Member Community: Evans

http://www.townofevans.org

The Town of Evans is located in southern Erie County, New York, bordering on Lake Erie, Town of Hamburg, Town of Eden and Town of Brant, encompassing 42 square miles with major traffic routes of N.Y.S. Route 5 and Route 20, along with an exit for the New York State Thruway.

The Town of Evans encompasses the Village of Angola with a combined population of approximately 20,000 people.

Our approximate twelve miles of shoreline significantly increases our summer population as people flock to the beachfront to enjoy its rural beauty and public parks.

Town Hall

Evans Town Hall
8787 Erie Rd, Angola, NY 14006

Farms/Agribusiness

Bella Terra Greenhouse
http://www.bellaterragreenhouse.com | 716-549-2014 | 8607 North Main Street, Angola
Greenhouse and garden center offering traditional annuals, perennials, hanging baskets, flowering holiday plants, and water garden plants. Bella Terra has its own custom mixed grass seed, quality mulches, soils and landscapes stone. Blue Seal Feeds available. Open all year 9am - 6pm; extended hours during spring season
Chivetta's Potaotes & Greenhouse
716-549-0458 | 9784 South Main Street, Angola
Full service greenhouse renowned for their potatoes. Open daily from March thru October 31 from 8am - 6pm.

Farmer's Markets

Kwilos Farm Stand
716-549-6201 | 7678 Erie Road, Derby
Roadside stand offering annuals, perennials, hanging baskets, vegetable plants & a variety of fruits and vegetables picked daily. Located 1/2 mile west of Sturgeon Point Road on Route 5 (Erie Road). Open daily May-October, Monday thru Saturday 9am - 6pm; Sunday 10am - 4pm.

Attractions/Recreation

Bennett Beach
http://www2.erie.gov/parks | 716-858-8355 | Corner of Old Lake Shore & Bennett Road, Derby
Bennett has everything you need for a day in the sun: wind surfing, fishing, swimming, sunbathing and boating. The beach has a family atmosphere that everyone can enjoy and plan a nice summer picnic. Beaches open daily 11am - 7pm (weather permitting) from July-August.
Evangola State Park
http://www.evangolastatepark.com | 716-549-1050 | Old Lake Shore Road, Irving
Year-round activities include: swimming, baseball, basketball, disc golf, horseshoes, hiking, cross country skiing & snowmobiling. Picnic and banquet facilities, and beachfront eatery. Annual Pirate Festival (last weekend in July); Tomato Festival (last weekend in Aug); and, Winter Fest (3rd weekend in Feb.) Open daily dusk to dawn.
Graycliff Estate
http://graycliffestate.org | 716-947-9217 | 6472 Old Lake Shore Road, Derby
Renowned American architect Frank Lloyd Wright designed the Graycliff Estate, a NYS Landmark, listed on the National Register in the late 1920s. Graycliff is Wright's realization of a "Natural House," overlooking Lake Erie with sweeping views. Tours, gift shop & ample free parking. Call or visit graycliffestate.org for daily schedule/tour times.
Lake Erie Beach Park
http://www.townofevans.org | 716-549-0970 | 9568 Lakeshore Road, Angola
Access to the park is year round - play area, basketball courts; Restroom facilities available Memorial Day through Labor Day; Beach open June (call for opening date) through Labor Day; Lifeguard on duty every day 11am - 7pm - weather permitting.
Sturgeon Point Marina
http://www.townofevans.org/departments/marina.html | 716-549-0970 | 618 Sturgeon Point Road, Derby
Public Marina with water slips, dry docks, restaurant, restroom facilities, gas, oil, bait, ice sales, and 4 launch ramps. Open for the season, May 15 thru October 15.
Wendt Beach
http://www2.erie.gov/parks | 716-858-8355 | 7676 Old Lake Shore Road, Derby
Wendt Beach Park is a 170-acre lake front estate and was used as the Henry W. Wendt, Jr. family's summer residence. Amenities include: beach, picnic facilities, sport field, birds and water life. Beaches open daily 11am - 7pm (weather permitting) from July-August.

Dining

Connors Hot Dog Stand
http://connorshotdogstand.com 8905 Lake Shore Road, Angola-on-the-Lake (across from Mickey Rats)
Hot dog stand with indoor/outdoor seating. Family owned and operated - 67 summers in business - serving locally grown produce and locally made sausage. Real milkshakes. Satellite location at Sturgeon Point Marina. Open April-September 19: Monday - Saturday, 11 am to 11 pm; Sunday Sat 11 am to 10 pm.
Super Freeze Drive-In
716-947-5557 | 6865 Erie Road, Derby
Family friendly restaurant with a 1950's theme and interesting memorabilia. Great food and ice cream. Open daily 11 am to 10 pm.