Woodlawn Beach State Park is located on the eastern-most terminus of Lake Erie. Within the Buffalo metropolitan area, the park offers a beautiful, one-mile long natural sand beach with lovely panoramic views and spectacular sunsets on the lake. Woodlawn Beach supports a diversity of wildlife habitats including one of the finest freshwater sand dune areas remaining on Lake Erie. Recreational opportunities are plentiful and include swimming, picnicking, beach volleyball, nature trails and a playground on the beach. A new nature center complex / bathhouse, with exhibits that highlight the park's natural history, is connected to the beach by an interpretive nature boardwalk through wooded wetlands. A unique special events space is available for parties and other gatherings; for reservations, call the park office for further information. Seasons/Hours: The Park is open from dawn to dusk year round. Tsummer swimming hours are from mid-June through Labor Day, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Interpretive office is open Monday-Friday year round with staff to answer questions and suggest ways to further enjoy the Great Lakes environment. Pets: No pets permitted on beach during summer operating hours