Woodlawn Beach

Woodlawn Beach reverts back to state park, after a decade under Hamburg control

By • May 22, 2020
New York State Deaprtment of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation

Woodlawn Beach is officially once more a state park, with a 10-year lease to the Town of Hamburg ending.


One reason Woodlawn Beach closes you may not have thought of

By • May 28, 2019
Erie County Div. of Sewerage Management

The vast sanitary sewer network run by Erie County continues to spend a lot of money to make sure it takes in as little water as possible in water from cracked pipes, gutter downspouts, sump pumps or even leaking manhole covers. Extra water coming in can mean the pipe overflows and dumps contaminated water into area waterways.

Body found at Woodlawn Beach identified

By • Jan 4, 2019
Evans Police Department

Authorities have identified the body of a man found floating in the water at Woodlawn Beach in Hamburg. Town of Evans Police say the man is Mark Pelgrin, 65, of Derby.

Thousands ready to take the plunge

By • Dec 3, 2016
WBFO File Photo / WBFO News

It’s that time for people to brave the elements and jump into frigid lake water.

Press Pass: Seeking a clear direction on water quality

By • Apr 5, 2016
Dan Telvock, Investigative Post

While some strides have been made--- notably the cleanup of the Buffalo River--- more needs to be done to improve the area's water quality. "Just look at our beaches," noted Dan Telvock of the Investigative Post. He shared some of his findings during WBFO's Press Pass.