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Albany Pine Bush Preserve | 518-456-0655 | |
Albany Pine Bush Preserve, 3,200-acres in size, is a nature preserve offering more than 18 miles of trails, located at 195 New Karner Road, Albany, NY 12205 in Albany County.
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Buckingham Lake Park | 518-434-5699 | |
Buckingham Lake Park is located at Berkshire Blvd., Albany, NY 12203 in the Capital City. The park offers a lovely setting along the lake, a playground for toddlers, and a walking path. more . . . | ||
Mohawk-Hudson Bike Path | 518-783-2760 | |
The Mohawk Trail Bikeway, travels eastward along the Mohawk River from the Town of Niskayuna, through Colonie, Cohoes, and Watervliet, and along the Hudson River to the Corning Preserve in the City of Albany.
"The first leg of the Mohawk Trail Bikeway, a 5.5 mile section constructed on the abandoned New York Central Railroad bed, stretches along the Mohawk River westward from the Town Park to the Niskayuna town line. Locally, bicycling enthusiasts can travel eastward along the Mohawk River from the Town of Niskayuna, through Colonie, Cohoes, and Watervliet, and along the Hudson River to the Corning Preserve in the City of Albany.Historically, Colonie's Bike Path is the old right-of-way of the former Troy-Schenectady Rail-road. It was primarily a passenger line but was also a hauler of freight, such as straw, ice, and sugar beets from nearby farms. Just beyond the Niskayuna Town Line, about .3 of a mile, is the old Railroad Station which the Shakers helped to build so they could ship their brooms, seeds, canned goods and agricultural products across the country. Today, the path is used every season by joggers, bikers, walkers, skaters, birders, photographers, and nature lovers." website and more . . . | ||
Mohawk-Hudson Bike/Hike Trail - Albany to Cohoes Section | 518-434-5699 | |
Mohawk-Hudson Bike/Hike Trail - Albany to Cohoes Section, offering a biking, hiking and walking trail is located north of Boat Launch At Huson River in Albany County.
For map and source of information visit D&H Canal Heritage Alliance "If it were not for a few vantage points along the trail overlooking the City of Cohoes, you would be unaware of traveling through the river city at the confluence of the Mohawk and Hudson Rivers. Side trips to the historic mills, Cohoes Falls overlook, and other historic sites are enjoyable and educational. more . . . | ||
Swinburne Ice Skating Rink "Ice Skating & Ice Hockey" | 518-434-5699 | |
Swinburne Skating Rink, is located at 810 Clinton Ave. and Manning Boulevard, Albany NY 12206, Albany County in the Hudson Valley.
From Swinburne: "Our Skating Rink provides an all weather protected skating rink for City residents all year round. Free parking is available at Bleecker Stadium (immediately next door to the rink.) The rink is available to rent out for private parties." website and more . . . |
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A Walk in The Woods - Children's Guide to Walking & Hiking | ||
A Walk in the Woods website can be enjoyed by K3 and older children. Kids and adults learn the basics of enjoying a safe and fun walk in the woods. Tips given to make your walk safe and enjoyable include wearing the right shoes, bringing insect repellant, identifying poison oak and poison ivy, and more. Site sections include a Teachers Guide, Nature Notes, Getting Ready, Fun Place, and Resources. website and more . . . |
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Colonie Mohawk River Park and Pool | 518-783-2760 | |
Colonie Mohawk River Park and Pool, a 160-acre park, offering a playground, playing fields, basketball courts, and more activities, is located at 71 Schermerhorn Road, Cohoes, NY 12047 in Albany County.
About Colonie Mohawk River Park and Pool: "This park and pool was opened in the Summer of 1967 and is located along the Mohawk River, approximately 2.5 miles north of the Latham Traffic Circle. The 160 acre park contains an Olympic size pool with diving area, training pool, bath house, two pavilions, picnic facilities, tennis courts, playground equipment, Town Pool nature trails, covered bridge, and cross-country ski trails. It also has five softball fields, and a football field - home to Latham Lassies Softball and North Colonie Pop Warner Football. website and more . . . | ||
Fall View Park - Cohoes | ||
Falls View Park, 4-acres in size, is located at 231-341 North Mohawk Street, Cohoes, NY 12047 in Albany County.
"Unveiled on August 21, 2008, Falls View Park has become a point of pride for the city of Cohoes. The four-acre park is located adjacent to the Brookfield’s School Street Hydroelectric Plant on North Mohawk Street and offers a spectacular view of the roaring Cohoes Falls. The meaning of the word “Cohoes” is debatable, but many seem to believe that Cohoes means “the place of the falling canoe. website and more . . . |
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Elm Avenue Park | 518-439-4955 | |
Elm Avenue Park, offers summer and winter activities for the whole family, including the dog; is located at 445 Delaware Ave., Delmar, NY 12054, Albany County.
From Town of Bethlehem: "The town's largest park is located on Elm Avenue, one-fourth mile south of the Delmar bypass (Route 32). The park includes a pool complex, tennis and basketball courts, pavilions, fitness trail, playing fields, volleyball courts, shuffleboard, a dog park, and a playground. The basketball courts and four tennis courts are lit at night beginning in late May until late October. Winter facilities include a large ice skating rink, sledding hill, cross country skiing, and an area for snowmobiling. website and more . . . | ||
Five Rivers Environmental Education Center | 518-475-0291 | |
Five Rivers Environmental Education Center, 450-acres in size, offering 10 miles of trails that are easy to moderate, is located at 56 Game Farm Road, Delmar, NY in Albany County.
Five Rivers is a living museum comprising over 450 acres of broad fields, towering forests, and tranquil wetlands. Five Rivers offers people of all ages a rich variety of guided and self-guided opportunities to encounter nature directly. Stimulating interpretive programs and guided school lessons promote awareness, knowledge and appreciation of New York State's environment year 'round. With over 10 miles of trails for self-guided exploration, Five Rivers fosters discovery, spiritual refreshment and physical fitness through wholesome outdoor recreation. website and more . . . |
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Mohawk Riverside Landing Park | 518-783-2760 | |
The Mohawk Riverside Landing Park, 12.3-acres in size, is located at 4071 River Road, Latham, NY 12110 in Albany County.
From Mohawk Riverside Park: "Colonie's newest park, Mohawk Riverside Landing Park, is located on River Road in Latham near the Niskayuna border. Constructed in 2013, this peaceful, 12.3-acre passive park connects to the Mohawk-Hudson Bike-Hike Path and features scenic views, picnic tables, and restrooms. The park was built by the Town at the site of the former Latham Water Treatment Plant, which had been vacant for decades. Following demolition of the plant, the Town repurposed the site as a park, with new landscaping, plantings, trees, and parking." website and more . . . |
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Crossings of Colonie Park | 518-438-5741 | |
The Crossings of Colonie, a 130-acre passive park, offering playground, playing fields, and basketball courts, is located at 580 Albany Shaker Road, Loudonville, NY 12211 in Albany County.
About Crossings of Colonie: "Welcome to The Crossings. Whether you are a town resident looking for an extraordinary setting in which to walk, bike, fly a kite or enjoy a relaxing picnic with friends or family, or a local company seeking a tranquil, yet convenient location to hold an important business meeting, The Crossings of Colonie has it all. Situated in the heart of Colonie just a stone’s throw from the hustle and bustle of Wolf Road, the 130 acre passive park features a pond, acres of meadows, marshy wetlands and extensive wooded and wildflower areas - all of which are connected by 6.5 miles of multiuse trails for walking, running, biking and in-line skating that wind across the natural landscape. The Crossings of Colonie is a place that must be visited and explored to truly appreciate its peacefulness, diversity and beauty." website and more . . . |
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Schuyler Flatts Cultural Park | 518-783-2760 | |
Schuyler Flatts Cultural Park, 43-acres in size, is located at 595 Broadway, Watervliet, NY 12189 in Albany County.
From Schuyler Flatts Cultural Park: "The Schuyler Flatts Cultural Park has recently opened for public use. The park is located in Menands, off of Rt. 32, between the Village of Menands and the City of Watervliet. This site was selected for the park, as it is rich in local history.The park is a 43-acre site that is maintained by the Parks and Recreation Department. It is expected that this site will be used as an educational resource for student and teachers. The open fields within the park will serve as areas for reenactments of different periods of history that occurred at the Flatts." website and more . . . |
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