5. LETCHWORTH STATE PARK INFORMATION
Letchworth state park is a 14,427 acre state park located in Livingston and
Wyoming counties, New York. The park is roughly 17 miles long and follows the
course of the Genesee River.
Letchworth State Park is known as the “Grand Canyon of the East.” The Genesee
River runs through the gorge over three major waterfalls between cliffs as high as
600 feet surrounded by forest. There are 66 miles of hiking trails. There are also
trails for horseback riding, biking, snowmobiling, and cross-country skiing.
Letchworth offers nature, history and performing arts programs, guided walks,
tours, whitewater rafting, kayaking, and hot air ballooning.
In 1856, Industrialist William Pryor Letchworth bought 1000 acres of land and built
Glen Iris Estate. In 1906, he willed the estate to New York which soon became
Letchworth State Park.
7. DESIGN STATEMENT
Letchworth is a rustic park with a lot of fun and cool things to do such as
hot air ballooning. The park offers a river, waterfalls, forest, and trails so the
theme of the design for the welcome center should stay with the color
scheme of nature but also have a contemporary twist. Taking inspiration of
the park, such as: wood, rock, greenery, water, and natural light, for color
and giving a contemporary twist with accents should make the welcoming
center feel fun and exciting. The goal is to draw people in to this welcome
center for guidance before entering the park.
