Three Buffalo City Parks Damaged During July 4th Festivities

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — The City of Buffalo announced that the Public Works Department is assessing damage to three Buffalo parks on July 4.

In Cazenovia and Riverside, baseball fields were damaged by people lighting fireworks that burned parts of the infield.

In Shoshone, trash cans were burned and fireworks are believed to be the cause.

At Ralph C. Wilson Park, a large amount of debris was left in and around the wading pool.

“DPW officials say thousands of people enjoyed city parks during the July 4 holiday and they remind everyone to respect the parks and clean up after themselves,” the city said in a statement.