About this Location

Facility Overview

Situated in the heart of Cheektowaga just minutes east of downtown Buffalo, the parking facility at Appletree Business Park (2 Bennett Rd) serves a sprawling 400,000+ square-foot multi-use commercial and governmental complex. Originally developed as the Como Mall, this extensive property has been thoughtfully converted into a premier corporate center hosting county offices, federal agencies, educational annexes, and healthcare providers. The facility features expansive, continuous open-air surface parking that surrounds the campus, providing thousands of designated vehicular spaces.

Because the parking areas are entirely open-air surface lots, there are zero overhead height clearance limits, eliminating the clearance anxieties typically associated with multi-level urban parking garages. The lot effortlessly accommodates passenger cars, mid-size crossovers, full-size pickup trucks (such as Ford F-150s and Chevy Silverados), full-length sport utility vehicles, cargo vans, and specialized high-roof transit or paratransit vans. Broad two-way driving lanes and generous turning radii throughout the perimeter ring road make maneuvering stress-free for drivers of all vehicle profiles.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

Positioned prominently at the intersection of Union Road (Route 277) and Bennett Road, Appletree Business Park is exceptionally well-situated within the Town of Cheektowaga. Key regional destinations and community attractions include:

On-Site Tenants & Municipal Services: Immediate access to the Erie County Department of Social Services, IRS offices, Empire State University satellite offices, veteran services, and corporate call centers located directly within the complex.
Cheektowaga Town Hall & Municipal Complex: Located approximately 1.5 miles north on Union Road (less than a 4-minute drive), housing town courts, police headquarters, and municipal offices.
Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve & Losson Park: Just a 5-minute drive (approx. 2 miles south), offering pristine wetlands, walking trails, and family sports facilities at Stiglmeier Park.
Walden Galleria Mall: Western New York's largest premier retail, dining, and entertainment destination is situated just 3 miles northwest (an 8-minute drive), featuring hundreds of specialty shops, Regal Cinemas, and flagship department stores.
Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF): Conveniently positioned about 5 miles north (approximately an 8- to 10-minute commute), making this corridor a strategic stopping point for regional travelers.
Downtown Buffalo & Waterfront: Key cultural venues including KeyBank Center, Sahlen Field, Canalside, and Shea's Performing Arts Center are easily reached in 12 to 15 minutes via the nearby I-90 or Route 33.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Entering and exiting Appletree Business Park is remarkably smooth thanks to multiple ingress and egress points strategically positioned along Bennett Road, Union Road (NY-277), and Como Park Boulevard. Signalized intersections at major entryways ensure orderly outbound traffic transitions even during peak morning arrival and late-afternoon departure windows.

For regional highway commuters, the business park is less than 5 minutes from the New York State Thruway (Interstate 90, Exits 52A and 52B), providing rapid north-south regional connectivity to Amherst, downtown Buffalo, and the Southtowns. The property also boasts excellent public transportation connectivity; Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority (NFTA-Metro) bus routes serve dedicated stops directly on campus grounds, offering curbside transit connections for staff, commuters, and daily visitors.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

Complimentary Visitor Parking: Abundant open surface parking available free of charge for employees, clients, and municipal visitors.
Open-Air Headroom: Ground-level layout with unrestricted overhead clearance, accommodating tall vans, work trucks, and oversized SUVs.
ADA Accessible Stalls: Clearly marked accessible parking spaces situated adjacent to major building entry plazas and automated doorways.
Illuminated Parking Fields: Tall outdoor light poles installed across primary corridors to enhance night-time visibility and personal security.
Public Transit Integration: On-site NFTA bus shelters offering direct, all-weather waiting areas for bus commuters.
Smooth Traffic Circulation: Generous dual-lane driving lanes and well-demarcated crosswalks ensuring safe pedestrian flow between vehicles and entry vestibules.

Ideal For

Government & Agency Visitors: Individuals attending appointments at the Erie County Department of Social Services, veterans care facilities, or administrative offices.
Corporate Employees & Commuters: Staff members working on-site across diverse call center, IT, educational, and medical suites.
Local Shoppers & Diners: Patrons visiting on-site cafés, financial credit unions, or nearby neighborhood retail plazas along the Union Road corridor.
Carpoolers & Park-and-Ride Travelers: Convenient meetup point for regional commuters connecting to the NFTA bus network or accessing Interstate 90.

Visitor & Driver Tips

Park Near Your Assigned Entry: Because the complex spans over 400,000 square feet with distinct building wings, look at the exterior tenant signage or directory upon entry to park in the quadrant nearest your destination entrance, minimizing outdoor walking distance.
Winter Weather Preparedness: Western New York experiences heavy lake-effect snowfalls during the winter months. Property management diligently plows main corridors, but drivers should take care when navigating perimeter parking lanes during active snow events.
Respect Designated Zones: Take care to observe reserved tenant spaces, loading dock areas, and accessible blue bays to ensure a hassle-free parking visit without municipal or private ticketing.