The Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park, located on the shores of Lake Erie in Buffalo, New York, is the largest inland naval park in the United States. Established on July 4, 1979, the park is dedicated to honoring and preserving the history of the U.S. Armed Forces.
Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park
1 Naval Park Cove
Buffalo
New York 14202
+1 (716) 847-1773
April – October
- Daily 10:00 – 17:00
November
- Saturday & Sunday and the Friday after Thanksgiving 10:00 – 16:00
Closed December – March
Admission fee
Gift shop
Aircraft collection
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63-12982 – 58-0338 59-2847 143610/NJ-610 | Bell P-39Q Airacobra
Bell UH-1H Iroquois Gyrodyne XHOG-1 McDonnell TF-101B Voodoo North American Aviation AGM-28 Hound Dog North American FJ-4B Fury |
The Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park features several decommissioned U.S. Naval vessels open for public tours, including:
- USS The Sullivans (DD-537): A Fletcher-class destroyer named in honor of the five Sullivan brothers who lost their lives during World War II.
- USS Little Rock (CLG-4): A Cleveland-class cruiser that was later converted into a guided missile cruiser.
- USS Croaker (SSK-246): A Gato-class submarine that served during World War II and was later modernized for Cold War duties.
In addition to these vessels, the park showcases a variety of military artifacts, vehicles, and aircraft, such as:
- A UH-1 Huey helicopter used in the Vietnam War.
- An F-101 Voodoo jet from the New York Air National Guard.
- An M41 Walker Bulldog tank.
The park also features a Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park with exhibits highlighting various aspects of military history and a beautifully manicured Veterans Park with 15 monuments and memorials honoring the service and sacrifice of U.S. veterans.