Reservoir State Park is a year-round outdoor recreation area in Niagara Falls, New York, with sports facilities, trails and access to fishing. It sits about a 7-minute drive from a Niagara Falls hotel near Fashion Outlets, making it an easy change of pace from the falls district.
- Location: 5777 Witmer Road, Niagara Falls, NY 14304
- Hours: open 24 hours
- Activities: Walking, biking, fishing, court sports and winter recreation
- Restrooms: Available from mid-April through late October
Where is Reservoir State Park?
Reservoir State Park is in Niagara County, within the Niagara Region of New York State Parks. Its address is 5777 Witmer Road, Niagara Falls, NY 14304, and the park has three access points: Entrance, Secondary Entrance (Softball Fields) and Old Military Road Entrance.
For driving directions, use the park address or call the park. The operator’s reservation page also gives GPS coordinates of 43.13004, -79.01092. The park’s information number is (716) 284-5778.
What can you do at Reservoir State Park?
Reservoir State Park has room for casual recreation as well as organized sports, with activities that change by season.
Walk or hike the trails, ride a bike, or use the tennis and pickleball courts, basketball courts, roller hockey court, cricket pitches and softball diamonds. The grounds also include picnic facilities, grills, a playground and playing fields. Soccer, running and kite flying are among the activities visitors take part in.
Part of the park overlooks the Robert Moses Power Plant Reservoir, where fishing is available. At the fishing-pier level, a dedicated walkway from the lower parking area leads to stairs or a handicapped-access elevator.
The pier can close because of weather or high water, and shoreline stairs are closed for safety. For current fishing-area conditions, call the New York Power Authority at (716) 286-6662.
Winter recreation includes sledding, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. The driving range, soccer fields and sledding hill are available in season. R/C airplane flying is permitted year-round from dawn to dusk, but requires a permit; the fee is $50.
What facilities and seasonal access should you plan around?
The park is open from dawn to dusk throughout the year. Restrooms are available from mid-April through late October, so plan accordingly if you visit outside that period.
Reservations and permitted activities may have separate fees. New York State Parks says most state parks charge a vehicle-use fee, but Reservoir State Park does not give a general entry fee. The park has five pavilions with rental prices from $60 to $210 and capacities of 50 to 80 people; check pavilion availability through Reserve America.
Seasonal reservations are available for some fields and courts. The park asks visitors to call (716) 284-5778 about baseball-field reservations, available in season from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., and basketball, hockey and tennis court reservations, available in season from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
A non-electric picnic shelter is reservable in season. A warming pavilion hall rental is available from April 1 through October 31, noon to 7 p.m.
You may bring up to two pets in day-use areas unless a sign or directive prohibits them. Keep pets supervised and on a leash no longer than 6 feet, or crated. Pets are not allowed in playgrounds, buildings, golf courses, boardwalks, pools, spray-grounds or guarded beaches, except service animals.
How do you get to Reservoir State Park from the hotel area?
From Aarya Hotel By Niagara Fashion Outlets, Reservoir State Park is about a 7-minute drive. Use the park address for navigation or call for driving directions. If you are planning other outings, you can also check how to get to Niagara Falls from the hotel.
Parking-area access to the fishing pier is separate from the shoreline stairs: use the dedicated walkway from the lower parking area, then the stairs or accessible elevator. Conditions at the pier can change with weather and water levels.
When does Reservoir State Park fit into a Niagara Falls visit?
Choose the park when you want outdoor recreation beyond the main Niagara Falls attractions, especially if your plans include sports, a picnic, a trail outing or seasonal winter activities. Its mix of open grounds and facilities makes it possible to pair more active pursuits with a quieter stop.
For a day focused on the falls, you can plan the park as a separate outing rather than trying to fit every activity into one visit. If driving is part of your Niagara Falls plans, the guide to where to leave your car near Niagara Falls covers parking considerations for that area.
Before you go: Hours, facilities and seasonal activities can vary; check the official New York State Parks site before you go.
FAQs
Is Reservoir State Park open year-round?
open 24 hours. Yes. The park is open daily from dawn to dusk year-round, though some facilities and activities are seasonal.
Is there an admission fee?
The park does not give a general entry fee. New York State Parks says most parks charge a vehicle-use fee, while reservations and permitted activities may have separate fees.
Can you fish at Reservoir State Park?
Fishing is available at the Robert Moses Power Plant Reservoir overlook. The fishing pier may close due to weather or high water; call the New York Power Authority at (716) 286-6662 for current conditions.
Are pets allowed?
Up to two pets are allowed in day-use areas unless prohibited by a sign or directive. Pets must be supervised and leashed no longer than 6 feet or crated, with some areas excluded.