BUFFALO, N.Y. — The City of Buffalo alongside the Department of Public Works, Division of Parks and Recreation, and the Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy announced rules for those to follow if viewing the solar eclipse at certain locations, and parks in Buffalo.
Mayor Byron W. Brown said, “The total solar eclipse in Buffalo is coming up quickly and we continue to ask City residents and visitors to take this rare celestial event seriously. Plan ahead if you haven’t already. Follow the rules. And be patient and prepared. With Buffalo so uniquely positioned to view the eclipse, people from around the country will be flocking here to see it for themselves. Public safety is our top priority. I thank the Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy for collaborating with us to ensure this event will be a safe and enjoyable experience for all.”
All City of Buffalo Parks will be open on the day of the solar eclipse which is April 8 from sunrise to sunset.
Those who plan to attend at any of the locations are asked out of safety to either walk to their neighborhood park or gather at the locations listed below.
Important information for Monday, April 8, 2024
- All golf courses will be closed.
- All athletic fields and baseball diamonds will be closed, please stay off of diamonds and fields.
- There are no scheduled special events in parks.
- Tifft Nature Preserve parking area will be closed to vehicles and building facilities will be closed.
- All vehicles must be properly parked. Motorists can park in legal street parking spots nearby or designated off-street parking locations as detailed on park maps. Designated off-street parking locations are limited.
- Consider walking, biking, or taking public transportation to parks.
- Please pick up after yourselves, by taking everything you bring into the park with you when you leave.
Park Rules
- No vehicles on grass, open fields, or park pathways.
- No grills or open fires.
- No glass bottles.
- No camping or overnight parking in any City of Buffalo park or parking lot.
- No littering, please place all trash in designated totes or pack it out.
- All dogs must be leashed.
For more information, City of Buffalo residents can text ECLIPSE to 38276.
People can also visit www.buffalony.gov/1689/Eclipse to learn more.
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