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DeVeaux Woods State Park

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Address
3120 De Veaux Woods Drive
Niagara Falls, NY 14305
Latitude 43.119214677099997
Longitude -79.057425104399996

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Pet Policy

A maximum of two pets are allowed in day use areas unless prohibited by sign or directive. Pets are to be supervised at all times and either be crated or on a leash not more than 6-feet in length. Proof of rabies inoculation shall be produced if requested by staff. Pets are not permitted in playgrounds, buildings, golf courses, boardwalks, pools and spray-grounds or guarded beaches (this does not apply to service animals).

DeVeaux Woods State Park has two ball diamonds, a playground, picnic facilities, nature trails through a meadow and Old Growth Woods, and a path that leads across the Niagara Scenic Parkway to Whirlpool State Park with access to the Niagara gorge trail system. 

Pavilion Information
DeVeaux Woods has one pavilion available for rental. The day use price is $60 and can accommodate up to 50 people. For more specific details and information on how to reserve a pavilion at DeVeaux Woods State Park visit ReserveAmerica.com.

DeVeaux has a Dog Park, completed in 2019 with separated sections for small and large dog and a full exterior fenced "run" that borders the enclosure.

Pet Policy: A maximum of two pets are allowed in day use areas unless prohibited by sign or directive. Pets are to be supervised at all times and either be crated or on a leash not more than 6-feet in length. Proof of rabies inoculation shall be produced if requested by staff. Pets are not permitted in playgrounds, buildings, golf courses, boardwalks, pools and spray-grounds or guarded beaches (this does not apply to service animals).

Hours of Operation

  • Restroom facilities are available year round
  • Open year round, dawn to dusk.
  • Picnic Shelter (Non-Electric): Available for reservations in season. For more specific details and information on how to reserve a pavilion at DeVeaux Woods State Park visit ReserveAmerica.com.

Fees & Rates

Most New York State Parks charge a vehicle use fee to enter the facility. Fees vary by location and season. A list of entry fees and other park use fees is available below. For fees not listed or to verify information, please contact the park directly.

The easy-to-use Empire Pass card is $80- and your key to all-season enjoyment with unlimited day-use entry at most facilities operated by State Parks and the State Dept. of Environmental Conservation including forests, beaches, trails and more. Purchase online or contact your favorite park for more information. Learn more about our Admission Programs including the Empire Pass.

  • General Park Usage:
  • No Fee Parking

Highlights of DeVeaux Woods State Park:

  • At DeVeaux Woods State Park, one can "step back in time" to see what much of Western New York was like prior to European settlement. The old-growth forest is dominated by white, red and black oak trees and supports a fair diversity of shrub, moss, lichen, and mushroom species.
  • One of the only old growth forests in an urban setting in the United States is at DeVeaux Woods State Park.
  • The oldest tree at DeVeaux Woods State Park is around 315 years old.
  • Deeded by Samuel DeVeaux in 1853, the property was home to the DeVeaux College for Orphans and Destitute Children, and later became the DeVeaux School.
  • DeVeaux Woods is located within the Niagara River Corridor, which is a recognized National Audubon Important Bird Area (IBA), and the first international (both Canadian and American) IBA site adopted in the world.

Look and listen for these birds at our Park:

Everyone is a Steward: Be a DeVeaux Woods State Park Hero!

  • Know the rules and concerns for the area you'll be visiting.
  • Preserve the past: examine, but do not touch, cultural or historic structures and artifacts.
  • Let nature's sounds prevail. Avoid loud voices and noises.
  • Respect other visitors and protect the quality of their experience. Be courteous. Yield to other users on the trail.
  • Observe wildlife from a distance. Do not follow or approach them. Never feed animals. Feeding wildlife damages their health, alters natural behaviors, and exposes them to predators and other dangers.
  • Avoid using trails when they are excessively muddy.
  • Don't litter.

Ask a Naturalist!

Q: What is an Old Growth Forest?

A: An old-growth forest (also termed primary forest, virgin forest, primeval forest, or ancient woodland) is a forest that has reached a great age without significant disturbance, so it exhibits unique ecological features and in some cases may be classified as a climax community. Old-growth features include a diversity of tree-related structures that serve as wildlife habitat, which leads to higher biodiversity of the forested ecosystem. Diversified tree structure includes multi-layered canopies and canopy gaps, high variance of tree heights and diameters, diversity of decaying classes and sizes of woody debris, and diversity of tree species.

Q: How can I identify Poison Ivy?

A: "Leaves of three? Let them be!" or "One, two, three? Don't touch me." These plants have a cluster of three leaves at the end of a long stem. More identifying indicators of leaves include three leaflets sitting on a long steam and alternating leaves. The leaflets are broad and the two lateral (side) leaflets are smaller than the terminal (center) leaf. The center leaf usually (almost always) has a small steam, whereas the two side leaves grow directly from the vine and do not have small stems. The leaves tend to be a bright to dark, waxy green when viewed from above. When viewed from underneath, they appear lighter and fuzzier. In spring, the leaves are usually a bright green, while in fall, they turn red.

Q: I saw an animal that looked sick, who should I contact?

A: If an animal appears to be acting strangely it may be sick. Do not go near it!! Find an employee of the park and notify them, or contact a local authority.

Did You Know?

- DID YOU KNOW? An American Goldfinch nest can be so tightly woven as to hold water.

- DID YOU KNOW? The process of vegetation change is called forest succession. "Disturbances," notably fire, insects, disease, climate and human activity, influence the direction and rate of change.

- CHECK IT OUT! In a good year, an oak tree produces between 70,000-150,000 acorns per tree.

 

Thu 17 Oct
Hunter’s Moon at DeVeaux
Thursday, October 17, 2024 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM
DeVeaux Woods State Park
Come see the Hunter's Moon at DeVeaux Woods State Park and learn more about Earth's one and only moon! Registration required at Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Thu 14 Nov
Owl Prowl
Thursday, November 14, 2024 06:30 PM - 08:00 PM
DeVeaux Woods State Park
Learn about the common owls found in the area while taking a walk through the trail at DeVeaux Woods in search of these nocturnal birds in action! Registration required at Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Did You Know? In a good year, an oak tree produces between 70,000-150,000 acorns per tree.

Amenities Information

  • Amenities
  • Grills
  • Hiking
  • Pavilions and Shelter Rentals (Accessible)
  • Playgrounds * ADA
  • Playing Fields
  • Snowshoeing/X-Country Skiing