Western New York Outdoor Recreation and Cultural Tourism Study

December 16, 2025

This study, written by the SE Group and supported by a Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation grant to the Natural Heritage Trust, explores the state of outdoor recreation and cultural tourism in Western New York (WNY). Developed in partnership with the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation, New York State Parks, and Empire State Development, the study outlines the region’s major tourism assets. With this, SE Group puts forward regional branding ideas, opportunities to support and grow WNY’s tourism assets and benefits, and case studies of other regions to understand strategies that WNY’s tourism sector can learn from.

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Playbook for Playspace Equity: Increasing Equitable Access to Great Courts and Fields in Southeast Michigan & Western New York

November 14, 2025
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Built to Play Evaluation Report

Ypsi nonprofit uses physical activity to help girls build life skills

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January 10, 2025
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Strong Museum names ropes course the ‘Ralph Wilson Skyline Climb’

Project Play Western New York Announces Awardees for the 2024 Summer Free Play Series Grant Process

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