You got a guy™ for venue tickets
Gratwick Riverfront Park Tickets
Now selling
Upcoming Events at Gratwick Riverfront Park
The venue
About Gratwick Riverfront Park
Gratwick Riverfront Park is a 53-acre public space along the Niagara River in North Tonawanda, NY. The park features a boat launch (fee), two pavilions for gatherings, playgrounds, and scenic walking/bike paths. It comprises Gratwick-Riverside Park and Gratwick Waterfront Park within the same park complex, offering versatile settings for concerts, races, and community events.
When you’re planning a visit or an event, you’ll want solid details about seating, shelter capacities, parking, transit access, and nearby accommodations and dining. We’ve gathered practical information to help you secure your seats and make the most of your time at Gratwick’s water-side venues.
Event attendees can rely on on-site parking for general park access, with special arrangements for large events like Thunder on the Niagara. Shelter 1 (Russ Rizzo Pavilion) and Shelter 2 (Dale Marshall Pavilion) each accommodate up to 120 people, making them ideal for medium-sized gatherings. Public transit via NFTA bus routes serves the Niagara region, with lines such as 25 and the Red Route providing access to North Tonawanda. For stays nearby, consider local accommodations like Scottish Inns North Tonawanda and Broadway Hotel North Tonawanda. When you’re ready to book, we’ll help you secure your seats through trusted connections and guide you to nearby dining and lodging options to complete your visit.
Good to know
Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Size and type: 53-acre public park along the Niagara River in North Tonawanda, NY; includes boat launch (fee), pavilion, playground, and walking/bike paths.
- Addresses: Gratwick-Riverside Park at 1100 River Road, North Tonawanda, NY 14120; Gratwick Waterfront Park at 1300 River Road, North Tonawanda, NY 14120.
- Shelter capacity: Shelter 1 (Russ Rizzo Pavilion) and Shelter 2 (Dale Marshall Pavilion) each have a maximum capacity of 120 people.
- Notable events: Thunder on the Niagara hydroplane boat races at Gratwick Park; Gratwick Concert Series (Thursdays on the Water) held at Gratwick Park with a free-admission policy.
- Parking: Parking for events exists (Thunder on the Niagara offers parking passes; general park parking is available), with specific event parking arrangements and fees.
- Transit: Public transit served by NFTA bus routes in the Niagara region; nearby articles mention lines such as 25 and Red Route as accessing NT/North Tonawanda.
- Nearby hotels: Scottish Inns (North Tonawanda) and Broadway Hotel (North Tonawanda) are local nearby accommodation options.
- Renaming/demolition: No demolition or formal renaming of the park is indicated; it is listed and used as Gratwick-Riverside Park and Gratwick Waterfront Park within the same park complex.