What To Do At Fort Niagara Fort Niagara • Picnicking - 5 pavilions and over 500 Route 18F STATE PARK picnic tables Youngstown, NY 14174 • Swimming at the pool, slide pool and Park Office: (716) 745-7273 wading pool Old Fort Niagara: (716) 745-7611 • Soccer on 20 soccer fields Four Mile Campsite (716) 745-3802 • Boating from two launches in the Niagara IN AN EMERGENCY River Police, Ambulance, Fire……………….…….911 • Hiking on two mile hiking trail. Park Police...... (716) 278-1777 • Nature Center (Seasonal) •• Fishing - cleaning station available at boat Special Passes launch. The Access Pass is available to New Yorkers with • Winter Activities qualifying disabilities. The Golden Park Program sledding allows State residents 62 years of age or snowshoeing older unlimited weekday and non-holiday access to all state parks by showing a NYS driver’s license or cross-country skiing non-driver identification. The Empire Passport waterfowl hunting (by permit) provides unlimited vehicle entry to most state parks and recreation areas. Passes can be purchased in person at most state parks or recreation areas, or by mail from State Parks, Albany, NY 12238. Accessible parking spaces and restrooms are available. Contact the park office for specific information. Interpretive Programs The Niagara Region Park Interpretive Programs Office provides park education programs, walks and hikes year-round. For more information and a schedule of programs, please call (716) 282-5154 or (716) 549-1050 Youngstown, New York www.nysparks.com Follow Us on Facebook

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The Fort Niagara Story when it became Fort Niagara State Park. A U.S. Four Mile Creek State Park Fort Niagara State Park is located at the mouth Coast Guard station was established there in This camping only park is located on the of the where it enters Lake 1893, and this station remains in service today. shore of four miles east of . It is in the Village of Youngstown, New Old Fort Niagara itself has been restored by Niagara State Park. The campground con- York directly across the Niagara River from the “Old Fort Niagara Association,” a private tains 275 campsites, and provide hot show- Niagara-On-The Lake, Ontario, Canada and non-profit organization. This organization ers, laundry facilities, play areas, a camp directly across Lake Ontario from , operates and maintains Old Fort Niagara and runs store, and hiking and fishing. The camp- Canada—which can be seen on a clear day. tours year-round. In 2006 a multi-million dollar ground is open mid-April through mid-Octo- Adjacent to the park are Old Fort Niagara, which Visitor Center opened, featuring the original flag ber. Call 716-745-3802 for information or dates back to 1726, and U. S. Coast Guard flown over the Fort during the War of 1812, 1-800-456-2267 for reservations. Station Niagara. videos, and many displays. Old Fort Niagara also The major activities in the 248 acre Park are hosts many reenactments featuring hundreds of picnicking at 5 pavilions and over 500 picnic re-enactors and many special events during the tables; swimming in the pool, slide pool and year. They can be reached at 716-745-7611 or wading pool; soccer on 20 soccer fields; boating www.oldfortniagara.org. from two launches in the Niagara River, and hiking the two mile hiking trail. There is a TO ALL OF OUR GUESTS Nature Center open in the summer. Fort Niagara Swimming Pool: Please follow lifeguard in- hosts numerous tournaments, including fishing, structions. No food or beverages are permitted in soccer, lacrosse, ultimate frisbee and sight hound the swimming area. coursing tournaments. Winter activities include sledding, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, and Pets: Pets must be properly licensed and immunized waterfowl hunting (by permit only). For more as required by law and must be under your control at information call 716-745-7273. all times. Dogs must be restrained by a leash not The Fort Niagara site is a major historic site— exceeding six feet and pets are not allowed in swim- the longest continuously occupied military site in ming pool areas. Under the Pooper Scooper Law, you the country. It began as a French military post in must clean up after your pet. the late 1600’s, and included the famous “French Respecting Wildlife: Please do not feed or Castle,” the oldest building on the Great Lakes, harass any wildlife while visiting the park. If you built in 1726. see any wildlife that appears ill, contact park The Fort was captured by the British in 1759, personnel immediately. If you come in physical and became a U.S. Army Post in 1796. Old Fort contact with an animal, report it to a park Niagara served as an active post until 1916. The employee right away. area outside the historic fort, the “new” Fort Niagara, served as an Army post until the 1960’s, Lakeside Farm Market Open 7 Days A Week 10 am- 7 pm Wine ~ Fresh Fruit ~ Homemade Pies Fresh Fruit & Vegetables Fudge ~ Ice Cream Ice & More Farm Animals and Playground 1755 Youngstown Rd., Youngstown NY 14174 3760 Quaker Road 716-772-2211 Gasport, NY www.beckerfarms.com 716-791-4746

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