Though better known for its snow, Buffalo's short but robust growing season results in lush gardens in all parts of the city, on big and small plots alike. Buffalo also has Olmsted designed parks, parkways, and neighborhoods, along with newer parks and gardens popping up as the city renews itself. The city has even developed its own style of garden, and the "Buffalo Garden" neighborhood garden walks occur in various sections of the city beginning in mid-summer draw visitors from all parts of the US.
In addition, the city tree cover has slowly recovered from the Dutch Elm blight of 50 years ago, with the tree canopy covering more neighborhoods year-by-year.
All pictures below taken by me, and these and others can be found in my
Green Buffalo Flickr Album, and more pictures from Buffalo and surrounding communities can be found in my
Buffalo Neighborhood Flickr Albums.
Every image was taken within the 40.4 square miles of land area of the City of Buffalo, New York.
Downtown Buffalo has public squares and new parks developing along the waterfront.
Allentown neighborhood is just north of downtown
The
Delaware District is north of Allentown, and is on either side of Delaware Avenue as it runs up to Delaware Park. It includes the old Millionaire's Row, and still many wealthy areas. Olmsted Parkways and Circles cross this neighborhood.
Elmwood Village neighborhood is just west of the Delaware District, centered on Elmwood Avenue. The Olmsted Parkways, along with a few Circles, are in this neighborhood.
The
Lower West Side is immediately west of downtown, and bordered by Allentown.
The
West Side is generally the area along the Niagara River south of Delaware Park and Scajaquada Creek.
Black Rock is a neighborhood in northwest Buffalo, just north of the West Side.
Riverside is the neighborhood in far northwest Buffalo.
North Park is the far north-central neighborhood in the city.
Parkside East is an Olmsted designed neighborhood wrapped along the eastern side of Delaware Park.
Central Park is a neighborhood located between Parkside East and North Park.
Parkside West is located along the north side of Delaware Park, built on the former grounds of the 1901 Worlds Fair (Pan-American Exposition).
The
Medical Center/Fruit Belt neighborhood, north of downtown and east of Allentown.
The
University Heights neighborhood, in far northeast Buffalo. Can see Niagara Falls mist and skyline from the University steps, 16 miles away.
LaSalle neighborhood, adjacent to the University Heights.
Kaisertown neighborhood, in East Buffalo.
Lovejoy neighborhood, in East Buffalo.
Broadway-Fillmore neighborhood, in East Buffalo.
Old First Ward neighborhood, along the Buffalo River.
South Buffalo neighborhood.
Delaware Park and Forest Lawn Cemetary.
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