Frear Park, Troy

#23 among attractions in Troy

Park, Relax in park, Golf, Playground

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Frear Park is an urban park in the city of Troy, New York. It was initially opened in 1917, on land donated by the Frear Family, later expanding to its current size of 247 acres. The park contains nature trails, as well as tennis courts, a golf course, and an ice rink. ()

Elevation: 292 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 42°44'53"N, 73°39'58"W

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Frear Park RoadFrear ParkTroy 12180 United States

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Frear Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Houston Field House, Oakwood Cemetery, Green Island Bridge, Church of the Holy Cross.

1.1 miS
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
Houston Field House, Troy
29 min walk • Houston Field House is a multi-purpose arena located on the campus of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, New York. It is the nation's third-oldest college hockey rink, behind Northeastern University's Matthews Arena and Princeton University's Hobey Baker Memorial Rink.
1.1 miN
Cemetery
Oakwood Cemetery, Troy
29 min walk • Oakwood Cemetery is a nonsectarian rural cemetery in northeastern Troy, New York, United States. It operates under the direction of the Troy Cemetery Association, a non-profit board of directors that deals strictly with the operation of the cemetery.
1.5 miSW
Bridge
Green Island Bridge, Troy
38 min walk • The Green Island Bridge crosses the Hudson River in New York, connecting Green Island with Troy, passing through Starbuck Island. It opened September 12, 1981.
1.4 miSW
Church
Church of the Holy Cross, Troy
36 min walk • The Church of the Holy Cross is a church in Troy, New York, United States. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in New York in 1973. It borders the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute campus to the East and South. The church was founded by Mary Warren in the early 1840s.
1.2 miSW
Bridge
Collar City Bridge, Troy
31 min walk • The Collar City Bridge carries NYS Route 7 across the Hudson River connecting Colonie, New York with Troy, by way of passing over Green Island.
1.7 miSW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Troy
44 min walk • St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Troy, New York, United States, is located at Third and State streets. It is home to one of the oldest congregations in the city.
0.9 miSW
Church
Oakwood Community Center, Troy
24 min walk • Oakwood Avenue Presbyterian Church is a historic Presbyterian church located at Troy, Rensselaer County, New York. It was built in 1868, and is a two-story, three bay by five bay, rectangular frame building. It has a gable roof topped by belfry. An education wing was added in 1957.
1.7 miSW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Proctor's Theater, Troy
43 min walk • Proctor's Theater is located on Fourth Street in Troy, New York, United States. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979, and is a contributing property to the Central Troy Historic District, added to the Register in 1986.
0.8 miW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, Troy
22 min walk • St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, later called Christ & St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, and now known as New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, is an historic Episcopal church and rectory at 2900 Fifth Avenue in Troy, Rensselaer County, New York.
0.6 miNW
42°45'12"N • 73°40'36"W
Oakwood Cemetery, Troy
17 min walk • Cemetery, Bridge
1.3 miNW
Cemetery
Lansingburgh Village Burial Ground, Troy
34 min walk • Lansingburgh Village Burial Ground is a historic cemetery located in the Lansingburgh section of Troy in Rensselaer County, New York. It was founded in 1771 and contains approximately 350 graves dating to 1912.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Frear Park?

Nearby attractions include Glenwood, Troy (14 min walk), Oakwood Cemetery, Troy (17 min walk), St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, Troy (22 min walk), Oakwood Community Center, Troy (24 min walk).