Volunteer Coordinator to help us connect people with the beauty and history of our unique Frederick Law Olmsted landscape! As part of our team, you’ll have the opportunity to:
🌱 Engage with volunteers who share a love for history and the outdoors
🌿 Help preserve and maintain a cherished historic park system
🌳 Coordinate meaningful activities that impact both the landscape and local community
👥 Develop relationships with passionate individuals and groups
If you’re organized, enthusiastic, and ready to make a difference, we want to hear from you! Help us ensure this historic treasure thrives for future generations.
🔗 Apply today: bfloparks.org/jobs

Thinking of incorporating something engaging and meaningful in your 2025? 🥳🌳From now through January 10 - apply to the Y...
01/06/2025

Thinking of incorporating something engaging and meaningful in your 2025? 🥳🌳

From now through January 10 - apply to the Young Professionals for Olmsted Parks, Class of 2025! From networking with community-minded peers to gaining fundraising experience, this 9-month program aims to connect you on a deeper level with your Olmsted parks! Learn more at: bfloparks.org/ypop

Five Scholarship Opportunities Available for individuals who:
Identify as Black, Indigenous or a Person of Color (BIPOC) -and-
Works at a nonprofit with a budget under $1M -or- is an employee or owner of a small business

Ring in the new year with Reese and Coco, two of the cool Buffalo pups featured in the 2025 Olmsted Barks Calendar!📅 🦮 O...
01/02/2025

Ring in the new year with Reese and Coco, two of the cool Buffalo pups featured in the 2025 Olmsted Barks Calendar!📅 🦮 Only 20 copies left! At $20/calendar for local pick-up (84 Parkside Ave), all net proceeds help sustain the parks that are sustaining you! Learn more at bfloparks.org/barks

Bird’s eye view of Olmsted’s parkways, featuring tree care technician Gabe performed routine deadwooding and canopy elev...
12/31/2024

Bird’s eye view of Olmsted’s parkways, featuring tree care technician Gabe performed routine deadwooding and canopy elevations on the Elm trees along Bidwell Parkway 🌳 As we approach the end of 2024, please consider making a year-end donation to help sustain our mission to care for YOUR Olmsted Parks in 2025! Donate at bfloparks.org/donate

📷: Forestry crew

Snow days got us feeling the holiday vibes ❄️☃️ Hope you are staying warm and cozy!
12/23/2024

Snow days got us feeling the holiday vibes ❄️☃️ Hope you are staying warm and cozy!

Applications to the YPOP Class of 2025 now open!From now through January 10 - apply to the Young Professionals for Olmst...
12/12/2024

Applications to the YPOP Class of 2025 now open!

From now through January 10 - apply to the Young Professionals for Olmsted Parks, Class of 2025! From networking with community-minded peers to gaining fundraising experience, this 9-month program aims to connect you on a deeper level with your Olmsted parks! Learn more at: bfloparks.org/ypop

Five Scholarship Opportunities Available for individuals who:
Identify as Black, Indigenous or a Person of Color (BIPOC) -and-
Works at a nonprofit with a budget under $1M -or- is an employee or owner of a small business

Wondering what our forestry team works on during the winter months? HINT: beavers🦫 and beetles🪲 From Mike Sawyer, Forest...
12/12/2024

Wondering what our forestry team works on during the winter months? HINT: beavers🦫 and beetles🪲

From Mike Sawyer, Forestry Manager -

First photo: “The team and I are enjoying a lovely day in our northernmost park, working on routine canopy elevations throughout the garden and around the shelters. There’s lots of Oaks up here so we schedule the pruning for the winter months as to avoid potentially spreading a lethal fungal pathogen known as Oak Wilt, which is transmitted during the growing season by a native bark beetle. If you’ve never seen the garden up here, I highly recommend swinging by in the spring to enjoy this glorious landscape as it buds back to life.”

Second photo: “A foggy day at Hoyt Lake in Delaware Park! The team & I spent the morning installing tree protection around both newly planted & established shoreline trees that are vulnerable to deer and beaver activity. After lunch, we broke out the rigging gear and heavy equipment in order to pull an ash tree out of the lake. It had failed due to the beaver activity. Thankfully, Bucky seems to be favoring buckthorn (invasive) & ash (native but no guaranteed future due to emerald ash borer). With the safeguards in place, hopefully this will be the only significant tree loss around the lake this winter.”

We are grateful and so proud of our talented and dedicated Forestry Team of 3! 💚🧡 Please consider making a year-end gift to help sustain their efforts to care for our tree canopies and green spaces all year round: bfloparks.org/donate

📷: Mike Sawyer

We are incredibly grateful to our friends at The Buffalo History Museum for many things, including their amazing volunte...
12/10/2024

We are incredibly grateful to our friends at The Buffalo History Museum for many things, including their amazing volunteer efforts this past Fall! The hedgerow along the greenhouse at Dr. MLK, Jr. Park had become severely overgrown, encroaching on our compost production area. Together, we trimmed back the hedges, cleared out compost production space, and completely revamped one of our outdoor tree holding area.

In just three hours, we removed nearly two tons of debris, transforming the space into a much more functional and efficient area. Check out the last photos for an after pic! Thank you The Buffalo History Museum!

Winter walks in your Olmsted parks 😍 Thank you for sharing this moment .lil.elway. Don’t forget to check out our limited...
12/07/2024

Winter walks in your Olmsted parks 😍 Thank you for sharing this moment .lil.elway. Don’t forget to check out our limited edition 2025 Olmsted Barks calendar (only 30+ copies left!), a perfect holiday gift for the pup lover in your life! Details at bfloparks.org/barks

As we transition into the cooler weather this holiday season, please check on weather conditions, dress in layers and hy...
11/28/2024

As we transition into the cooler weather this holiday season, please check on weather conditions, dress in layers and hydrate often when visiting your parks! 🍂❄️ Be sure to also sign up for BuffAlert (text your zip code to 38276) to receive weather and closure updates.

The Conservancy offices are closed Thursday 11/28-Sunday Dec 1 for the holidays. May you and your loved ones have a safe and happy holiday season!

This past summer, incoming UB students participated in the Ready Set Buffalo program gave back to their new community by...
11/27/2024

This past summer, incoming UB students participated in the Ready Set Buffalo program gave back to their new community by joining the Riverside Park Crew to care for the River Rock Garden. This rain garden is one of the largest is WNY, and is filled with hundreds of native trees, shrubs, and perennials, that play a vital role in slowing down and filtering stormwater runoff. Gardens like this in Buffalo not only improve water and air quality but also provide a peaceful space for our community to enjoy.

This year, over 300 volunteers contributed to the care of the River Rock Garden. Without their support, maintaining this space wouldn’t be possible. Volunteer opportunities in the River Rock Garden will resume this coming March—stay tuned! 😍🌷
UB Student Association University at Buffalo Student Experience

Fall at Caz 🍂🍃 Shout out to district supervisor Dennis Martinez and his team for all that they do for Cazenovia Park and...
11/19/2024

Fall at Caz 🍂🍃 Shout out to district supervisor Dennis Martinez and his team for all that they do for Cazenovia Park and Olmsted’s South District! As the operations crew work on fall management and winter preparation, please consider making a year-end gift to help sustain these public green spaces: bfloparks.org/donate

Meet the charming Bruno Basilius Bejger  at Prospect Park 😍🐶 Bruno is one of 12 featured pups in the Olmsted Barks 2025 ...
11/12/2024

Meet the charming Bruno Basilius Bejger at Prospect Park 😍🐶 Bruno is one of 12 featured pups in the Olmsted Barks 2025 Calendar, now available for pre-order at bfloparks.org/barks

Special thanks to our calendar sponsors Buffalo Bills, Orchard Park Veterinary Medical Center , The Buffalo Zoo, Burchfield Penney Art Center, Bison Bath & Kitchen Design and Alice, Ever After Books.

Fall over Soldiers Circle, the connecting point of three Olmsted parkways 🍂 As our operations crew work to maintain and ...
11/08/2024

Fall over Soldiers Circle, the connecting point of three Olmsted parkways 🍂 As our operations crew work to maintain and winterize your Olmsted landscapes for the fall and winter respectively, we hope you are enjoying the autumn foliage and cool weather! Please consider making a year-end gift to help sustain these urban green spaces for years to come: bfloparks.org/donate

📷: Mike Sawyer, Forestry Manager

11/06/2024
The difference in less than a week - Oct 29 vs Oct 23! Thank you forestry manager Mike Sawyer for sharing the team’s off...
11/05/2024

The difference in less than a week - Oct 29 vs Oct 23! Thank you forestry manager Mike Sawyer for sharing the team’s office views with us! 🍂🍃 Our mighty forestry team of 3 is working hard to prepare the tree canopies in your Olmsted parks for the winter. Thank you for your patience!

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84 Parkside Avenue
Buffalo, NY
14214

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Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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