Buckingham Lake/Pond (depending on what site you check) is in the middle of a quiet suburban area…read morein Albany. There's a path around it to stretch your legs and/or those of your canine companions - circle it twice and you've walked 1 mile. The playground area makes this a popular neighborhood destination. The fountains were active today (it's a warm day in February with some ice cover), but the ducks were.

Very pretty walk in the middle of stately housing. Even when walking through a mist it's ok since…read moreit's mostly shaded. Half mile around.

So many options and space to play! The kiddos loved the zip line! There is a spacious field to play…read moreball right next to the playground and bathrooms available at the building where the pool is. There are also porta John's next to the park. There are pavilions with tables and shaded tables in the park itself. Tennis court and work out stations along a walking path and volleyball court to enjoy as well! Truly a gem to the community!!

What a great park. My wife and I came here with our baby on a day off and it was a perfect place to…read moreplay. It was hot though, and while lots of sheltering trees could be found around the perimeter it would have been nice if more shady things had been integrated into the play area. But, it had lots of stuff I had never seen before like rocking benches, cool sliding boards, and safe merry-go-rounds (ahh, bring back the days of the old metal ones that flung you off if you let go!). No dogs allowed on the playground itself, so if you bring one you are stuck also sitting along the edges watching.

My fiancé and I took about a mile and a half walk at about 1° to check out the frozen Hudson. Heck…read moreof a trip for some Floridians. Still at a great time.

Wow, what a great little park. I expected the concrete path and the security fence to "protect" us,…read morebut what I didn't expect were the many benches and garden areas along the way. Even nearly 18 months after it opened, it still was graffiti free and looking nice. Plus, it overlooked the river and TWO different sets of railroad tracks. Seeing three trains go by while were were playing on it certainly boosted this railfan's review! (And, unbelievably, my cousin who was on one of the Amtrak trains and lives in NYC spotted us train watching as she rolled by!) We traveled over from the Corning Preserve to Quackenbush square, walked around a bit, and came back. Our toddler liked it when we kicked a rubber ball along the walkway (hot tip: if you kick it and he doesn't get it, you better run because it will roll down the hill!) There wasn't a lot of shade but it was overcast that day so it worked out. It isn't a huge "park" but it sure beats a barely used highway ramp which is what it used to be. The fact that you can get a nice, different perspective of the downtown area makes it a fun place to explore for a little while. And it is free. And... it is near trains. Don't wake me... I must be dreaming.

We just stopped by and it is so beautiful. Everybody's having a lot of fun. The Skywalk at Corning…read morepreserve is really beautiful. The only thing is they really need to do is put lines in the parking lot. Turns out you can't put videos on this and all my really cool pictures of the Corning preserve were videos. It's really a fun drive it's really nice calm pretty you can smell the fresh air in the river. There's lots of food places downtown to try. It's a nice little day trip.

It is hard to believe that this place doesn't already have a review on Yelp. Also known as the…read more"Corning City Preserve," this park located between I-787 and the Hudson River is a long, narrow place that is perfect for walking above the water or perhaps resting and catching up with friends on one of its many benches. Located on the southern portion is an amphitheater of sorts (named "Jennings Landing") where Alive at Five concerts are held in the summer. A beautiful bridge goes over the train tracks and I-787 to connect this area with downtown Albany. There is also a couple of small ponds, a playground area for the children, and open spaces for Frisbee or picnics. The "Mohawk Hudson Hike-Bike Trail" continues north from here. I find driving into the area a little confusing as Quay Street is one-way only and you have to be heading north on I-787. I find it much easier to park at the free lots on Water Street and walk in. Just a word of caution... It can get a bit dark at night and there are some "regulars" who stay here throughout the night.

The Helderberg-Hudson rail trail runs from the south end of Albany out to Voorheesville. The…read morebeginning of the trail in Albany, while convenient, is really not attractive. You need to get past the port before it turns quiet and tree-lined. I've only gone probably 6 miles in to the trail but there are plenty of benches to stop and rest on. It's paved, well maintained and has easily accessible access and parking lots. I saw signs for a pop up beer garden on the trail so that's definitely a plus The only issue I have is that the mile markers make no sense. The trail starts on Rt. 32 but less than 1/4 mile in the mile marker says 2 miles.

Love this trail for so many reasons! It's wonderful for walking and riding a bike, as it's quite…read moreshady in many parts, the scenery is varied so there's always something new to look at as you go along the trail, and the people on the trail are generally very considerate of each other. As a walker and a biker, I have been on both sides and I would say that everyone really tries to follow the "rules" and watch out for each other. The only issues I have are: 1. I so wish the trail were longer! Nine miles is relatively short when you're biking. 2. While I appreciate the efforts to maintain the trail, it is a bit frustrating when there are multiple full sized trucks on the trail leaving bikes about a foot of room to pass. One week, there were trucks almost every day. 3. I wish more people would pick up after their dogs. There's quite a bit of dog poop in the 3 miles from Delmar to Albany. All and all, I have thoroughly enjoyed the trail this summer and am looking forward to the beauty that fall will likely bring!

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.

A pleasant place to stroll or sit during work breaks, at least in good weather. There are historic…read moreand memorial sites throughout the park. There is also an impressive fountain.

This is a great spot to come for a walk and it does connect to the nearby bike trail that goes from…read moreAlbany to Watervliet. My mom loves coming here to walk her Shih Tzu. Various historical signs are placed throughout the park, so it's a fun place to explore a bit. I went recently for the first time last fall, I had driven by this spot many times and never stopped. This would probably be a good place to take a child that is learning to ride a bike. The only negative is that there aren't any restrooms.

This park is really nice. They have a paved sidewalk that goes around the whole park so theres…read morealways joggers. It's also pet friendly and they usually have some soccer goals. Nice open field with a few trees and benches.

Cool spot to be cool!…read more Blue Banks is a 4 sloped, wide and adventurous skate and inline park in Washington Park in Albany, NY. There are tennis courts. This is a great outdoor space for teens and kids. There is a separate court closer to the lake, where there are 2 basketball courts. It is an all around fun spot to relax. Skateboarders are doing jumps and olleys over various steep obstacles, showing their boards and proficiency. Some make awesome high jumps and others narrowly avoid injury. Concrete + metal pipes and those round lumps in the ground. There are a few tables, wood seats. Review: 5

A spacious and wide skate park! The park is tiered into 4…read morelevels - lots of small bars and hills. The ramps are concrete - as opposed to parks with steel ramps. I'm Not a skater at all but my son did enjoy this park. There's no shade directly over the park to shield you from the heat so bring a hat and lots of water! The only shade will but under the trees next to the park.