Washington Park, Albany

Name: Washington Park
Address: Madison Ave and Willet St, Albany, 12210, United States
Telephone: +1 518-434-2032

#8 among attractions in Albany

Park, Relax in park, Playground

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Facts and practical information

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. The park is often mistaken as being designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, as it incorporate many of the philosophical ideals used by Olmsted when he designed Central Park in Manhattan. The park is about 81 acres in size with the 5.2-acre Washington Park Lake, a roughly 1,600-foot-long and 140-foot-wide lake, in the southwestern corner. ()

Elevation: 187 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 42°39'19"N, 73°46'17"W

Address

Madison Ave and Willet StWashington ParkAlbany 12210 United States

Contact

+1 518-434-2032

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Day trips

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

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

1 miSE
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
Times Union Center, Albany
25 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.
0.7 miSE
Concerts and shows, Theater, Performing arts
The Egg Building, Albany
19 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.
0.7 miSE
State story told through exhibits and art
New York State Museum, Albany
18 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.
0.6 miSE
Skyscraper
Empire State Plaza, Albany
16 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.
0.7 miE
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
Cathedral of All Saints, Albany
18 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.
0.5 miE
Church
Wilborn Temple First Church of God in Christ, Albany
14 min walk • Wilborn Temple First Church of God in Christ Inc. is a Pentecostal church in Albany, New York.
~920 ftE
Monuments and statues
Statue of Robert Burns, Albany
5 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.
0.6 miE
Museum, History museum, Art museum
Albany Institute of History & Art, Albany
15 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.
1.1 miE
Theater, Concerts and shows
Palace Theatre, Albany
29 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.
~820 ftE
Street, Queen Anne architecture
Knox Street Historic District, Albany
4 min walk • The Knox Street Historic District is primarily located along one block of that street in the Park South neighborhood of Albany, New York, United States. Its contributing properties are several groups of attached rowhouses.
1.1 miE
Theater, Concerts and shows
Capital Repertory Theatre, Albany
28 min walk • Capital Repertory Theatre is a 309-seat professional regional theatre in Albany, New York. Capital Rep is the only theatre in the Capital District in the League of Resident Theatres.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Washington Park open?

Washington Park is open:

Monday 8:30 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 8:30 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 8:30 am - 5 pm
Thursday 8:30 am - 5 pm
Friday 8:30 am - 5 pm
Saturday closed
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Washington Park?

Nearby attractions include Knox Street Historic District, Albany (4 min walk), Washington Park Lake, Albany (5 min walk), Statue of Robert Burns, Albany (5 min walk), Dana Park, Albany (8 min walk).

How to get to Washington Park by public transport?

The nearest stations to Washington Park:

Bus

Lark/Armory • Lines: 905 (11 min walk)
Core 1 • Lines: 224 (14 min walk)