Why Live in Raintree Island
Raintree Island in Tonawanda is a compact neighborhood characterized by a mix of rental properties and single-family homes. The area is dominated by a large apartment complex, with single-family homes located along Raintree Parkway, Lorna Lane, and Creekside Drive. These homes include Colonial Revivals, ranch styles, mid-century split-levels, and Tudor Revivals, often featuring spacious yards, garages, and driveways. The neighborhood is bordered by a canal and a creek, with only canal-side homes in a potential flood zone. Ellicott Creek Park on the east side offers ample outdoor recreation, including kayaking, a dog park, walking paths, an 18-hole disc golf course, and winter activities like cross-country skiing. Nearby, Brighton Park Golf Course and Paddock Chevrolet Golf Dome provide golfing options. For shopping, residents frequent Tops Friendly Markets in Tonawanda and The Boulevard shopping center 3 miles away, which includes Target, Trader Joe’s, and Lowe’s. Dining options include Raintree Bar and Grill within the neighborhood and Dockside Bar and Grill in the Tonawandas. The neighborhood's location provides easy access to Niagara Falls and Buffalo, with attractions such as the Maid of the Mist, casinos, Shea’s Buffalo Theatre, KeyBank Center for Sabres games, and Bills tailgates at Highmark Stadium. Raintree Island is flanked by Twin Cities Memorial Highway and Niagara Falls Boulevard, connecting to Interstate 290 and Buffalo Niagara International Airport, 12 miles away. Students attend the highly rated Sweet Home Central School District, including Glendale Elementary, Sweet Home Middle, and Sweet Home Senior High.
