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Enjoy Outdoor Activities In The Albany Area

Head outside for a full day of fun in the Capital Region! Play a round of golf, hike to the top of one of the region's mountains, go cycling or mountain biking, or experience the winter by skiing or snowboarding. The options for outdoor activities in and around Albany are endless!



an aerial view of The Fun Spot
The Fun Spot
Queensbury, NY
Come to The Fun Spot in Queensbury, NY, for exceptional family entertainment! This local hotspot features go-karts, mini-golf, las... [+More]
pine barrens landscape
Albany Pine Bush Preserve
Albany, NY
The Albany Pine Bush Preserve nestled between Albany and Schenectady is one of just 20 inland pine barren environments in the worl... [+More]
boy in colorful ball pit
Funplex Funpark
East Greenbush, NY
Funplex Funpark is the premier amusement destination of the Capital District. With an assortment of activities, Funplex offers fun... [+More]
Colonie Street Park Spray Pad
Albany, NY
The Colonie Street Park Spray Pad is located near Livingston Avenue in Albany, and it will be open to the public from June 26 thro... [+More]
Orchard Creek Golf Club
Altamont, NY
Upscale course with bargain prices. Named America's #1 "Best New Bargain" Golf Digest 2001. It features 18 hole public golf, driv... [+More]
Swinburne Spray Pad
Albany, NY
The Swinburne Spray Pad is located at Clinton Avenue and Manning Boulevard in Albany NY, and it is closed for the 2024 summer.... [+More]
Sheridan Hollow Park Spray Pad
Albany, NY
The Sheridan Hollow Park Spray Pad is located at Sheridan Avenue and Dove Street. It is open daily to the public from June 26 thro... [+More]
Westland Hills Park Spray Pad
The Westland Hills Park Spray Pad is located at Colvin Avenue between Central Avenue and Lincoln Avenue in Albany, and it will be ... [+More]
Lower Lincoln Park Pool
Albany, NY
The Lower Lincoln Park Pool is located at 701 Lincoln Park Rd in Albany, NY, and it is open seasonally. The pool is temporarily cl... [+More]
Moreau Lake State Park Nature Center
Gansevoort, NY
Visit the Moreau Lake State Park Nature Center and check out their wildlife mounts, pelts, skulls, and other ephemera. The nature ... [+More]
Five Rivers Environmental Education Center
Delmar, NY
The Five Rivers Environmental Education Center is a living museum comprised of over 450 acres of fields, forests and wetlands. The... [+More]
Creekside Classroom Environmental Education Center
Saratoga Springs, NY
Located in the heart of Saratoga Spa State Park, the Creekside Classroom is a four-season environmental education center that offe... [+More]
Flying Deer Nature Center
East Chatham, NY
Located in East Chatham, NY, the Flying Deer Nature Center is a wilderness school that is dedicated to teaching kids, adults, and ... [+More]
Van Schaick Island Country Club
Cohoes, NY
Van Schaick Island Country Club is a private, nine-hole golf course located in the Capital Region. VSICC offers rolling hills and ... [+More]
Holland Meadows Golf Course
Gloversville, NY
Holland Meadows Golf Course in Gloversville, NY, features an 18-hole executive course, a driving range, pro shop, indoor golf faci... [+More]
Rosemont Park Spray Pad
Albany, NY
The Rosemont Park Spray Pad is located at 92 Rosemont Street in Albany, and will be open to the public from June 26, 2023, through... [+More]
Stadium Golf Club, Inc.
Schenectady, NY
Stadium Golf Club is a public golf course nestled on 120 acres in the Capital Region. Stadium delivers the complete golf experienc... [+More]
Eagle Crest Golf Club
Clifton Park, NY
Eagle Crest Golf Club in Clifton Park, NY, is home to an 18-hole, par 72 championship golf course. They also offer golf instructio... [+More]
Pinehaven Country Club
Guilderland, NY
The course at Pinehaven brings you through the Historic Pine Bush Area of Albany County & is one of the most beautiful and challen... [+More]
Glimmerglass State Park
Cooperstown, NY
The Glimmerglass State Park in Cooperstown, NY features nature trails, a swimming beach, and a nature center where you can learn m... [+More]
Black Lives Matter Park Spray Pad
Albany, NY
The Black Lives Matter Park Spray Pad in Albany, NY is located at 484 Livingston Avenue. It is open daily to the public from June ... [+More]
Krank Park Spray Pad
Albany, NY
The Krank Park Spray Pad is located at 65 First Avenue in Albany NY, and it will be open to the public from June 26, through Labor... [+More]
North Swan Street Spray Pad
Albany, NY
The North Swan Street Spray Pad is located at North Swan Street between 1st Street and 2nd Street in Albany NY, and it will be ope... [+More]
Upper Lincoln Spray Pad
Albany, NY
The Upper Lincoln Spray Pad is located at Morton and Delaware Avenue in Albany, and it will be open to the public from June 26, 20... [+More]
Hackett Park Spray Pad
Albany, NY
Hackett Park Spray Pad is located at North First Street in Albany NY, and it will be open to the public from June 26, through Labo... [+More]
Mater Christi Pool
Albany, NY
The Mater Christi Pool is a City of Albany public pool that's open daily, 1pm-7pm, through Labor Day. The pool is only open to Cit... [+More]
Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center
Voorheesville, NY
The Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center is located in Thompson's Lake Campground and offers year-round educational programs, exhi... [+More]
Ridgefield Park Spray Pad
Albany, NY
The Ridgefield Park Spray Pad is located at 316 Partridge Street in Albany, and will be open to the public from June 26 through La... [+More]