Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park

About Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park

”The Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park, formerly known as The Buffalo Naval and Servicemen's Park, is a museum on the shore of Lake Erie in Buffalo, New York. It is home to several decommissioned US Naval vessels, including the Cleveland-class cruiser, the Fletcher-class destroyer, and the submarine. All three are open to the public for tours.HistoryThe construction of the Buffalo Naval and Servicemen's Park started in 1977. The park was opened to the public on July 4, 1979. The Cleveland-class cruiser and the Fletcher-class destroyer were part of the original display. In 1988 the Gato-class submarine was added. In 1989 the Croaker underwent a refit.The park has gone through a few major changes in recent years. In 2003 the ships were moved slightly to the foot of Pearl and Main streets. A new synergy has come to Buffalo's Waterfront, known as Canalside, and the Naval Park abuts the historic Commercial Slip. New structures were added including a new museum, and the new Liberty Hound restaurant opened in the summer of 2012. Read more

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