Now that there isn't school to fill most of the days, it can be hard to think of what to do with the children in our life. It's easy for them to go a little stir crazy at home. Kids love to explore!
So we put together a guide of all of the great local playgrounds and parks (even some beaches!) so you can plan lots of fun days together as a family, outside this summer! And the best part..... it won't hurt your wallet!

Crandall Park

They recently installed a new Splash Pad last year!

At Crandall Park you'll find a playground, softball, & soccer fields, brand new basketball, tennis and pickleball courts, and a new disc golf course.
You can also walk or a hike on the trails, or just pick a spot out and have a picnic on a nice day.
Some people fish in their pond, and there’s even a fishing derby in the Spring.

Learn more here  

Location: Fire Rd, Glens Falls, NY 12801
Hours: 5a-9p

Hovey Pond Park

Hovey Pond Park is a great place to get some exercise and enjoy the sun. The small pond contains a variety of fish! There is a nice little walking path going around the pond, a marshland walkway, and observation decks. The fishing dock has handicap access.
There is a small playground for kids and picnic tables scattered throughout the park.
Beautiful floral gardens are built and maintained by the Friends of Hovey Pond. Leashed dogs are welcome.

Location:
21 Lafayette Street
Queensbury, NY 12804

Hours: Open year-round, during day-light hours
Learn more here

Gurney Lane Recreation Area

This park spans 150+ acres, with room for all types of Recreation!
With a an outdoor swimming pool with a slide, a 13 mile-long mountain bike park, picnic pavilion & tent with tables and grills, playground, basketball court, and pond for fishing, it's a great place to spend the day with the family!

They also have concession, walking/hiking trails, and restrooms.

Location:
118 Gurney Lane Road, Queensbury, NY 12804

Hours: Open Seasonally, during day-light hours

Learn more here

Sagamore Playground & Park

Sagamore Street Park in Glens Falls has a playground, basketball court, picnic area, tennis court, and community garden. 

No Smoking or Dogs allowed.

Hours: Open all day every day.

Location: 24 Sagamore St, Glens Falls, NY 12801

at the corner of Sagamore Street and Hunter Street, Next to Warren County Bikeway, close to Cooper's Cave Ale Company.

Learn more here

Haviland Cove Beach & Park

Enjoy Haviland Cove Beach & Park has a nice Beach, and encourages folks to swim, kayak and fish along the water.
HOWEVER :( **the swimming area is closed for the 2022 season, due to a dam maintenance project.

But you can still have a picnic, play on the playground, or check out nearby hiking trails. They also offer a softball field, and picnic/BBQ Pavilion!

*You must live in Washington County to go to this Park. 

Location: Bush St. Glens Falls, 12801
 Along the Hudson River

Hours: Open daily during daylight hours

Learn more here

Murray St Park

Murray St Park In Glens Falls has 2 Softball Fields, 2 Basketball Courts, lots of open land, and a Playground!


Location:54 Murray St, Glens Falls, NY 12801
Hours: Open 24hrs

Learn more here

West End Park

West End Park is a three-acre park in Queensbury with a playground, picnic tables under a shelter, a youth baseball field, and a basketball court. Families, kids and leashed dogs are welcome.
The playground is ideal for ages five and up and includes multiple slides, climbing structures, a bridge, and more, including a side swing set with two swings and a tire swing.

Parents can hang out in the shade at the picnic tables, or on nearby benches

This park is popular and can get busy during the summertime, so make sure to have a backup plan for another Queensbury park if the parking lot is full.

Location: 117 Luzerne Rd, Queensbury, NY 12804
Hours:  Daylight hours April through November

Learn more here

East Field Park

East Field Park offers a Picnic/Barbecue Pavilion, Playground, Baseball Stadium, Swimming Pool, Showers, Pond for fishing,  2 Basketball Courts and lots of open land.

Location: 175 Dix Avenue Glens Falls, NY 12801
Hours: 5a-8p

Pavilion Reservations: Pavilions are available for reservation at East Field. The open air shelters are equipped with cooking grills. Reservations are first come, first served, and are available through the Recreation Department. Call (518) 615-0446 for more information.

Learn more here

Mullen Park

Enjoy a newly renovated playground, playing fields, recreation center, tennis, exercise loop, and access to bike trails
Location: 32 McIntyre St, 12828, Fort Edward
Hours: 7:30a-6p
Learn more here

Harry J. Betar Jr. Recreational Park

Offers Playgrounds, Pavillions, a Splash Pad, and an ice skating rink during the winter!

Location: 19 Jan Avenue within the Town of Moreau.
Fort Edward, NY

Hours:  Daily from 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m

More info here

Montcalm Street Park

Montcalm Park offers multiple playgrounds for children, 2 basketball courts and field space. It is located in a neighborhood in the city of Glens Falls, NY. Pack a lunch to enjoy on the picnic tables in the pavilion.
 Basketball, sports, playground Amenities: Playgrounds, picnic pavilion, 2 basketball courts, park land, field house, restrooms
The park is run by the Glens Falls Recreation Department and provides restrooms and a recreational field house.

Location: 74-84 Orville St, Glens Falls, NY 12801
Hours: 6a-10p
Learn more here

Ridge/Jenkinsville Park

Local sports leagues like to use the athletic fields and facilities here. They offer a playground, picnic tables, basketball court, pickleball courts, concession/vending areas,  softball field, and restrooms.

Location:133 Jenkinsville Road Queensbury, NY 12804
Hours: 7am-8pm

Learn more here

Usher Park

Usher Park offers 2 Pavilions (with electrical outlets) , one large and one small, picnic tables, playground equipment , a tennis court, a basketball court, and a beach! *Only open when Lifeguards are on duty
The beach is also softer and more shallow than the Lake George or Shepard Park beach.

The pavilions have electrical outlets available. Pavilions must be reserved. Restrooms are located at the top of the park.

Facilities at the park include two pavilions (a large one for groups of 40-150, and a small one for groups under 40), picnic tables, playground equipment, tennis court, basketball court and beach. The pavilions have electrical outlets available.

Beach is available when lifeguards are on duty, which is during the summer season.

Location: 3836 NY-9L
Lake George, NY 12845
Hours: 8:00 AM through 8:00 PM
Beach hours: 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM

Learn more here

Gannon Park

A park with a seasonal splash pad for toddlers and young children, swings, a small basketball court and grassy area. 

Location: 14 Woodlawn Ave, Greenwich, NY 12834
Hours: 6am-10pm

Learn more here

Some Honorable Mentions:

Granville Elementary School/ Little League Playground 
61 E Quaker St, Granville, NY 12832

Mary J Tanner Playground
 9593 NY-22, Middle Granville, NY 12849

Bicentennial Park
137 Montcalm St, Ticonderoga, NY 12883

Hartford School Playground
 4704 NY-149, Hartford, NY 12838

Feel free to submit your ideas for Parks & Playgrounds to add to this Guide!

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