Playgrounds in the Capital Region

Here is a starter list of the playgrounds in the Capital Region!  This list was complied from my readers and my personal use of playgrounds in the area.  Thank you moms for providing feedback and insight!

Albany:

Washington Park:
Located inside Washington Park (near State St) there is more than enough room to run around. The playground is a little small but good for all ages.
Location:
Washington Park Road
Albany, NY 12210
 
 
Rosemont Park:
This small neighborhood playground is good for toddlers and up. With multiple tunnels, rock walls, and slides spread out across the playground, it gives kids the opportunity to pick where they want to play. 
Location:
92 Rosemont Street
Albany, NY 12203

 
Colonie:

The Crossing Park:
This large playground is great for all ages. It has two playgrounds, one geared toward toddlers and the other for older kids. The environment is very friendly and you can always find someone to play with. 
Location:
580 Albany Shaker Road
Loudonville, NY 12211

Cook Park:
Run by the town of Colonie this small, enclosed playground is great for toddlers. There is a staff every day from 8:30 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. and 12:45 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. The staff is there to entertain the little ones as well as offer arts & crafts for a small fee (nothing over $.50).
Location:
Shambrook Parkway
Colonie, NY 12205

Imagination Station:
Located at Shaker Road Elementary, this playground is not well suited for toddlers. It includes a newer playground as well as an older wooden playground giving the kids plenty of options and room to run around. The playground is not available during school hours.
Location
512 Albany – Shaker Road
Albany, NY 12211

Schenectady:

Central Park:
This massive playground has more than enough to keep the kids occupied. With a big fenced in area for toddlers called “Tiny Tot Land”, and a separate area for older children you can’t go wrong with this playground.
Location:
500 Iroquois Way
Schenectady, NY 12309

 
Zoller Elementary:
Not accessible during school hours, this playground is designed for older children. However it is equipped with several toddler swings.
Location:
1880 Lancaster Street
Schenectady, NY  12308

Niskayuna:

River Road Park:
This playground is great for toddlers, having just the right size equipment. 
Location:
River Road
Niskayuna, NY 12309

Hillside Elementary:
This playground is designed for older children but great for toddlers to run around and climb on. Located behind the Elementary school, the playground is not available during school hours.
Location:
1100 Cornelius Ave
Niskayuna, NY 12309
 

Craig Elementary:
Equipped with a small toddler playground and a larger playground for older kids, this playground accommodates everyone. Located on Craig Elementary school property the playground is not available during school hours.
Location:
2566 Balltown Road
Niskayuna, NY 12309
 

Rosendale Elementary:
This large playground has plenty of running around room for children over 5.
Location:
2445 Rosendale Road
Niskayuna, NY 12309

Bethlehem:

Elm Ave Park:
This large old wooden playground has more than enough to keep everyone occupied. Geared more toward ages over 5, toddlers will still love this old school wooden castle.
Location:
261 Elm Ave
Delmar, NY 12054
 

North Bethlehem Park:
Located in the Town of Bethlehem this small playground is great for toddlers and far away from the road.
Location:
564 Russell Road
Albany, NY 12203 
 

Voorheesville:

Voorheesville Elementary:
This large wooden playground will occupy any child. Built more for older kids, toddlers will still love running around this playground.
Location:
129 Maple Ave
Voorheesville, NY 12186
 

Clifton Park:

The Clifton Commons:
The “Kids Corner Playground” is tucked far away from the road in The Clifton Commons near the baseball fields. The wooden playground is great for all ages.
Location:
Clifton Common Boulevard
Clifton Park, NY 12065 

Scotia:

Collins Park:
Known as “Kiwanis Kiddies Park” there are two separate playgrounds, one for toddlers and the other for older kids.
Location:
Schonowee Ave
Scotia, NY 12302

If you have a playground that you would like to add, please send me an email to kristen@albanymommy.com