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ALBANY COUNTY
Albany County Hockey and Team USA Facility
830 Albany Shaker Road
Loudonville, NY
518-452-7396
Cost:
$3.00 ($2.00 for Seniors, $1.00 for children under 5 yrs.)
Rentals: $3.00
Open Year-Round
Public skating, Camps, and Training Schools.
Albany Heritage Area Visitors Center
25 Quackenbush Square, Albany, NY
Corner of Broadway and Clinton Avenue
518-434-0405 or 800-258-3582
www.albany.org
Cost: Free
Please call for hours of operation. Museum galleries explore the history of Albany; special exhibits and
events featuring the history and culture of the Capital Region are scheduled throughout the year.
Albany Pine Bush Discovery Center
195 New Karner Rd
Albany, NY
518-456-0655
http://www.albanypinebush.org/discovery-center
Cost: Free
Call for hours of operation.
Albany Pine Bush Preserve
195 New Karner Rd
Albany, NY
518-456-0655
http://www.albanypinebush.org/recreation-center
Visit website for updates on events and trail conditions.
Altamont Orchards “Pick Your Own”
6654 Dunnsville Road
Guilderland, NY
Attractions: Bakery Items, Christmas Trees, Farm Market, Haunted House (September & October),
Hayrides (September & October), Seasonal Gifts, Vegetables. U-Pick: Apple Picking, Pumpkin Picking,
Strawberry Picking
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Arbor Hill Community Center
50 Lark Street
Albany, NY
518-463-1516
Hours
Monday-Friday:
4 – 9 PM
Pool hours:
Monday – Friday:
8 AM – 6 PM
Saturday
9 AM – 1 PM
Kids from the neighborhood go to the Center to enjoy a safe place to hang out after school. The Center
has a game room, weight room, swimming pool and gym that the kids use, as well as classrooms and a
homework room used for tutoring. The Center also has activities such as cooking class, karate lessons,
double dutch training, and swim club.
Corning Tower Observation Deck
Empire State Plaza
Albany, NY
518-474-2418
Cost: Free
Hours of Operation (Hours subject to change without notice)
Monday- Friday
10 AM – 4 PM (LAST CHECK-IN AT 3:45 p.m.)
Saturday and Sunday
Closed
Holidays
Closed
To gain access to the Observation Deck, all persons 16 and older must check in by presenting photo
identification at the Observation Deck Check-In, Concourse Level, Corning Tower. Persons under 16
must be accompanied by an adult with photo identification.
Heather Ridge Farm (Pick your own)
989 Broome Center Road
Preston Hollow, NY
518-239-6234
Things to do: Heather Ridge Farm Store, Bees Knees Café, two marked walking trails (an up-to-date trail
map will be provided to you at the cafe, with interpretive information). Farm Tours: We offer walking
farm tours, scheduled during the summer and fall season. See the animals, learn about gravity fed water
systems, get kissed by a llama, collect eggs, learn about our solar panel array, get your sneakers dirty!
Tours can be arranged for your group. Call for more information including hours.
Henry Hudson Planetarium
Albany Heritage Area Visitors Center
518-434-0405 or 800-258-3582
www.albany.org
Cost: $3.00
Children's Astronomy Show - Every third Saturday of each month at 11 a.m.
Hosts a wide variety of educational and special event programs exploring astronomy, history, arts, and
science; official NASA Space Place! Interactive program exploring the stars, planets, comets, and
constellations in the night sky geared toward children aged 3 to 7 and their families. Call for more
information including hours.
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Hudson River Way
Broadway & Pine St
Albany, NY
518-434-0405
www.albany.org
Pedestrian bridge that connects historic downtown Albany to the shores of the Hudson River.
Indian Ladder Farms “Pick Your Own”
342 Altamont Road
Altamont, NY
(518) 765-2956
Attractions: Farm animals, Field trips available, Walk the nature trails as you view Helderberg
Escarpment, Yellow Rock Cafe serving 'Farm to Table' cuisine. U-Pick: Apple Picking Berry (strawberries,
blueberries, raspberries) Picking, Pumpkin Picking. Call for more information on U-Pick.
Lansing’s Farm Market (Pick your own)
204 Lishakill Road
Colonie, NY
(518) 464-0089
Lansing's Farm offers U-pick berries, vegetables, pumpkins, and flowers. Apple cider, honey, baked
goods, preserves and greenhouse plants available. U-Pick: Berry Picking, Pumpkin Picking, Vegetables
Picking. Call for more information on U-Pick.
Lincoln Park Fitness Center/Lincoln Park Pool House
Hours
Monday-Friday 6 AM – 7:30 AM and 3:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Year-round program allows residents to train with nationally recognized power lifter, Ned Norton, or our
Recovery Fitness Program.
NYS Museum
Empire State Plaza
Albany, NY
518-474-5877
www.nysm.nysed.gov
Cost: Free
Call for more information including hours.
Park Playhouse, Inc.
Washington Park Lake House
Albany, NY
518-434-2035
www.parkplayhouse.com
Cost: Free, or paid reserved seating
Outdoor summer theatre providing professional quality performances; 900-seat amphitheater faces the
lake house. Call for more information including hours.
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USS Slater DE-766
Broadway & Quay St
Albany, NY
518-431-1943
www.ussslater.org
Call for more information including hours and pricing.
The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence – a historic Underground Railroad site
194 Livingston Avenue
Albany, NY
518-432-4432
www.undergroundrailroadhistory.org
Please call for more information.
Albany County Parks
Academy Park
Eagle St (across from City Hall)
Albany, NY
East Capitol Park
Eagle St. and State St.
Albany, NY
Jennings Landing (formerly
known as Albany Riverfront
Park)
Along the Hudson River
Albany, NY
Lincoln Park
Morton Ave/Delaware Ave
Albany, NY
(518) 434-3201
www.albanyny.org
Maiden Lane Park
James St. and Maiden Ln.
Albany, NY
Ridgefield Park
316 Partridge, W. Lawrence,
Ridgefield Streets
Albany, NY
(518) 438-4763
www.albanyny.org
Six Mile Waterworks
Fuller Rd.
Albany, NY
Swinburne Park
Clinton Ave/Manning Blvd
Albany, NY
(518) 438-2406
www.albanyny.org
Tawasentha Park
188 Rte 146
Altamont, NY
518-456-3150
www.townofguilderland.org
Places for Fun Family Activities
Cohoes Bowl
309 Ontario Street
Cohoes, NY
518-237-9836
Call for more information including hours.
Ten Eyck Courtyard
Albany, NY
The Crossings of Colonie
580 Albany-Shaker Rd
Loudonville, NY
518-783-2760
www.colonie.org/parks/cros
sings
Tricentennial Park
Broadway and Columbia St.
Albany, NY 12207
Washington Park
Between Washington Ave N.
& Madison Ave S.
Albany, NY
518-434-2032
Del Lanes
4 Bethlehem Ct.
Delmar, NY
518-439-2224
www.bowldel.com
Family friendly: bumpers for kids. Call or visit
the website for hours and list of activities.
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Green Island Lanes
4 Lafayette Street
Green Island, NY
518-273-2322
Call for more information including hours.
Hootz Family Bowling Center
100 Main Street
Ravena, NY
518-756-4668
Call for more information including hours.
Olympic Lanes
5 Elmwood Road
Albany, NY
518-465-3505
Bumper bowling, open bowling, rock N Bowl,
youth programs. Call for more information.
Playdium Bowling Center
363 Ontario Street
Albany, NY
518-438-0300
Enjoy bumper bowling lanes for kids, Glow
Bowling with the lights down, great music
turned up, and special effects lighting. Call for
more information including hours and pricing.
Rolling Greens Lanes
217 Mohawk Ave.
Schenectady, NY
518-381-4848
Call for more information including hours.
Sunset Recreation Bowling
1160 Central Ave.
Albany, NY
518-438-6404
Call for more information including hours.
SpareTime
375 Troy Schenectady Road
Latham, NY
518-785-6694
Call for more information including hours.
Town & 'N Country Lanes
2509 Western Ave.
Guilderland, NY
(518) 456-1113
Call for more information including hours.
Westlawn Lanes
1975 Western Ave.
Albany, NY
518-456-5500
Call for more information including hours and
pricing.
COLUMBIA COUNTY
Berry Farm "Pick-Your-Own"
2304 State Route 203
Chatham, NY
518-392-4609
Specializing in natural, organic and local produce and products. Organic U-Pick: Berry Picking, Pumpkin
Picking. Call for picking schedule.
Don Baker Farm "Pick-Your-Own"
183 Route 14
Hudson, NY
518-828-9542
Don Baker Farm, a U-Pick farm offers many varieties of apples, including McIntosh, Gala, Cortland,
Macoun, Mutsu, Empire, Jonagold, Red Delicious, Golden Delicious, and more! Call for schedule.
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Fix Brothers Fruit Farm "Pick-Your-Own"
215 White Birch Road
Livingston (for MapQuest enter Hudson), NY
518-828-7560
Attractions: Beautiful orchards and ponds. U-Pick: Apple Picking, Black Sour Cherries & Red Sour Cherry
Picking, Sweet Cherry Picking, Peaches Picking, Pumpkin Picking. Call for schedule.
Golden Harvest Farms "Pick-Your-Own"
3074 US 9
Valatie, NY
518-758-7683
Attractions: Tractor Rides. Open All Year Round: Bakery, Farm Fresh Honey, Farm Market, Local
Cheeses, Local Range Eggs, Local Vegetables, Organic Kosher Maple Syrup and Candy, Organic Mixes and
Nuts, Seasonal Fruits. U-Pick: Apple Picking, Pumpkin Picking, Vegetable Picking. Call for schedule.
Harlem Valley Rail Trail
Access Points:
Undermountain Rd, off Rt 22, Ancram
Valley View Rd, Copake
Taconic State Park Entrance (near Depot Deli), Copake Falls
518-789-9591
www.hvrt.org
A paved bicycle/pedestrian path built on the old railroad bed that connected New York City, the Harlem
Valley, and Chatham, NY.
Harrier Hill Park “Scenic Hudson Valley”
City of Hudson, NY
Things To Do at Harrier Hill Park: Bird Watching and Nature Study, Hiking and Walking Trails, Parks,
Picnicking at Harrier Hill Park
Hawthorne Valley Farm
327 Cty Rt 21C
Ghent, NY
518-672-7500 x231
www.hawthornevalleyfarm.org
Public tour - 1st and 3rd Wed of month 10am-2pm
Donations accepted, advance notice of arrival is suggested.
Enliven your senses and experience life at Hawthorne Valley Farm with the tours (See website for
schedule). Learn about land stewardship practices and the role of agriculture in education, cultural
enrichment and scientific inquiry.
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Loveapple Farm "Pick-Your-Own"
1421 Route 9H
Ghent NY
518-828-5048
Attractions: Bakery, Gazebo Flower Garden, Ice Cream Parlor, Pavilion Cafe (open-air), Petting Zoo,
Tree-Village Playground U-Pick: Apples, Apricots, Berry (Strawberries, Raspberries, Blackberries,
Blueberries, Gooseberries), Cherries, Nectarines, Peaches, Plums & Pear Picking. Call for schedule.
Philip Orchards "Pick-Your-Own"
270 Route 9H
Claverack NY
518-851-6351
U-Pick: Apples, Berries, Pears, Plums, Gooseberries, Raspberries. Call for schedule.
Samascott Orchards "Pick-Your-Own"
5 Sunset Ave
Kinderhook,NY
518-758-7224
Attractions: Garden Market (Over 30 varieties of herb and vegetable plants.) U-Pick:
Apples, Berries Picking (strawberries, cherries, blueberries, raspberries), Grapes, Peaches, Plums,
Pumpkins, Vegetables (rhubarb, peas, beans, tomatoes, peppers, summer squash, winter squash). Call
for schedule.
Smith Farms "Pick-Your-Own"
200 White Birch Road
Livingston, NY
518-828-1228
U-Pick: Apples, Berries, Cherries, Nectarines, Peaches, Raspberries. Call for schedule.
The Fields at Omi
1405 Cty Rt 22
Ghent, NY
The Sculpture Park is open year round during daylight hours. Please call for more information including
hours and pricing.
Thompson-Finch Farm "NOFA-NY Pick-Your-Own"
750 Wiltsie Bridge Road
Ancram, NY
518-329-7578
Before coming to the farm call 518-329-7578 for the latest picking conditions. U-Pick Organic
Strawberries: Strawberry picking (2nd week of June thru 2nd week of July. Organic Products include
Apples (pre-picked organic apples).
White Oak Farm "Pick-Your-Own"
65 Whippoorwill Road
Hillsdale, NY
518-325-3384
U-Pick: Berry Picking, Herb Picking. Call for schedule.
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Columbia County Parks
Chatham Skate Park
Crellin Park
2940 Rt 66
Chatham, NY
www.crellinpark.org
A 2600 square foot concrete park open every
day year round - weather permitting. Only
skateboards and roller blades are permitted.
Free and open to the public.
Lake Taghkanic State Park
Ancram, NY
518-851-3631
Things To Do: Beach, Biking, Boat Launch sites,
Boat Rentals, Cabins & Campsites, Fishing,
Food, Hiking, Hunting, Pavilions, Picnic Tables,
Playground & Playing Field(s), Showers,
Sledding, Snowmobiling & Snowshoeing,
Tent/Trailer Sites, Vacation Rentals
Taconic State Park - Copake Falls Area
Route 344
Copake Falls, NY
518-329-3993
Things To Do at Taconic State Park - Copake
Falls Area: Beach, Biking, Cabins, Campsites,
Cottages, Dumping Stations, Fishing, Grills,
Hiking, Hunting, Museum & Visitors Center,
Pavilions, Picnic Tables, Playgrounds, Recreation
Programs, Scenic Views, Showers, Waterfalls
Places for Fun Family Activities
Boulevard Bowl
248 State Route 295
Chatham, NY
518-374-4171
Call for information including hours and pricing.
Chatham Bowl
248 State Route 295
Chatham, NY
518-392-5050
Call for information including hours and pricing.
DELAWARE COUNTY
The Catskill Park
Catskill Mountains, NY
www.catskillpark.com
Check out the website for trail maps and fun and exciting events!
Stone Tavern Farm
2080 Upper Meeker Hollow Rd.
Roxbury, NY
607-326-3600
www.stonetavernfarm.com
Enjoy horseback riding, star gazing, camping, and much more. Call the farm for more information.
Walton Bowling Lanes
10 Bridge Street
Walton, NY
607-865-4050
www.bowlwalton.com
Call for more information including pricing and hours.
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Galaxy Bowl
105 North Main Street
Bainbridge, NY
607-967-8818
www.thegalaxybowl.com
Fox Bowling Center
24723 New York 97
Hancock, NY
607-637-4401
Strike Zone
3692 New York 28
Milford, NY
607-286-4007
www.cooperstownstrikezone.com
Decker School of Ballet
140 Main Street #4
Oneonta, NY
Please contact the school for class schedule and other information.
607-432-6290
www.deckerschoolofballet.org
ABC Center for Performing Arts
11 Main Street #13
Sidney, NY
607-563-8667
www.abcschoolofdance.com
Please contact the school of class schedule and other information.
Oneonta Dance Center
4 Academy Street
PO Box 584
Oneonta, NY
607-431-9292
www.oneontadanceneter.com
Please contact the school of class schedule and other information.
Creative Expressions Dance
45 Stewart Avenue
Roscoe, NY
607-498-5985
www.ce-dance.com
Please contact the school of class schedule and other information.
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Afton Elementary School Pool
29 Academy Street
Afton, NY
607-639-8234
www.afton.stier.org
Pool open to the public. Check website for schedule.
Oneonta Taekwon-Do
55 S. Main St.
Oneonta, NY
607-437-7866
www.oneontatkd.com
Please contact the school of class schedule and other information.
Upstate Karate of Mountaindale
81 Main Street
Mountain Dale, NY
845-434-0500
www.upstatekarate.org
Please contact the school of class schedule and other information.
Aikido School of Self Defense
Two locations:
443 County Rte. 17M
121 Broadway
Middletown, NY
Monticello, NY
845-796-7077
www.aikido-macewen.com
Please contact the school of class schedule and other information.
Apple Pond Farm
80 Hahn Road
Callicoon Center, NY
845-482-4764
www.applepondfarm.com
If you love animals, this is the place for you! Learn how to milk a goat and many other exciting things!
YMCA
20 Ford Avenue
Oneonta, NY
607-432-0011
www.ymca.net
Look out for programs and other fun events, even if you don’t have a membership.
Check out www.delarecountytoday.com for all sorts of events occurring in Delaware County.
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GREENE COUNTY
Black Walnut Farm "Pick-Your-Own"
East Stone Bridge Road
Cornwallville, NY
518-239-6206
Black Walnut Farm is an organic U-Pick and CSA. Organic U-Pick: Berry Picking, Flower Picking.
Boehm Farm "Pick your own"
233A County Route 26
Climax, NY
518-731-6196
Boehm Farm, a U-Pick farm offering pick-your-own apples, pumpkins, and peaches. Attractions: Horse
drawn carriage rides on weekends. U-Pick: Apple Picking, Peach Picking, Pumpkin Picking.
Catskill Forest Preserve - Greene
Attractions and Outdoor Activities at Catskill Park: Accessible Recreation, Boating, Camping, CrossCountry Skiing, Fishing, Hiking & Rock Climbing, Hunting, Shellfishing, Trapping, Snowmobiles
Four Mile Point "Scenic Hudson Valley"
Town of Coxsackie, Greene County
New York State
Things To Do at Four Mile Point: Bird Watching at Four Mile Point, Fishing, Kayaking & Canoeing at the
Point, Picnicking at Four Mile Point, Walking, Wetland & wildlife viewing platform
Free Israeli Folk Dance Classes
The Yellow Deli in Oak Hill, New York
7771 State Route 81
Oak Hill, New York
(518) 239-4240
http://yellowdeli.com/oak-hill
Monday: 8 pm – 9 pm
Family • Fun • Easy. Refreshments will be served
HoeBowl - Catskill Lanes
305 West Bridge Street
Catskill, NY
518-943-4980
Call for more information including pricing.
Hudson Highlands
Cornwall, NY
Things To Do: Birding | Bird Watching, Boat Rentals (including Kayaks & Canoes), Boating, Fishing, Hiking
Trails, Historic Places (Bannerman Island), Nature Trails, Hunting
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Kaaterskill Falls
Catskill Mountains
Hunter, NY
Warning: Do not be tempted to climb to the top of the falls as missteps on the slippery rocks have
resulted in serious accidents and even fatalities.
RamsHorn-Livingston Sanctuary "Scenic Hudson Valley"
Catskill, Greene County
New York State
Things To Do: Bird Watching, Canoeing, Kayaking, Hiking/Walking Trails, Nature Study, Observation
Tower, Picnicking , Scenic Views
Schnare's Sunset Orchard "Pick your own"
1008 Route 81
Climax, NY
518-731-8846
U-Pick: Apple Picking, Pumpkin Picking. Call for more information.
Story Farms "Pick-Your-Own"
4640 New York 32
Catskill, NY
518-678-9716
U-Pick: Pea Picking, Strawberry Picking. Call for more information.
OTSEGO COUNTY
The Barnyard Swing
Route 28 (Five miles south of the Village of Cooperstown)
Features miniature golf, gem panning, ice cream, and a game room with a pool table.
The Clarks Sports Center
124 County Hwy 52
Cooperstown, NY
607-547-2800
www.clarksportscenter.com
Check out the many events planned for each season by going on the website or calling the sports center.
The Doubleday Batting Range
135 Main Street
Cooperstown, NY 13326
Doubleday Court
607-547-1852
Call for more information including hours and pricing.
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Fairy Spring Park
County Route 33
Cooperstown, NY
Offers pleasant designated swimming beaches with picnic area.
Glimmerglass State Park
1527 Co. Rte 31
Cooperstown, NY
607-547-8662
The beach offers a refreshment stand, ample picnic areas and places to run, play and feel alive again.
The rest of the park is just as nice with hiking, fishing and camping opportunities.
Interskate88
Oneonta, NY
607-432-0366
Open year-round. Call for more information including hours, pricing, and directions.
Three-Mile Point
Route 80
Cooperstown, NY
Offers pleasant designated swimming beaches with picnic area.
SCHENECTADY COUNTY
MISCI-Museum of Innovation and Science
15 Nott Terrace Heights
Schenectady, NY
518-382-7890
www.schenectadymuseum.org
Dynamic destination celebrating science, invention, and imagination with a history of cutting-edge
technology.
Schenectady City Parks and locations:
Parks listed in alphabetical order.
Carrier Street Park – Carrie Street
Central Park – Central Parkway
Fairview Park – Fairview/Campbell
Front Street Park – Front Street
Grout Park – Hamburg Street
Hillhurst Park – Campbell Avenue
Jerry Burrell Park – Hamilton/Schenectady
Kailberg Park – Lenox Road
Liberty Park – State/Washington
Michigan Avenue Park – Michigan/Norwood
Mt. Pleasant Fields – Norwood Avenue
Orchard Park – Orchard Street
Pulaski Park – State/Nott Terrace
Quackenbush Park – Forest Road
Riverside Park – Washington/Ingersoll
South Avenue Park – Park/South Avenue
Steimack Park – Cutler/Davis Terrace
Steinmetz Memoria – Wendall Avenue
Steinmetz Park – Lenox Road
Vale Park (www.valepark.org) – Nott Terrace
Veterans’ Park – State Street
Wallingford Park – Congress/Fifth
Westinghouse Park – Broadway/Guilderland
Woodlawn Park – Ricci/Kings Road
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Schenectady City Pools – 2014 Summer Hours
Central Park Pool
Located in Central Park
Opens June 27th
Closes August 25th
Hillhurst Pool
Located on Campbell Street
Opens June 30th
Closes August 22nd
Front Street Pool
Located on Front Street
No schedule available yet…
Quackenbush Pool
Located on Forest Road
Opens June 30th /Closes August 22nd
Schenectady County Recreation Facility
5 Tower Road
Glenville, NY
518-384-2445
Open Year round
Call for more information including hours and pricing.
Sportsmans Bowl
1652 Crane Street
Schenectady, NY
518-355-4330
Call for more information including hours and pricing.
Towne Bowling Academy
1601 Altamont Avenue
Schenectady, NY
518-355-3939
Call for more information including hours and pricing.
SCHOHARIE COUNTY
Bicycle Safety Derbies:
Youth Bureau partners with Liberty Partnerships, Department of Health, the Schoharie County Child
Fatality Review Team and the Cobleskill Village Police Department. Youth are sized for helmets, get their
bikes registered by the Village Police, basic bike maintenance is performed and youth get to try an
obstacle course. All activities and helmets are free to youth that come.
Howe Caverns, Inc.
Home of the Howe High Adventure
255 Discovery Dr
Howes Cave, NY
296-8900 or 888-696-2283
ww.howecaverns.com
Largest cave open to the public in the NE; 90 min. guided tours, underground boat ride, zip lines, ropes
course, gemstone mining, and more; estate open year round.
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Traveling Arts and Crafts Program
Schoharie County towns that participate are: Seward, Summit, Esperance, Jefferson, Fulton, and Wright.
This summer program takes arts and crafts to towns with little or no other summer programming. This is
free to youth and runs for two hours daily for three days during one week, in each town.
Call Schoharie County Youth Bureau at 295-2057 or email youth@co.schoharie.ny.us with any questions
Traveling Arts and Crafts Program Information:
FREE
Ages: 3-15 (children under 5 must be accompanied by an adult)
Jefferson (United Methodist Church): August 5th- August 7th
West Fulton (Municipal Building): August 11th- August 13th
http://www.schohariecounty-ny.gov/CountyWebSite/Youth/youthhome.html
RENSSELAER COUNTY
Best Berry Farm "Pick-Your-Own"
1078 Best Road Box 142 B
East Greenbush, NY
518-286-0607
Best Berry Farm, a U-Pick farm offering pick-your-own apples. U-Pick: Apple Picking
Children’s Museum of Science & Technology
250 Jordan Rd.
Troy, NY
518-235-2120
www.CMOST.org
Only science center in Tech Valley designed specifically for kids and parents to explore, discover, and
imagine the world of science.
Troy’s Farmer’s Market
River Street, Troy
Monica Kurzejeski, Market Manager
Phone: (518)708-4216
Saturdays, 9AM-2PM
Accepts debit and EBT cards. Free parking in Uncle Sam garage
Parks and Recreation in Rensselaer County:
The City of Troy Parks
If you have any questions about recreational facilities, services, programs or special events, please feel
free to contact our Bureau of Parks & Recreation at (518) 235-7761 or 235-0215.
City of Troy Neighborhood Parks:
6th Avenue Park
9th Street Park
112th Street Park
120th Street Park
Barker Park (State & 3rd St.)
Beman Park(15th&Peoples Ave)
Canal Street Park (South Troy)
Carroll Hill Park
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Cook's Row (10th Street)
Cragin Avenue Park
Ingalls Avenue Playground
Kinloch Ave Park
North Lake Avenue Park
Powers Park (110th Street)
Geer Field
Hoosick Street Park
Riley's Park (between 8th & 9th St.)
River Front Park (behind City Hall)
Sherman Avenue Park (South Troy)
Cohoes Falls
N. Mohawk St
Cohoes, NY
518-743-2083
www.friendsofcohoesfalls.org
Key destination on the Mohawk Towpath National Scenic Byway; 2nd largest falls in NY; Mohawk River
drops 90’ before its confluence with the Hudson.
Frear Park
Lavin Court & Park Boulevard
Office Number (518) 235-7761
This park includes Arcadia Field, Golf Course, Hockey Rink, Northlake Field #1, Northlake Field #2,
Playground, Proshop and Restaurant, Tennis Courts, The Pagoda, Nature Trail
Hi-Way Recreation
115 Main Avenue
Wynantskill, NY
518-283-6622
Call for more information including hours and pricing.
Hilltop Bowl
40 Hansen Road
Troy, NY
518-235-4148
Call for more information including hours and pricing.
Knickerbacker Park & Ice Arena
103rd St. & 8th Avenue, Troy, NY
Office Number (518) 235-7761 or 235-0215
This park includes the Ice Skating Arena (indoor), Ice Skating Rink (outdoor), Oval Track (400 Meters), 3
Softball Fields, Baseball Field, Soccer Field, Football Fields, Tennis Courts, Basketball Court, Playground
Prospect Park
65 Prospect Park Road
Troy NY
518- 235-7761
This park includes 14 tennis courts, 4 handball courts, 2 Basketball Courts, Playground, Picnic Areas,
Softball Field, Soccer Field, Comfort Station, Picnic Pavilion, Spray Pool, Nature Trail, Roadway
surrounding the park with eight parking areas.
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SpareTime
570 Columbia Turnpike
East Greenbush, NY
518-477-9306
Call for more information including hours and pricing.
Uncle Sam Lanes
600 Fulton Street
Troy, NY
518-271-7800
Call for more information including hours and pricing.
City of Troy Pools
The City of Troy operates two public swimming pools. Spray Pools are available at Frear, Prospect, and
Knickerbacker Parks.
PROGRAMS: FREE Instructional Swim Program
Call pool location for program start date. Open to children 6 years & up
Beginners
10am-10:50am
Intermediate 11am-11:50am
Adv Beginners 11am-11:50am
Swim & Adv. 11am-11:50am
Pool information:
HOURS
Public Swimming
Daily from 1p.m. - 5:30p.m.
ADMISSION
Adults $2.00
Children $1.00
FREE Evening Swim Program
Call pool location for program start date.
 Parent/Tot Swims
 Family Night
South Troy Pool
4th Street & Tyler
Street
(518) 270-1125
Knickerbacker Pool
104th & 7th Avenue
(518) 237-0097
Places with Fun Family Activities
Farm At Kristy's Barn "Pick-Your-Own"
2385 Brookview Road
Schodack NY
518-477-6250
Attractions: Hayrides (free), Petting Paddock. U-Pick: Pick your own apples; Pick your own berries; Pick
your own pumpkins; Pick your own strawberries, red & black raspberries. Please call for more
information.
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Frear Park Ice Skating Rink
Park Boulevard and Lavin Ct.
Troy, NY
518-266-0023
Open Year-Round
Goold Orchards "Pick-Your-Own"
Schodack, NY
518-732-7317
Call for picking schedule. U-Pick: Apple Picking, Berry Picking, Pumpkin Picking
Homestead Farms "Organic CSA and Pick-Your-Own"
3842 NY Route 2
Cropseyville, NY
518-279-9867
U-Pick: Flowers, Herbs, Strawberries. Educational Activities: Cooking ideas and recipes, Educational
School Tours, Farm Tours, Internship Programs, Nurture Classes (Learn about pasture raised chickens,
gardens, preserving the harvest bounty), Visit Farm and Animals
Hay Berry Farm "Organic CSA Farm"
1176 Babcock Lake Road
Hoosick Falls, NY
518-285-9039
U-Pick: You-snip (or we snip) flowers, herbs, and vegetables. Products include Basil, dill, parsley,
Blueberries, Gold cherry tomatoes, Flowers include sunflowers, zinnias, sweet annie, Lavender at the
farmstand. Please call for more information.
Hudson Highlands
Cornwall, NY
Things To Do: Birding | Bird Watching, Boat Rentals (including Kayaks & Canoes), Boating, Fishing, Hiking
Trails, Historic Places (Bannerman Island), Nature Trails, Hunting.
Knickerbacker Park Ice Arena
103 8th Ave.
Troy, NY
518- 235-0215
Open Year-Round
Liberty Ridge Farm "Pick-Your-Own"
29 Bevis Road
Schaghticoke NY
518-664-1515
Attractions:Face painting, Farm animals, Gift shop, Snacks & refreshment stand. U-Pick: Berry Picking
(blueberries and raspberries), Pumpkin Picking. Call for more information.
Oasis Family Fun Park
97 North Greenbush Road
Arts & ScienceBowlingCultureOrchardsParks/NatureCommunitySwim/Skate
Troy, NY
518-283-3646
Things To Do: Birthday Parties, Defender Dome, Laser Tag, Miniature Golf, Paddle Boat Activity Pond,
Refreshments
Randall School of Ice Skating
200 Oakwood Avenue
Troy, NY
Year-Round lessons
Tri-City ValleyCats (Minor-League Baseball)
Joseph L. Bruno Stadium,
80 Vandenburgh Ave
Troy, NY
518-629-2287
www.tcvalleycats.com
Season: June-September
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New York State Parks
Cherry Plain
Rensselaer County
Contact: 518-733-5400
Camping Reservations: 800-456-2267
Things to enjoy: sandy beach, hiking, biking,
boat launch facilities, boat rentals, tent and
trailer camping sites, hunting, nature trail,
fishing, playground, picnic table and pavilions,
recreational programs, showers, food. Note:
Contact the facility in advance for a full
description of accessibility.
Falls View Park
Cohoes
*To access the lower level of the park, visitors
must walk down a steep stairway (NOTE: this is
physically strenuous for some individuals).
Things to enjoy: fishing, waterfall overlooks,
hiking, nature trail, recreational programs,
picnic tables and pavilions.
Grafton Lakes
12 miles east of Troy.
Contact: 518-279-1155
Things to enjoy: swimming, sandy beach, boat
launch facilities, boat rentals, nature trails,
horse path, hiking, biking, playground,
recreational programs, food, picnic tables and
pavilions, showers. Note: Contact the facility in
advance for a full description of accessibility.
Hudson River Islands
Situated on the Hudson River, accessed only by
boat.
Nearby boat launch sites:
Coxsackie Boat Launch (1 miles south)
Athens Boat Launch (4 miles north)
Contact: 518-732-0187
Things to enjoy: dockage, hiking, nature trail,
powerboats, picnic tables with grills, hunting,
fishing, transient camping.
John Boyd Thacher State Park
15 miles southwest of Albany
Contact: 518-872-1237
Things to enjoy: picnic areas and pavilions,
volleyball courts, playing fields, playgrounds,
recreation programs, guided tours of the Indian
Ladder Trails, hiking, hunting, mountain biking.
Max V. Shaul State Park
Schoharie County
Contact: 518-827-4711
Reservations: 800-456-2267
Things to enjoy: nature trail, hiking, fishing in
Panther Creek, 30 campsites (for both tents and
trailers), playground, playing fields, picnic tables
and pavilions (both handicap accessible),
showers.
Peebles Island
12 miles north of Albany
Contact: 518-237-7000 ext. 220
Things to enjoy: hiking, nature trail, fishing,
swimming, picnic tables & pavilions, museum
with visitor center and gift shop.
Schodack Islands
Rensselaer County
Contact: 518-732-0187
Things to enjoy: horseshoes, hiking, biking, boat
launches, picnic tables, playing fields, hunting.
Thompson’s Lake
18 miles southwest of Albany
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Contact: 518-872-1674
Reservations: 800-456-2267
Things to enjoy: nature trails, volleyball courts,
horseshoes, boat access, boat rentals, camping
(tent and trailer sites), showers, dumping
station, recreational programs, playground,
playing fields, fishing, hiking, sandy beach for
swimming