I'm a creature of habit so by default, I often take my child to the same parks - over and over again. Starting last year, we've been exploring new parks and playgrounds in the area, and it's been a blast! With warmer weather, this is a fun and low-cost way to keep the kids busy.
Listed below are the parks & playgrounds in the area that we've visited so far. Click the park's name for more information.
City of Schenectady
- Central Park| 500 Iroquois Way, Schenectady
- Jerry Burrel Unity Park| Corners of Hamilton and Schenectady Sts.
- Steinmetz Park| 2140 Lenox Road, Schenectady
- Woodlawn Park Playground | Kings Road & Ricci Ave. Schenectady
Town of Duanesburg
- Duanesburg Community Playground| 165 Chadwick Rd, Delanson
Town of Glenville
- Indian Meadows Park| 155 Droms Road, Scotia
Town of Niskayuna
- Craig Elementary School Playground | 2566 Balltown Rd, Schenectady
- Lions Park| 3439 Rosendale Rd, Niskayuna
- River Road Playground| 2850 River Road, Niskayuna
Town of Rotterdam
- Eunice O. Esposito Park| Fayette Drive, Rotterdam
- Hillhurst Park| Campbell Avenue, Schenectady
- Kiwanis Park Rotterdam| Route 5S Rotterdam
- Leonard C. White Park| Corners First & Fourth Avenues
- Pansy Park| Pansy St., Rotterdam
- Woestina Park| 19 Putnam St, Rotterdam Junction
Village of Scotia
- Collins Park| Schonowee Avenue, Scotia
Parks and playgrounds in nearby communities:
- The Crossings at Colonie | 80 Albany Shaker Rd., Loudonville
- Kelly Park Playground| Ralph St. Ballston Spa
Do you want to submit a review of your favorite park or playground, that we missed? Send an email to gladysd@macaronikid.com.
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