Ralph Wilson Park construction enters phase two as opening pushed to 2027 (opens original article in a new tab)

Ralph Wilson Park construction in Buffalo has entered phase two, with the park's opening delayed to 2027 due to liability concerns and landscaping needs.

• Phase two includes pathways, roads, landscaping, and a PlayGarden with a Great Lakes freighter model.
• The park's opening was delayed from this summer to 2027 due to liability issues and plant maturity requirements.
• The project's cost has reached $200 million, funded by local, state, federal sources and the Ralph C. Wilson Foundation.