Welcome to the Chestnut Ridge Conservancy

Dedicated to the preservation and restoration of  Chestnut Ridge Park

Eternal Flame Trail Saftey Enhancement Initiative Completed

Boy Scout project –  New Tennis Court Benches Completed

Annual Tree Planting Completed

Eagle Scout Project – Boy Scout Trail Bridge Project Completed

Helping improve Chestnut Ridge Park for  All!

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The Chestnut Ridge Conservancy

The Chestnut Ridge Conservancy is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization established to work closely with the Erie County Department of Parks, Recreation and Forestry to be of help as an added resource for restoration and improvements to, and the hosting of events, in Chestnut Ridge Park.  Generous contributions of time and talent from our Board of Directors as well as financial contributions from the public make our mission possible.

The Chestnut Ridge Conservancy’s  Current Initiatives

  1. Fall 2024 Tree Planting – Entrance Way Enhancement  – Finished November 2024
  2. Tennis Court Bench Replacement Project – Eight new court benches – Completed May 2024 – Scout Troop 285 Eagle Project.
  3. Tennis Court Light Poles Painting – CRC Financed Initiative – Erie County Parks Department painting – Finished September 2024.
  4. Trail Cleanup & Maintenance – CRC volunteer teams cleaning and maintaining the Chestnut Ridge Trails – Ongoing
  5. Boy Scout Trail Bridge Project – Troop 285 Eagle Scout project building new bridge on trail – Finished October 2024

Please join us and become a member or make a donation.  We need your support!

As a member, your tax-deductible contribution will be used to help us with the projects listed above or enhance park usability and improve access to some of the lesser-known features of Chestnut Ridge Park.  If you would rather donate without becoming a member, there are donation levels to meet every budget.  Thank you for your support.