Evangola State Park

Opened in 1954, 733 acre Evangola State Park is a state park in southern Erie County, New York, USA, west of the Village of Farnham, at the border of the Town of Brant and the Town of Evans.

New York State Route 5 passes through the eastern part of the park. The park fronts on Lake Erie.

Open from dawn to dusk, year-round, the park offers a beach, picnic tables and pavilions, fishing, seasonal pheasant and small game hunting, hiking and biking, nature trails, a playground and playing fields (soccer, baseball, tennis, basketball), a disc golf course and snowmobiling.

In 2007, Evangola was named one of the Top 100 campgrounds in the nation [ [http://nysparks.state.ny.us/parks/info.asp?parkID=101 New York State Parks :: Evangola State Park ] ] . From mid-April to late October, 80 campsites are available for public use, offering both tent options and trailer sites. Flush toilets and hot showers are available in the park. There is also one cabin that sleeps 6. Reservations may be made by going to www.nysparks.state.ny.us

Gift Cards can also be purchased for camping purposes. Gift cards can be purchased and redeemed at most New York State Parks.

The natural beach on the shore of Lake Erie is bordered by cliffs of Angola shale.

The park is also available for weddings, and includes a gazebo overlooking Lake Erie. There is also a 125 person banquet room overlooking the beach.

Pirate Fest

Every year, Evangola State Park is host to Pirate Fest, a multiple day event where guests are encouraged to dress like pirates and participate in pirate-related activities.

* Midway
* Treasure Hunts
* Zoo
* Best looking pirate contests
* Photos with a live Parrot
* Cannon and weapon firing
* Pirate crafts
* Thieves Market
* Live music
* Food

This year's Pirate Fest was held on July 26th and 27th. [ [http://www.evangolastatepark.com/Pirate%20Fest%202008.html Pirate Fest 2008 ] ]

See also

* List of New York state parks

External links

* [http://www.evangolastatepark.com/ Park information]
* [http://nysparks.state.ny.us/parks/info.asp?parkID=101 NYS park link]
* [http://www.classicbuffalo.com/WNYOutdoors/Evangola.htm ClassicBuffalo.com WNY Outdoors ]

References

* 1. http://nysparks.state.ny.us/parks/info.asp?parkID=101
* 2. http://www.evangolastatepark.com/Pirate%20Fest%202008.html