Sprague Brook County Park

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Sprague Brook Park is a 974acre county park in the hamlet of Glenwood in Erie County, New York. It is operated by the Erie County Department of Parks, Recreation and Forestry, and it is the only park managed by Erie County that offers overnight camping facilities. Access to the park is free and it is open year-round.HistoryMuch of the land that currently comprises Sprague Brook Park was obtained by Erie County in 1963 as part of a larger acquisition of 2200acres that also included parkland near Eighteen Mile Creek, Beeman Creek (near Clarence Center), and Larkin Woods (now Franklin Gulf Park). An additional 86acre of land was purchased by the county to expand Sprague Brook Park in 1964.FacilitiesSprague Brook Park has dedicated facilities for camping, baseball, softball and tennis. Several ponds offer opportunities for fishing, and a sledding hill is available for use during the winter. Trails for hiking and snowmobiling are found throughout the property. A 3mi groomed cross-country skiing loop and an associated warming shelter are maintained during the winter. Several shelters are located within the park and may be reserved for events and gatherings.