BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – A NEW A LA CARTE RESTAURANT COULD SOON OPEN IN THE MARCY CASINO AT DELAWARE PARK, BUT FIRST, PARKS AND CITY OFFICIALS WANT TO HEAR WHAT COMMUNITY MEMBERS THINK ABOUT THE PROPOSAL.
Magnolia Events, which handles catering for the private events like weddings at the Casino already, is hoping to expand operations to include a restaurant that’s open to the public on the building’s second floor.
BUFFALO, N.Y. – Since February of 2016, a proposed ala carte restaurant on the upper level of the Marcy Casino has been in active discussion between the Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy, Magnolia Events, the City of Buffalo and the community. Read More
FREDERICK LAW OLMSTED IS MOST WELL KNOWN FOR BEING THE FATHER OF AMERICAN LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE, BUT HE WAS ALSO SOMETHING OF A JACK-OF-ALL-TRADES: A SAILOR, FARMER, ABOLITIONIST, WRITER, REFORMER, PUBLIC HEALTH WORKER, AND CONSERVATIONIST.
Join Elizabeth and Dan as they chat about Olmsted’s fascinating life and work!
RECENTLY, THE 2ND ANNUAL SPRING INTO SUMMER LUNCHEON WAS HOSTED BY THE BUFFALO OLMSTED PARK CONSERVANCY. THIS EVENT IS ONE OF THE BIG FUNDRAISERS OF THE YEAR.
The funds from last year went to purchase new equipment including one of those huge lawn mowers that can cost as much as a car. With over 2 million visits each year and 1,600 public events … we Buffalonians keep the employees and volunteers hustling. Read More
THERE’S ONLY ONE PLACE IN THE CITY WHERE YOU CAN SAY HEY TO A GIRAFFE, WATCH SOME PICK-UP HOOPS, AND DUCK WAYWARD TEE SHOTS ALL WITHIN A 10-MINUTE WALK – DELAWARE PARK.
Maybe it’s because I grew up in rural Western New York surrounded by green space. Maybe it’s because I spent almost my entire 20s living within a mile of the park. Or, maybe it’s because I’ve run the park’s 1.8 mile loop more times than I can count, but I’ve always held a strong place in my heart for Delaware Park. Read More
AS THE CROWN JEWEL OF FREDERICK LAW OLMSTED’S PARK SYSTEM, DELAWARE PARK HAS LONG BEEN A DESTINATION POINT FOR WESTERN NEW YORKERS.
The notoriety of the park has taken on greater significance in recent years with two notable accolades. In 2014, Delaware Park was named one of the Best Places in America. Last year, it had the dubious honor of being designated as one of the Top 10 Places in the World.*
