Johnnie B Wiley Sports Pavilion

A place where community help and celebrates community! Originally Wiley stadium was built as a Work Progress Administration project in 1937. Johnnie B Wiley. Mr.

It was originally named Roesch Memorial Stadium, though the name was changed to Grover Cleveland Stadium later in 1937 (honoring the former President and Buffalo public official) and then to Civic Stadium in 1938. The name was changed to War Memorial Stadium in 1960 when it served as the Buffalo Bills first home. It also served as former home of the Buffalo Bisons and currently home to area youth

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08/04/2024

“Hood taste of Buff” a total success! From Collard green egg rolls, ox tails, hibachi, pineapple bowls wine slushys and even infused fruit loops! Thank you to all who participated (over 150 vendors) and two thousand attendees over two days!!!! See you all next year first weekend in August with an even better event!!! (Thanks Benny the Butcher for dropping by!)

08/02/2024

FREE Tuesday August 6th 5pm! Bring the whole family we are bringing Hawaii to you with our Hawaiian theme. If you have a flower shirt, a grass skirt wear it 🌺🌸🌴

07/27/2024

Today at JBW Stadium celebrating Johnnie B Wiley’s eldest daughter, birthday and remembrance of Joann Wiley wie will be given away, hamburgers, and hotdogs to the community because that’s what she would’ve wanted for her birthday. Vegfest starting at noon and come out and support the disability ball at 2 PM. Joann Wiley’s celebration at 3 PM. Come enjoy this beautiful day. At Kuleta Pamoja Market.❤️ 💪🏾

07/24/2024

CREETHIS SATURDAY

07/13/2024

Free today register at the gate. Bring the whole family run walk enjoy!

07/11/2024

Grab a friend and come shop and relax next Saturday, July 20, 9 AM to 4 PM! Free Boot Camp farmers market, and unique vendors all day please share ❤️ self-care Saturday !

07/08/2024

FREE ‼️ This Saturday bring the whole family for a race against racism!!

07/06/2024

FREE TOMORROW 9am!!!!! b Wiley Stadium on Jefferson and best st

07/02/2024

‼️ FREE‼️ come out enjoy the best Caribbean food and learn how to whine and work out at 1pm our official kick off of the outdoor Kuleta Pamoja market 9 AM body of wealth, boot camp free 10 AM yoga with Trina come out and enjoy your day, and of course shop with our awesome vendors. See you Saturday

06/29/2024

Even when it’s raining outside , can’t stop the Love!!!

06/29/2024

🚨 canceled for today Saturday, June 29th due to weather will resume next Saturday July 6th 9 AM. See you then.

06/29/2024

Come out for your free health sceeening and to give back with connect life blood drive! vendors will begin at noon inside on the second floor due to the weather! Let’s have a amazing kick off even with the rain! See you tomorrow! PLUS a performance by the amazing WILL HOLTON 🎷 at 1pm!

06/24/2024

Tune in tomorrow 3pm!!! 🎉

06/19/2024

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History

Originally Wiley stadium was built as a Work Progress Administration project in 1937. It was originally named Roesch Memorial Stadium, though the name was changed to Grover Cleveland Stadium later in 1937 (honoring the former President and Buffalo public official) and then to Civic Stadium in 1938. The name was changed to War Memorial Stadium in 1960 when it served as the Buffalo Bills first home. It also served as former home of the Buffalo Bisons and currently home to area youth sports teams. The field was named Johnnie B Wiley Amateur Athletic Sports Pavilion in 1997 to honor the life and work of Mr. Johnnie B Wiley. Mr. Wiley worked within the community influencing several youth. He was a community warrior who had the ability to inspire & motivate youth.