Chestnut Ridge Park Casino Meeting Room

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Chestnut Ridge Park Casino Meeting Rooms
Chestnut Ridge Park Casino Meeting Room

Kiwanis Club of Buffalo

All children matter. Yet, not every child can enjoy Chestnut Ridge Park, the largest and most popular park in Erie County’s 10,000-acre park system.
A Playground for All will be the first inclusive play space in an Erie County Park, welcoming children and families of all abilities to interact in inspired, free outdoor play. Located adjacent to the historic casino with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant accessible parking and bathrooms, it is designed to exceed the requirements of the ADA.
Chestnut Ridge Park is Erie County’s largest, oldest and most popular county park famous for majestic views, iconic toboggan runs and natural settings. A year-round regional asset, it attracts more than 250,000 visitors from around the country and the world. A large part of our community cannot enjoy it, however, because there are few spaces that accommodate children with special needs. Most playground equipment in the park is outdated, unsafe and doesn’t meet current accessibility codes.
The largest minority group in the U.S. is people with disabilities. In New York, 17% of school-age kids have disabilities (NYS Dept. of Education). Only 16% of western New York youth get one hour of daily physical activity. Disabled kids get 4.5 times less (Center on Physical Activity and Disability, 2008).
A Playground for All will serve thousands by creating an accessible play space in Chestnut Ridge Park where children of all abilities will be fully included for the first time.

Additional Information

The highest award that is given to an architect. He stated that Santaland will be held at Chestnut Ridge Park on Saturday, December 10th and Sunday, December l’ from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm in the Park Casino. Councilmember Kaczor stated that he hoped that Stan Jemiolo. Who was a former Town. The circa 1925 casino features a meeting room, concessions and an observation platform on the upper level with a great view of the city of Buffalo. The Eternal Flame Falls, a 35 foot (10 meters) high waterfall with three natural gas flames, is located within the park.

What organizations will support this playground project?: Kiwanis Club of Buffalo, Orchard Park Kiwanis, Niagara Frontier South Division New York District Kiwanis International, American Legion Orchard Park Post 567, Community Services for Every1, Erie County Office for People with Disabilities, Erie County Department of Parks, Recreation and Forestry, Erie County Capital funds, Homes for Autism Foundation, the IDEA Center- State University of New York at Buffalo, Lawley Insurance, Orchard Park Chamber of Commerce, People Inc., Polymer Conversions, Gerald F. and Karen Reger Family Foundation, Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Legacy Funds/Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo, Sensational Fun, Inc. State Assembly Pat Burke, and Visit Buffalo Niagara

How will you ensure your playground is ready to be installed by Kiwanis One Day 2020?: A Playground for All at Chestnut Ridge Park is expected to cost about $450,000. To date $363,768 has been committed in cash and in-kind contributions. Because of the support of the regional community, we are confident it will be completed by 2021.

Please feel free to include additional comments about your application.: Parks are where children make important connections – with family, peers, nature and healthy play. An inclusive playground, based on universal design principles, will make the park available to people of all abilities, including children with special needs. A Playground for All will make Chestnut Ridge Park a place where all are welcome. In a space where everyone can play together, the sensory rich environment enables kids to develop physically, socially and emotionally and engage in inspired play. The play structures will provide experiences that involve movement and balance, proprioceptive challenges for muscle coordination, and a combination of tactile, visual and auditory opportunities. The design includes a main structure for 5 – 12-year olds, a smaller structure for 2 – 5-year olds, and other free-standing elements that encourage physical activity and socialization. Surfacing materials will allow for ease of access for any mobility devices, while meeting all safety and regulatory requirements. The main structure has a variety of play experiences and several entrance points for children using wheelchairs or walkers. The structure for younger children is designed to develop balance and coordination skills. Free standing elements shared by all ages include a collection of swings, spinners, We-saws (an adaptive seesaw) and areas for quiet play, where children can explore music, colors, letters and numbers, all of which supports sensory and cognitive development. A Playground for All welcomes all children, of all abilities, at all stages of development and all levels of engagement to Erie County’s most popular park, Chestnut Ridge. Erie County Parks Department will keep this wonderful addition in good repair as part of the regular Chestnut Ridge maintenance regimen. All sponsors, including Kiwanians, will keep an eye on it as it is used daily throughout the year.

This 53,000 square foot facility is the largest indoor area for exposition-type activities between Charleston and Pittsburgh. It consists of a 48,600 square feet main hall, with a supporting structure of 5,250 square feet for storage, administrative offices, restrooms, lobby, and a warming kitchen. Our facility provides over one acre of indoor space for trade shows, dinners, sporting events and rentals for private parties, reunions, or receptions. As well as the main hall can seat up to 4,500 persons, has room for 220 10’x10′ booths, or four regulation size basketball courts. Funding for the construction of this facility was from the Hazel Ruby McQuain Charitable Trust. Mylan Park’s Community Center & Pavilion is a great place for any event.

Located just minutes from Interstate 79, Mylan Park’s Hazel & J.W. Ruby Community Center can accommodate any special event you have planned! Whether you are a planner, promoter or event host, the expo center is equipped to help produce a successful event. In addition to over one acre of indoor exhibit/activity space and set-up flexibility for any size event, the following is also offered:

• On-site Parking
• Cable TV/High Speed Wireless Internet
• EZ load-in and out. Two Garage Doors (one with hydraulic lift)
• Large Lobby Area
• Event Office
• Outdoor Event Space
• Can be divided by installed curtains
• Quality House Sound System

Chestnut Ridge Park Casino Meeting Rooms

Additional services are available for your next event.

Chestnut Ridge Park Casino Meeting Room

Consider renting our Community Center & Pavilion for your next event! Additional service and equipment is available including pipe and drape, sound systems, tables, chairs, a dance floor, stage, podium, and more!

Set up your rental today by emailing events@mylanpark.org or by calling us at (304) 973-9733.