You learn about the Falls in junior high if you grew up in Troy, Watervliet, Cohoes, Lansingburgh…read moreaka 'the burgh'...or in other words are a local. Its a nice bit of 'wilderness' in the city. I guess the police/rescue squad get about 5-10 calls every spring-early fall to get some idiot that overestimated their free climbing prowess, got in a hairy spot, and (best case) froze and needed help back down. Worst case they fall, get injured and need to be carried out. Back in the day when I was still a young woman I did enjoy hiking in with some friends and finding a quiet spot near the falls to enjoy the natural vibes with the help of some good quality bud. , Haven't been up to the falls in years but I imagine not much has changed. Note/another reviewer questioned why the city doesn't keep it up better as it is a nice spot. I think the land is privately owned not city property.

Finding this beauty made my entire weekend. Ah, just to sit and breathe it in. Thank you, Yelp…read morefriends, for pointing the way. If you are near Troy definitely worth finding.

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.

This was such a lovely surprise -- an easy nature trail with gorgeous waterfall views located right…read morein the city of Troy. It's even next to a bus stop -- the Vandenburg/Campbell Ave stop is about a two minute walk from the trailhead. Though this won't present much of of a challenge to someone looking for a serious hike, and the trails could be cleaner and better marked (at one point we ended up accidentally wandering off the path and into a litter-filled clearing), this is mostly just a delightful mini nature escape that more locals should definitely know about.

This IS a beautiful spot. Tucked in between urban areas, you'd never even know it was there! Well…read moreworth a visit. (As a single female, I don't feel comfortable walking this alone- so, go with company.)

Troy, like the other major cities around the Capital Region, exist because of the river. Yes,…read moretechnically the Hudson isn't a river, but rather a tidal estuary. But "Tidal Estuary Park" doesn't really roll off the tongue. It's lovely to have this piece of land along the waterfront in Troy dedicated for public use. Sometimes it's a farmers market. Sometimes it's the grounds for a festival. But I like to walk along the river after a dinner in the Collar City, just to enjoy the view. The park would be nicer if there was more shade, and maybe a little less concrete. And then there's the issue of the big gaping hole where City Hall used to be. But even that crumbling infrastructure is part of the charm. It is. Of course, Troy is on an upswing, and development will one day fill in that hole. Maybe with a movie theater. Maybe with something else. We'll have to wait and see. I'm just glad that I don't have to be the one to make those decisions.

This is a fantastic park, and really is a shining example of how Troy has tried to revitalize…read moreitself in the past decade or so. My wife and I have been here for festivals and it really is a great venue for that. The stone wall is a perfect place for sitting on and watching the boats, or face the other way behind the stage during a concert and see how bands really are during a song. We have come here on the weekends with a blanket just to watch the fountain and do a cross word puzzle or eat take-out food. Parking is convenient, and it is nearby to a lot of walkable places for food, books, or other diversions.

Our recent experience differs a lot from some of the previous reviews. This is a tired park and it…read moreshowed. Just driving around, we could see lots of things falling apart (like the pool... enough said) or worn down. Their water splash area was large but only consisted of one pipe shooting water up. They had several large pavilions which families were using to celebrate, but I couldn't see many other areas to relax. The overlook spot was fun, though not very large. I think the clincher was the pot smokers who were very close to the slide where my son was playing. He doesn't need that. Those who love this place can keep it. With lots of other great parks in the capital district, I don't need to come back here.

The cousins had a blast... Must've rained or something because the ground was mushy But kids don't…read morecare about that I sat in my car warm still trying to acclimate to this New York weather... Thursday I'll be back in sunny Florida, LOL my niece was out there playing with them along with other people in the park throwing football with the all the kids. Life is good people are good. By the way I grew up across the street from Prospect Park in Brooklyn New York, how ironic.

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.

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.

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.