Recreation
MESSAGE FROM THE COMMISSIONER 
The Department of Recreation has one of the finest recreational programs in the Capital District, providing opportunities and facilities for all residents to actively pursue a healthy lifestyle. Choose to enjoy one of the many parks or playgrounds, community centers, swimming and skaing facilities within Albany. We also enrich the community with boxing, karate and fitness programs which offer a fun alternative to traditional exercise.
The Department understands that recreation is much more than a necessary or pleasant diversion to stay healthy. It is a way to strengthen our families and our neighborhoods, bringing us together as a community. We strive to enhance our recreational programs and facilities. I encourage you to take advantage of the many recreational opportunities provided in the City of Albany.
John D’Antonio, Commissioner
dantoj@ci.albany.ny.us
(518) 434-5699
MISSION
The mission of the Department of Recreation is to coordinate, plan and develop recreational and educational services for the youth of the City of Albany. The Department will work cooperatively with the schools, youth organizations, parents and other community resources to enrich and further develop the lives of our young people. The Department provides recreation and park programs to youth and seniors and supervises all City playgrounds, teen centers, fitness programs, swimming pools, Swinburne Skating Rink, Bleecker Stadium and Ridgefield Park.
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RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
Parks, Playgrounds & Recreational Facilities
Swimming Pool Dress Code Variance Application
Swimming Pool Dress Code Variance Policy
DOG PARKS
The Department of General Services operates (4)
dog parks within the City. We ask that you be respectful and PLEASE CLEAN UP AFTER YOUR DOG. For the safety of your dog, and others, please remain in the park to monitor your dog.
Westland Hills Dog Park On Colvin Avenue in Westland Hills Park.
Hartman Road Dog Park New Scotland Avenue and Hartman Road, adjacent to the Community Garden.
Norman skill Farm Dog Park Delaware Avenue, just before the bridge to Delmar.
Department of General Services Erie Boulevard, north of Huck Finn’s Warehouse.
COMMUNITY SPACE
The Department of General Services works cooperatively with the
Capital District Community Gardens, a not for profit organization that brings community gardens to City neighborhoods. Contact the Capital District Community Gardens for a list of available plots...
Phone (518) 274-8685....
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OTHER LINKS Albany Rowing Center Albany Running Exchange ASAP Dodgeball League
Biking in Albany Capital Hills at Albany Golf Capital District Youth Rugby Outdoor Competitive Volleyball Out of Control Ski Club Albany Pine Bush Preserve Capital District YMCA Special Events in Albany Contact Information
The Department of Recreation
7 Hoffman Avenue
Albany, NY 12209
Phone: (518) 434-5699
Fax: (518) 434-5707
E-mail:
recreation@ci.albany.ny.us Park Maintenance & Beautification The Department of General Services 1 Conners Boulevard
Albany, NY 12204
Phone: (518) 434-CITY (2489)
Fax: (518) 427-7499
E-mail: generalservices@ci.albany.ny.us