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Washington Park

Madison Ave and Willet St, Albany, NY 12210
518-434-2032
Ranked #10 of 29 attractions in Albany
4.0 of 5 stars 26 Reviews
Type: Parks
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Ocean City
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4 reviews 4 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012

I like laying under the trees in Washington Park, looking at the seasonal flower gardens and watching dogs in the dog park. The only thing I don't like is finding hypodermic needles in the trees, but that doesn't happen often.

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Upstate NY
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13 reviews 13 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

Tulips are beautiful in bloom, and the park is a wonderful place to spend a quiet afternoon in the sun. Don't go at night!

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central bridge
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9 reviews 9 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

The Tulips are already blooming in Washington Park in Albany,NY it is a beautiful site to see. Also May 12th and 13th Mother's Day is Tulip Festival. Lots of food, arts, crafts, beer garden, music, and fun kids zone area. It is a fun Festival day. Come join if your in UpState NY. Want to know more visit AlbanyCity.com or... More

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W Coxsackie
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2012

if you love flowers than you can't miss this park in the spring!

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Jacksonville, North Carolina
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2012

Well worth a stroll at sunset. We enjoyed seeing the beautiful tulips in blossom and the rolling hills of the park!

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Albany, New York
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2012
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This park is convenient to downtown but also has some limited parking meters on perimeter. It is beautifully designed, has playground equipment, an outdoor theater with great free performances in the summer, and outstanding flowers in the spring. Wonderful events as well, including the tulip festival.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2012

I took my dogs there to burn off some steam and they had a good time. There is an off leash area, but too many distractions soI kept mine leashed.

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Ghent, New York
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2012

It depends on when you go. The Tulip Festival is a local excitement, and in summer there's usually a free musical.

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Albany, New York
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 March 2012

The park is very open for walking and festivals but small enough for families to have privacty

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2012

Great place to walk. Pretty water, fountains, the trees were jut starting to bloom.

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