Lincoln Park, Albany

Name: Lincoln Park
Address: Albany, United States

#87 among attractions in Albany

Park, Relax in park

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Lincoln Park is an urban park in Albany, New York, with a unique history, from being the site of a skirmish in 1626 between the Dutch and Mohawks to brickyards and breweries to being Albany's first public playground. The park features Albany's only outdoor non-wading swimming pool, along with several tennis courts, basketball courts, and football and baseball fields. Within the park is the James Hall Office, a National Historic Landmark, and the Thomas O'Brien Academy of Science and Technology an elementary school. ()

Created: 1900Area: 68 acres (0.1062 mi²)Elevation: 112 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 42°38'45"N, 73°45'58"W

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

Nearby attractions include: New York State Capitol, Times Union Center, The Egg Building, New York State Fallen Firefighters Memorial.

0.7 miNE
Grand government building
New York State Capitol, Albany
17 min walk • The New York State Capitol, located in the heart of Albany, is a stunning architectural masterpiece and a beacon of political life in the state. Completed in 1899 after a prolonged construction period that began in 1867, this grand edifice stands as a testament to the...
0.6 miE
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
Times Union Center, Albany
16 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.
0.5 miNE
Concerts and shows, Theater, Performing arts
The Egg Building, Albany
14 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.
0.6 miNE
Monuments and statues
New York State Fallen Firefighters Memorial, Albany
15 min walk • The New York State Fallen Firefighters Memorial in Albany, New York is dedicated to the New York firefighters who have died in the line of duty. Governor of New York George Pataki officially dedicated the memorial on October 5, 1998. It features a 54-foot by 15-foot gray granite wall, with 2,312 names permanently etched into the stone.
0.7 miN
Park, Playground
Washington Park, Albany
19 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.
~1530 ftNE
State story told through exhibits and art
New York State Museum, Albany
8 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.
~1730 ftNE
Skyscraper
Empire State Plaza, Albany
9 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.
0.4 miSE
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Schuyler Mansion, Albany
12 min walk • Schuyler Mansion is a historic house at 32 Catherine Street in Albany, New York, United States. The brick mansion is now a museum and an official National Historic Landmark.
~1840 ftNE
Gothic Revival architecture, Church, Architecture
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Albany
9 min walk • The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception is a Roman Catholic church near the Mansion District in Albany, New York, United States. Built in the period of the 1848-1852, it is the mother church of the Diocese of Albany. In 1976 it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
0.4 miNE
Skyscraper, Architecture, Observation decks and towers
Erastus Corning Tower, Albany
11 min walk • The Erastus Corning Tower, also known as the Mayor Erastus Corning 2nd Tower or simply the Corning Tower, is a skyscraper located in downtown Albany, New York.
0.5 miNE
Church
Wilborn Temple First Church of God in Christ, Albany
13 min walk • Wilborn Temple First Church of God in Christ Inc. is a Pentecostal church in Albany, New York.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Lincoln Park?

Nearby attractions include New York State Executive Mansion, Albany (7 min walk), New York State Library, Albany (8 min walk), New York State Museum, Albany (8 min walk), Empire State Plaza, Albany (9 min walk).

How to get to Lincoln Park by public transport?

The nearest stations to Lincoln Park:

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Madison Ave & Empire State Plaza • Lines: 224, 540 (9 min walk)
Core 1 • Lines: 224 (11 min walk)