The park was historically the site of the 'Olcott Beach' trolley resort era, which attracted thousands of visitors from Buffalo via interurban rail lines.
Eighteen Mile Creek, which flows through the park, is a designated Area of Concern under the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement, leading to extensive ongoing environmental restoration projects.
The park's layout reflects the legacy of the former amusement park site, including remnants of historic infrastructure and landscaping patterns.
It serves as a primary access point for salmon and trout fishing along the Eighteen Mile Creek corridor.
Krull Park is a 328-acre county-managed park located on the southern shore of Lake Ontario in Olcott, New York. It features over 300 acres of open space, dense woodlands, and direct frontage on Eighteen Mile Creek. The park is historically significant as the former site of the Olcott Beach amusement industry that thrived in the early 20th century. Today, it offers multiple softball diamonds, tennis courts, and sheltered picnic groves equipped with charcoal grills. Extensive trail networks wind through the forested sections, providing opportunities for hiking and nature observation. The grounds also host a dedicated bandstand used for community performances during warmer months. Entrance 2 provides direct access to the interior road network that circumnavigates the primary recreation fields.
The elevated paths overlooking the Eighteen Mile Creek gorge area.
Bring insect repellent, as the proximity to Eighteen Mile Creek and dense woodlands leads to high mosquito activity in summer.
Check for fishing regulations if you intend to cast a line along the creek frontage.
Reserve picnic shelters well in advance via the Niagara County Parks department if visiting with a large group.
Attempting to swim in Eighteen Mile Creek, as the water current and depth are variable and often hazardous.
Park facilities and public restrooms are generally shuttered during the winter months.
Carry-in, carry-out trash policy applies; keep dogs on a leash at all times.
