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Pat's PizzeriaRestaurants
Save-A-LotGroceries
PoizeNightlife
Family DollarShopping
League Of Legends TimeArts and Entertainment
Tow Path ParkFitness
Emily's Family RestaurantRestaurants
Fowler's ChocolatesGroceries
Beer GogglesNightlife
Family DollarShopping
WNY GAMERS LAN PARTYArts and Entertainment
Black Rock Canal ParkFitness
Faso's RestaurantRestaurants
City LiqourGroceries
Kate's Bar & RestaurantNightlife
7-ElevenShopping
Jimmy McCarthy'sArts and Entertainment
The Bark ParkFitness
McDonald'sRestaurants
Cj's LiquorsGroceries
The Vortex @ DaneensNightlife
Advance Auto PartsShopping
George Washington ParkFitness
WD50Restaurants
H Tarnisorn Asian MarketGroceries
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What Locals Say about Riverside Park
At least 96 Trulia users voted on each feature.
90 % Say there are sidewalks
83 % Say yards are well-kept
76 % Say it's dog friendly
73 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
71 % Say kids play outside
68 % Say there's holiday spirit
65 % Say streets are well-lit
63 % Say car is needed
57 % Say parking is easy
54 % Say neighbors are friendly
50 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
46 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
45 % Say it's quiet
36 % Say there's wildlife
29 % Say people would walk alone at night
20 % Say there are community events
Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
- casandra garcia
- Prev. Resident
- 1y ago
"Getting along with neighbors and clean neighbors. Things do happen here and there but for the most part it is a good place to stay. I would like to say in this area if I can "
0Flag - Daesha.thomas233
- Resident
- 1y ago
"Comfortable living being able to jog around with no issues great food areas and other shopping areas around"
0Flag - Cmw14094
- Resident
- 1y ago
"I do not recommend moving to Riverside. There is a lot of violence, burglaries, illegal atv’s, stolen cars, junkies, drugs etc. "
0Flag - Trulia User
- Prev. Resident
- 2y ago
"I lived there and it was a good neighborhood to live around nice place to stay and the walking distance to the park and water and to any store kids can play in the back yard or in the front yard and for the kids to get on there school bus"
7Flag - Marian c.
- Visitor
- 2y ago
"Not a bad area to live just don't go with townhousing they take your $ and never help you find apartment took over $60 from me and my sister and never found us apt let alone help us with any questions.within 1 day we left them ,you think they been kind enough to return our money . Nope smh"
8Flag - Trulia User
- Resident
- 2y ago
"People tend to drive quickly down one way street, have to be well aware of your surroundings especially when kids are playing"
0Flag - Trulia User
- Resident
- 4y ago
"my bus stop is 5 mins away. so it's super convenient for me and I only need to take 1 bus to work and home"
0Flag - Trulia User
- Resident
- 4y ago
"It’s some cat that are not strays but be outdoors. Their owners allow it. It’s very dog friendly no loose dog running around. "
0Flag - Trulia User
- Resident
- 4y ago
"i enjoy bicycle riding, great fishing and park has all sports activities all year. friendly neighbors. A few Restaurants around the neighborhood."
3Flag - Trulia User
- Resident
- 4y ago
"Dogs are welcomed in the park there is a bridge that leads from the park down to the foot of Ontario Street where there is a dog park one for big dogs one for a little dogs so there’s amenities for having a dog and places to take them besides having the big yard that comes with this house"
0Flag - Trulia User
- Resident
- 4y ago
"There a great parks an neighborhoods. Beautiful scenery, close to rivers to see boats , sunsets , etc "
0Flag - Trulia User
- Resident
- 4y ago
"It’s quite and a beautiful community. Everyone seem to get along and help out whenever they can. Love it here "
1Flag - Trulia User
- Resident
- 4y ago
"It’s for people who have kids. Quite neighborhood. I recommend it to anyone old or young. Everyone respects everyone. "
1Flag - Trulia User
- Resident
- 4y ago
"Owners like to walk with their dogs. The dogs are nice, peaceful, and friendly. In another hand, Owners do not like to harass their dogs."
0Flag - Trulia User
- Resident
- 4y ago
"Great Neighborhood! Cleanups, community events. Holiday seasons celebrated. Many different ethnicities and Shops. Good pizza and Wings within walking distance. Public Park with all sports represented. "
0Flag - Arthur C.
- Prev. Resident
- 5y ago
"I always loved Riverside and I hope to again soon I used to love the events in the park in the summer and fall"
1Flag - Monica R.
- Resident
- 5y ago
"Other dogs can be aggressive But is beautiful park to take them to and foot of Ontario street where they have a dog park"
0Flag - Mrsmrod77
- Resident
- 5y ago
"Some Streets are better than others but I see more homeowners buying homes in this area so probably property value will go up in the near future. Most ppl are neighborly and are willing to look out for each other so it nice. I’ve lived in the area for 13 years and so for don’t regret this being my first home "
1Flag - Albert M.
- Resident
- 6y ago
"great area, public bus line, school in the area, play grounds, swimming pool, park factory everything in this area"
0Flag - Tammy K.
- Resident
- 6y ago
"I love going to church and potlucks every Sunday evenings. I love going to my friends house for a nice cup of coffee and enjoy a wonderful chat đŸ˜€"
0Flag - Ms Jaye
- Prev. Resident
- 6y ago
"Yes I like it out here quiet and peaceful I keep to myself and my dog. Like taking long walks with him."
0Flag - Njonas014
- Resident
- 6y ago
"very friendly and good community.i love being part of this great community's.its safe,quite and near by public transport and. groceries! i would recommend any friends to riverside park."
0Flag - Letayshia B.
- Prev. Resident
- 6y ago
"People walk their dogs all the time and they seem to like it. There’s a lot of space for dog owners to walk their dogs especially at the park"
0Flag - Marieel
- Resident
- 7y ago
"I’ve lived in this neighborhood for almost 5 years and half. Neighbors keep to them self, never had a problem! "
0Flag - 28.5 yr resident
- Resident
- 7y ago
"We moved here with intentions of staying a few years and then moving. Almost 30 yrs later, we still call it home. Riverside Park is home to 3 different youth sports leagues, Football, Baseball and Hockey. "
1Flag - Beth E. M.
- Resident
- 7y ago
"Have lived here for 20 years this year. Yes the neighborhood has changed not for the best but it’s not horrible. I enjoy the area. I don’t feel unsafe. We have an amazing councilman. "
0Flag - TionaB
- Resident
- 7y ago
"I lived here all my life the neighborhood has it's moments but all around great environment great for families "
16Flag - Matteia78
- Resident
- 7y ago
"nice place to stay but sometimes a lot of noise in the street but is a good place to live and i like to go to the park "
0Flag - Kristopher C.
- Resident
- 7y ago
"there is a dog park by the foot of Ontario which is a great place to meet new friends and the bike path makes for a decent walk with your dog"
0Flag - Aarondemunn35
- Resident
- 7y ago
"I just moved to this neighborhood and so far I am enjoying it. there is plenty close by and not far from downtown"
8Flag - Yulee0076
- Resident
- 7y ago
"I’ve been here a year .. if you stay to yourself you have no issues. Everything is pretty much walking distance which I really like."
9Flag - Matteia78
- Resident
- 7y ago
"I live here for 3 months is nice and is a quiet neighborhood is a beautifull place and is near the lake is beaitifull"
3Flag
Schools
- Ps 65 Roosevelt Academy
- PK-4
- Public
- 252 Students
6/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageI pulled my daughter from here after about a month. They where sending my 3 year old daughter home early and even suspended her for "acting childish" this is a poor excuse for a school and the main reason I put my daughter in a private schoolParent Review12y ago3 Reviews - Nazareth Lutheran School
- PK-8
- Private
NAGreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageNo reviews available for this school.Â
Homes in Riverside Park
- Listing by: Blue Eagle Realty Corp.
- Listing by: Keller Williams Realty WNY
- Listing by: Blue Eagle Realty Corp.
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