DeVeaux Woods State Park
In 2000 the state of New York acquired DeVeaux Campus of Niagara University and turned it into the 159th NY state park .
DeVeaux Woods State park is a fifty acre parcel of land on the Niagara Gorge Escarpment with an enchanting forest of trees. Situated off the Robert Moses Parkway between Devil’s Hole and Whirlpool Parks it has great historical significance.
Location of DeVeaux Woods State Park
The DeVeaux property is located at 3100 Lewiston Road and is listed on the State and National Registers of Historic Places. Deeded by Samuel DeVeaux in 1853, the property was home to the DeVeaux College for Orphans and Destitute Children, later became the DeVeaux School and was purchased in 1978 by Niagara University.
Read Also: Niagara Falls History Page
Deveaux Woods is an old-growth forest inside the city of Niagara Falls and consists of approximately 10 acres of historic forest. This is an opportunity for residents and visitors alike to “step back in time” to see what much of Western New York was like prior to European settlement.
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The DeVeaux Section of Niagara Falls has some absolutely gorgeous old renovated homes, and is very close to the Niagara Gorge where owners enjoy the excellent bike/walking trail. Parks are plentiful in the area, and it is very close to Niagara Falls! Since Niagara Falls does have residency requirements for their public employees many of the neighborhoods have managed to stay well kept and crime free. Beautiful brick and all stone homes from the early to mid 20th century right on the beautiful Niagara Escarpment.
