Roswell Pathways Park

Overview

Location:
Buffalo, NY
Client:
Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center
Quick Facts:

Donor recognition plaza
Central gathering space honoring volunteers and fundraisers who have supported cancer research.

Garden-integrated seating areas
Series of intimate spaces surrounded by planting that encourage reflection and connection.

Preservation of mature trees
Design protects existing canopy while integrating new pathways and program elements seamlessly into the site.

Roswell’s communities lacked a park that could serve multiple user groups while enhancing connectivity along broader pathways. Fisher Associates treated the design of a new park as more than a recreational addition to the area—we viewed it as both a destination and a connector, integrating pedestrian circulation with open spaces and gathering areas. Carefully layered pathways and zones accommodated informal recreation, community events, and daily use without feeling over-programmed. By balancing accessibility, flexibility, and environmental performance, the project strengthened neighborhood connections and provided a park that supports health, interaction, and long-term community vitality.

Image 1 Courtesy of Roswell Park

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Awards

Award Winning Project

Honor Award, Built Work
ASLA NY Upstate Chapter, 2024

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