This has always been my favorite park in Albany to walk through casually and great for spending a…read moremorning or afternoon at. The park is moderately large sized and during the annual Tulip Festival, parking is hard to come by, otherwise is okay any other day. The park has a center stage fountain and many beds of flowers. In my opinion, it's the most beautiful in April and May, when all the tulips are in full blossom. There are also several trail areas to walk and during the Tulip Fest, the area is totally filled with food trucks and vendors. Year after year, there is an increased amount of food trucks and vendors, which seems to show how it has become largely popular. I enjoy my visits to Washington Park whenever I am in the area and will most definitely do so in the future.

Another year of Tulip Fest and I love coming here every year. They have plenty of parking all…read morearound the venue. The grounds are clean and well maintained. It's not to late to get your photos of late bloomers but a lot already are past there prime. Try and make it your business to make this yearly event. I look forward to photographing these events every year.

The center is run by rude & incompetent management. Clearly understaffed & uncared for…read more Facilities are dirty & often not fully functional. When asking about any issue, you're told to speak to management. Where are they? Not in their office or helping their staff. They're in the gym working out with headphones in. Avoiding work, avoiding staff requests, avoiding customer relations. And if you do manage to get the chance of an interaction, they are rude & dismissive. This facility could be nice, but it's being run into the dirt. You're better off looking elsewhere.

Retirees make up a large portion of Ciccotti's customer base even though the center serves all ages…read moreincluding many families. That's because membership is free for those with CDPHP Medicare plans. It's an awesome arrangement for the elderly who seem to enjoy working out early in the morning. When I arrive, I often pass elderly couples in their 70s or 80s as they're leaving the gym. Most appear to be in remarkable shape. I joined several months ago. The staff at the front desk was so helpful in getting me registered. So far, I've enjoyed the classes. The instructors are great. Some, especially Zumba, are very well attended. I haven't used the swimming pool yet though it looks inviting. I have used the track upstairs. There's a runners' etiquette policy posted to the wall which unfortunately some members and employees don't adhere to.. They're advised to walk or run in single file. Sometimes, they come with friends and walk side-by-side. It's annoying to have to dodge them, but I manage to out run them. Overall, the facilities are nice and so are the people who use them.

I can't believe after living in the area for a couple of decades I only just visited today!…read moreConsidering its location, it is indeed a gem (as the previous reviewer called it). The noise from the surrounding roads is inescapable, but one still feels very much at peace. I nearly stepped on a deer! Ok, that's an exaggeration, but I was pleasantly startled when it jumped out from the bushes just ten feet ahead of me. The trails are a bit of a maze, but the arboretum is small enough that even if you become lost, it won't be for long.

If you live in the Capital District this is a "must visit" location! Quietly hidden off New…read moreScotland Ave in Slingerlands (near Price Chopper) - this beautiful site boasts trails and tranquil sites to sit and read a book. The Arboretum has numerous programs throughout the year and they do rely on donations to maintain the grounds, so we always make sure we renew our membership.

I have been a member of NESC for several years now. We have great "skinny dipping" swims in the…read morewinter, and travel to many nudist resorts during the summer. NESC is a member of AANR, the American Association for Nudist Recreation. We strictly follow their rules for a non sexual social nudist experience. Being a nudist is the greatest social equalizer. I can honestly say I have never met a nudist I didn't like. If you are looking for friendship and fellowship, plus a lot of fun, join a NESC event and see if suits, or un-suits as the case may be, you. I highly recommend the nudist lifestyle.