Washington Park Lake, Albany

Name: Washington Park Lake
Address: Albany, United States

#43 among attractions in Albany

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Washington Park Lake is a body of water in Albany, New York located in the southwestern corner of Washington Park. It has a surface area of 5.2 acres and a mean depth of 6.6 feet. The deepest sections of the lake are just over 11 feet deep. The lake is roughly 1,600 feet long and 140 feet wide. Next to the lake is the Washington Park Lakehouse and an amphitheater where the Park Playhouse performs musicals in the summer. A wrought-iron pedestrian bridge spans the lake at its narrowest point. The footbridge over Washington Park Lake is the only remaining original structure in Washington Park. Erected over the lake in 1875 the lamps on the bridge were originally gas burning but were electrified in 1881. Ice skating is permitted on Washington Park Lake, though swimming is prohibited. ()

Built: 1873 (151 years ago)Length: 1600 ftWidth: 140 ftMaximum depth: 11 ftElevation: 184 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 42°39'26"N, 73°46'24"W

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Washington Park Lake – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Times Union Center, The Egg Building, Washington Park, New York State Museum.

1.1 miSE
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
Times Union Center, Albany
29 min walk • The Times Union Center stands as a bustling hub of entertainment and sports in the heart of Albany, New York. This indoor arena, with its capacity to accommodate up to 17,500 spectators, has been a landmark of the city since its opening in 1990.
0.9 miSE
Concerts and shows, Theater, Performing arts
The Egg Building, Albany
23 min walk • The Egg is a performing arts venue in Albany, New York. Named for its shape, the building was designed by Harrison & Abramovitz as part of the Empire State Plaza project, and built between 1966 and 1978. It is located in the northeast corner of the Plaza.
~890 ftSE
Park, Playground
Washington Park, Albany
5 min walk • Washington Park in Albany, New York is the city's premier park and the site of many festivals and gatherings. As public property it dates back to the city charter in 1686, and has seen many uses including that of gunpowder storage, square/parade grounds, and cemetery.
0.9 miSE
State story told through exhibits and art
New York State Museum, Albany
22 min walk • The New York State Museum is a research-backed institution in Albany, New York, United States. It is located on Madison Avenue, attached to the south side of the Empire State Plaza, facing onto the plaza and towards the New York State Capitol.
0.8 miSE
Skyscraper
Empire State Plaza, Albany
21 min walk • The Governor Nelson A. Rockefeller Empire State Plaza is a complex of several state government buildings in downtown Albany, New York. The complex was built between 1965 and 1976 at an estimated total cost of $2 billion.
0.8 miE
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
Cathedral of All Saints, Albany
21 min walk • The Cathedral of All Saints, Albany, New York, is located on Elk Street in central Albany, New York, United States. It is the central church of the Episcopal Diocese of Albany and the seat of the Episcopal Bishop of Albany. Built in the 1880s in the Gothic style and designed by Robert W.
0.7 miW
Church
First Congregational Church of Albany, Albany
18 min walk • The First Congregational Church of Albany, also known as The Ray Palmer Memorial, is located on Quail Street in the Woodlawn section of Albany, New York, United States. It is a brick building in the Colonial Revival architectural style built in the 1910s and expanded half a century later.
0.7 miSE
Church
Wilborn Temple First Church of God in Christ, Albany
18 min walk • Wilborn Temple First Church of God in Christ Inc. is a Pentecostal church in Albany, New York.
~1620 ftSE
Monuments and statues
Statue of Robert Burns, Albany
8 min walk • A statue of Robert Burns stands in Washington Park in Albany, New York, United States. The statue was designed by Charles Calverley and was unveiled in 1888.
0.7 miE
Museum, History museum, Art museum
Albany Institute of History & Art, Albany
18 min walk • The Albany Institute of History & Art is a museum in Albany, New York, United States, "dedicated to collecting, preserving, interpreting and promoting interest in the history, art, and culture of Albany and the Upper Hudson Valley region". It is located on Washington Avenue in downtown Albany.
1.2 miE
Theater, Concerts and shows
Palace Theatre, Albany
31 min walk • The Palace Theatre is an entertainment venue in downtown Albany, New York, located on the corner of Clinton Avenue and North Pearl Street. The theatre is operated by the Palace Performing Arts Center, Inc - a 501 non-profit organization.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Washington Park Lake?

Nearby attractions include Washington Park, Albany (5 min walk), Knox Street Historic District, Albany (8 min walk), Statue of Robert Burns, Albany (8 min walk), Townsend Park, Albany (12 min walk).

How to get to Washington Park Lake by public transport?

The nearest stations to Washington Park Lake:

Bus

Lark/Armory • Lines: 905 (13 min walk)
Quail-WAMC • Lines: 905 (15 min walk)