Trees are planted, grass is growing and construction is continuing on as the vision for the Ralph Wilson Park in Buffalo is coming alive. The first phase is expected to open in summer 2026.

On May 20, The Ralph Wilson Park Conservancy is hosting an annual community meeting at Waterfront Elementary School. That event is free to the public and runs from 5:30 to 7 p.m.

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The transformation of LaSalle Park into the new Ralph Wilson Park is well underway. On Tuesday, community members received an update on construction progress as we inch ...

The Ralph Wilson Park Conservancy will be responsible for operations and maintenance. Construction on the $110 million project is expected to begin later this year.

7 News spoke to Katie Campos, Executive Director of the Ralph Wilson Park Conservancy when the journey began and she said it was "historic" and a marvel that the bridge was going down the canal.