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Enjoy the Outdoors at Pools & Parks in Schenectady, NY

Looking to get outside and have some fun? There are many public parks and city pools in Schenectady, NY, for families and friends to enjoy. Below we've highlighted key info about the sites as provided by Schenectady's Parks and Recreation Department.

Cool Off at a Local Pool

swimmer in a pool

Central Park Pool

  • Monday to Friday, 8am-9am (Lap Swim Only), 12:30pm to 6:30pm (Open to the Public)
  • Saturday & Sunday 12pm to 6pm (Open to the Public)
  • The pool closes for the season on August 25th

Front Street Pool

  • Monday to Friday 12:30pm to 6:30pm (Open to the Public), Saturday 12pm to 6pm (Open to the Public)
  • The pool closes for the season on August 23rd

Quackenbush Pool

  • Monday to Friday, 12:30pm to 6:30pm (Open to the Public), Saturday 12pm to 6pm (Open to the Public)
  • The pool closes for the season on August 23rd

Schenectady Pool Rules

  • Ages 0 - 5 must have adult in the pool with them
  • Ages 6 - 10 must have an adult on the pool deck
  • Ages 13 and older must have photo ID
  • No fees for residents or non-residents
  • No alcohol or glass allowed at the pools

Check up-to-date info from the City of Schenectady here: http://www.cityofschenectady.com/521/City-Pools

Take a Walk Through a Schenectady Park

a rose garden in a park

Visit one of Schenectady's many parks! Here are the locations:

  • 10th & Webster Park - Located on 10th Avenue/Webster Street
  • Carrie Street Park - Located on Carrie Street
  • Central Park - Located on Central Parkway
  • Fairview Park - Located on Fairview & Campbell
  • Front Street Park - Located on Front Street
  • Grout Park - Located on Hamburg Street
  • Hillhurst Park - Located on Campbell Avenue
  • Jerry Burrell Park - Located on Hamilton & Schenectady
  • Kailberg Park - Located on Lenox Road
  • Landon Terrace Park - Located on Landon Terrace
  • Liberty Park - Located on State & Washington
  • Michigan Avenue Park - Located on Michigan & Norwood
  • Mt. Pleasant Fields - Located on Norwood Avenue
  • Orchard Park - Located on Orchard Street
  • Pulaski Park - Located on State & Nott Terrace
  • Quackenbush Park - Located on Forest Road
  • Riverside Park - Located on Washington & Ingersoll
  • South Avenue Park - Located on Park & South Avenue
  • Steimack Park - Located on Cutler & Davis Terrace
  • Steinmetz Memorial - Located on Wendell Avenue
  • Steinmetz Park - Located on Lenox Road
  • Tribute Park - Located on Eastern Avenue
  • Vale Park - Located on Nott Terrace
  • Veterans' Park - Located on State Street
  • Wallingford Park - Located on Congress & Fifth
  • Westinghouse Park - Located on Broadway & Guilderland
  • Woodlawn Park - Located on Kings Road
  • Woodlawn Preserve - Located on Gifford Road

For more information about these pools and parks, contact the City of Schenectady Parks and Recreation Department at 518-382-5151 or visit their website.

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