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Farnsworth Middle School Butterfly Station

The FMS Butterfly Station started in 1999 as an effort to educate students about our special environment, the Pinebush. Each summer more than 60+ students volunteer their time at the Butterfly Station located at Farnsworth Middle School in Guilderland, NY. The...

Spray Park at Central Park

Central Park is located at 500 Iroquois Way, Schenectady, NY 12309 You must be a resident of the city of Schenectady (or a guest of a resident) to use the pool. However, the spray park is open to the public. It is not fenced in and anybody can walk up to it. Click...

Niskayuna Splash Pad!

This splash pad opened in August of 2019. The splash pad is located at Blatnick Park located at 2545 River Road, Niskayuna, NY 12306. The splash pad is free and open to the public. There are bathrooms next to the splash pad. Click here to learn more about Blatnick...

Reimagine Milton

Here is a sneak peek of the new playground coming to the Town of Milton. The below pictures were taken on June 25, 2026. The playground is NOT open yet. This playground is very close to Suzanne’s Playground, The Milton Mile & The Wind-Chill Factory at...

The Splash Pad and Pool at Colonie Mohawk River Park

Location: 71 Schermerhorn Road, Cohoes, NY 12047 A new splash pad opened in 2018 at Mohawk River Park and Pool in Colonie. You must be a resident or a guest of a resident to use the pool and splash pad. See their website for all the details including admission prices....

Veterans Memorial Swimming Pool in Watervliet

The pool will open for the season on Monday, June 29, 2026 Click here to learn more about Veterans Memorial Swimming Pool. Click here for details about how to purchase a pass. If you click the “Apply Online” button it will give you rates for...

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