First Beach-Goers... As If On Cue
It didn't take long for the first beach inhabitants to take advantage of the newly opened Erie Basin Marina Beach. Just after the ribbon was cut I happened to be standing on the deck of the boulevard (see ribbon cutting). Moments later a woman asked if she and her kids could walk up onto the wooden deck. We said that they were more than welcome to come up. As they stood and looked out over the water, one of the kids asked if he could go down to the beach. The woman then asked if the beach was open. By this time The Mayor had joined us and he was overjoyed to announce that the beach was indeed open.
It didn't take long for the kids to scamper out onto the sand where they chased each other around. A few minutes later they hunkered down to dig in the sand. The newfound activity piqued the interest of another young girl who soon joined the other children (with permission from her mother). As city officials stood up at the entrance of the beach, children had already given the new playground their blessing. This turn of events could not have been planned any better. Even though there was a nip in the air, the beach was being used within seconds after opening. Hopefully people will come down this weekend to see Erie Basin Marina beach first hand.
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mpowers
Hopefully, enough so the city thinks of expanding it.
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dagner
Successs defined by use, not hype.
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Metropolis
It looks like it is being used - see kids playing on said beach.
Success defined by results, not repetitve posts.
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Shannighan
I think that it may not see much use this year or next year, but as the beach expands and becomes more well known it will become a popular spot.
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Dave
I'll have to get my thong out of the moth balls.
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urbansoul
Thank god the young girl got the permission of her mother. That's all that I'm saaayin.
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jfab
This sounds so naive, but where exactly is the Erie Basin Marina? Not from here and all...
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allfit
Dave - please keep the moth balls in the thong.
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KenS
I know they want to take the 200k tic-tac-toe board down(interpretative facade of the ruins), but why not leave it for now. Give it a chance and see what the public thinks instead of flushing 200k down the drain. Same goes for the "commercial slip" lettering on the bridge.
Now that the weather is warming up, I look forward to walking around down there next week! Based on the post above, I also am anxious to see this lit up at night!
BRO...how about an article and pics of the interior of the naval park museum other than "the shed". Thanks!!
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KenS
Ooops...Posted this in the wrong article. Sorry!
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Daninallentown
This is another small step in developing waterfront land with free access for pleasuer and relaxation. I only hope to see it expand and be used by area people as well as visitors. Does anyone know if it can be expanded as it does seem rather small?
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Daninallentown
I know this is off topic, but I could not find a place to start a new thread... This comment is actually an idea.
Since discovering labyrinths, I am disheartened that Buffalo does not have any. I heard they had one at Universalist Unitarian outside but it seems to have disappeared. Labyrinths have been around for centuries and can be a calming place. They are very spiritual and a pleasure to walk. I would love to see a public space used for a labyrinth that could be surrounded by a greenspace and available as a quiet destination in the city. Perhaps in Delaware Park, downtown or near the waterfront.
It is just an idea which I believe could be an asset to the city if it were well planned and designed for year round use. Possibly it could be somehow sheltered in the winter and open during the warmer months.
I would love to hear comments, ideas and suggestions on this idea. If you know of one locally, please share!
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MRodgers
We are working on obtaining donntions to put one in Johnson Park (Labyrinth) and there is one at Trinity Church (indoors).
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Daninallentown
Hey MRodgers, that is great news, any way to see the design or hear the plans? Thanks for sharing about Trinity.
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BuffaloBloviator
The Buffalo News story today said that the new beach got its start when "someone suggested the idea to Brian Davis". We all know that "someone" was Newell Nussbaumer. Make sure you spell the name correctly Buffalo News!
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