The best parks & outdoor spots in Chautauqua County

4 parks & outdoor spots we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Parks & Outdoors · 4 places · showing the latest additions first

Lucille Ball Memorial Park

Parks & Outdoors

Give Lucille Ball Memorial Park a spin this week, a Chautauqua Lake spot where you can snap a pic with the Lucy statues, launch the boat,…

21 Boulevard Ave (Jamestown)

“Give Lucille Ball Memorial Park a spin this week, a Chautauqua Lake spot where you can snap a pic with the Lucy statues, launch the boat, or let the kids conquer the playground. Quick, easy, and delightfully local, it’s a low-stress way to sneak in some summer joy.”

From the Chautauqua County newsletter, September 9, 2026

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Cassadaga Lakes Nature Park

Parks & Outdoors

Cassadaga Lakes Nature Park is a low-key local gem for easy hikes and serious birdwatching, with two well-marked loops through hemlock and…

8131 NY-60 (Cassadaga)

“Cassadaga Lakes Nature Park is a low-key local gem for easy hikes and serious birdwatching, with two well-marked loops through hemlock and white pine and views over Mud Lake. It’s a 77-acre preserve on the New York State Birding Trail where more than 175 bird species have been recorded.”

From the Chautauqua County newsletter, September 2, 2026

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Allen Park

Parks & Outdoors

From pickup games and grill-ready picnic spots to that sledding hill you swear is steeper in winter, Allen Park keeps the simple stuff fun.…

31 Hughes St (Jamestown)

“From pickup games and grill-ready picnic spots to that sledding hill you swear is steeper in winter, Allen Park keeps the simple stuff fun. Swing by this week, loop the exercise course, maybe catch a bandshell show, then call it a day well spent.”

From the Chautauqua County newsletter, September 14, 2026

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Bergman Park

Parks & Outdoors

When the crew needs fresh air and a low-key hang, Bergman Park has well-kept baseball fields, a solid basketball court, and a playground…

487 Baker St (Jamestown)

“When the crew needs fresh air and a low-key hang, Bergman Park has well-kept baseball fields, a solid basketball court, and a playground that actually tires kids out. Pack a glove, shoot a few hoops, let everyone run it off before dinner.”

From the Chautauqua County newsletter, September 21, 2026

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