Jewel of the Southtowns: A Brief History of Chestnut Ridge Park

By William C. Even - July 15, 2015

Thanks to a successful partnership between county and conservancy, the largest of the Erie County parks has been experiencing a renaissance in recent years. Here we look at the park’s creation, decline and how it is bouncing back.

The full content is available in the Summer 2015 Issue.

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Jewel of the Southtowns: A Brief History of Chestnut Ridge Park