Cool place. Nice and relaxing. The waters are calm. Take a nice walk and watch the water over the…read moreDam. A good fishing spot.

There is a lovely Manor House (currently under renovation) on the site, as well as several small…read morepark areas which include picnic tables and grills. Access to the park by boat is possible, and there is one of the locks which allows boats to navigate the 12' difference in water height. Parking lots are available, and there is lots of grass to play with your dogs. And, nearby train tracks (behind security fencing) pass by as they travel between Albany and points West. It isn't the largest of parks, but it is a great place to spend some quiet time while watching boats, trains, and birds.

Sunday they had music and they even had free pizza, everyone is happy & enjoying the day with each…read moreother, they have beer, mixed drinks. People arrive by car , motorcycle and boat!!! Staff friendly & welcoming

Wally and Shana are amazing people. This place is a fun atmosphere with great people!read more

Fun but simple mini golf course with a great view. Lots of pine needles though. The course does…read moreseem like it hasn't been upgraded in quite some time.

This was so fun and challenging! The name says it all -- Grandview--. Accessible by boat or road…read more If you never mini golfed, it has it all spelled out on a sign. Very reasonably priced. Picnic tables available and plenty of parking. Definitely worth it.

Mom had planned a stop here while I was in town visiting her for Mother's Day 2026. I went to…read morecollege in Schenectady so it was really cool spending the day in my old stomping grounds and seeing that they renovated the old armory into something everyone can enjoy. Finding the parking lot was a bit tricky, GPS doesn't take you the correct way, it ends up leading you from 890 onto State Street West, and over the bridge on Hwy 5 versus State Street East to S Church St, where parking is located on the backside of the venue. There is actually parking area at the front of the building but we couldn't figure out how to get there. Its somewhere off of Fuller St. but the entrance was blocked leading up to the parking area. I've never been inside the building before, this place is massive, old, and built to last. If you love old buildings make an effort to pop your head inside even if you don't purchase a ticket to see the museum. There are two gorgeous and enormous solid wood doors to the entrance of this place still in service. Also, the interior hallways and arches are brick, I loved the construction and history of the building. I wish I could afford to live in a structure this fortified. Tickets are cheapest on Wednesdays, so if you're looking to save a little extra, that is the best day to go. They also offer discounts if you have a VIP Pass (annual fee) if you are a student, or Senior. I will post a photo of the current pricing but know that a basic adult ticket is $33.90 Monday through Friday. Weekends and Holiday tickets for adults are $37.90; it's not cheap. We didn't know if we were going to have enough time to see everything plus the immersive experience because we had to be back home around 3:30pm. So, mom and me went directly to the Immersive Voyage Experience then came back to the beginning and went through each section of the museum in order. You could easily spend an hour and a half here when it's not busy. The immersive experience is interesting and can leave you feeling somber. You sit inside a lifeboat in a very large room with a 360-degree projection and relive (from the outside-looking-in) the ships tragic iceberg collision, the Marconi Wireless communication between the SS Californian, RMS Carpathia, and SS Frankfurt; and final moments of the 2,200 passengers and crew before sinking on April 14,1912. Each ticket holder receives a boarding pass experience which is a replica of an actual boarding pass a passenger would have received back in 1912. The ticket I received was for Charles Joughin a crew member and British Chef who was the Chief Baker aboard the Titanic, this guy actually survived the sinking. This hit home because I too was a professional Chef at one point in my life and studied in Schenectady, NY. What are the odds of getting this ticket? Pretty cool! There are over 200 Historical artifacts on display, some are the real deal and some are exact replicas. There is a lot of reading to do so be sure to bring your glasses with you if you need them to read. There are several life-sized room recreations that are great for photo-ops (i.e., the grand staircase). The highlight for me was the display containing the sheet music for 'Ghost Dance,' owned by Henry Sutehall; found in his leather suitcase at the bottom of the ocean floor, which was played by Wallace Hartley as the Titanic was sinking. It was amazing that someone recovered these artifacts and Hartley's violin from the wreckage. All-in-all we had a great experience. I would say it's a little pricy for what it is and if you've already been one time I can't imagine there would be a reason to go again unless the curators are constantly changing things up or offering group discounts. It's a great way to do something fun and educational for the family or school field trips.

Went to this experience on a Wednesday night, was so fun! There weren't many other people there…read morewhen we went which I really enjoyed, we were able to stop to read and really look at the pieces in the exhibit without feeling rushed. I also enjoyed the level of detail that the interactive screens went into, especially the blueprints of the ship. We also did the VR experience, this was my first time! The staff were super friendly and helpful, overall really enjoyed this experience!

Tidy, clean dog park. Groomed grass throughout. Separate small and large dog fenced areas…read more Friendly people. Ample parking. Requires Park Permit and dog license.

We were here on a Sunday morning. Great place to take a walk or hike. The trail were very well…read moremaintained. Plenty of parking space. Highly recommended!

If you're visiting Albany and looking for a place to take a stroll or job, this is like a mini-pine…read morebarrens (similar to what you might see in New Jersey). I would stay to the trails (Madison loop) to minimize the risk of catching ticks. In July 2024, it was pleasant in the early morning hours for a refreshing walk. However, there is not much shade on the walking trails, so it will be blazing hot mid-day. Street parking was relatively easy near the perimeter of the pine bush preserve.

This is such a great place to bring you dog/dogs! They provide three separate fenced in areas for…read morelarge dogs and small or if your dog doesn't do well around other dogs! I've been a handful of times and it's never been so busy that I couldn't have my own area considering my dog is not at all good with other dogs. They also provide bowls for water and bags to clean up after your pet. Inside each area is also picnic tables and a bench or two. You can't beat the beauty of the surrounding trees and it's just such a wonderful place to let your dogs run free for some time.

I am late in addressing the action taken by whoever maintains this dog park. Since my first review,…read morethings have gotten much better! The gras is cut in a timely fashion. I appreciate the effort on their part. My dogs love it!!!