Guide to Glens Falls Region Parks
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Find a park in the Glens Falls Region! Parks are great for picnics, fishing, sports, recreation or other entertainment. Enjoy the beauty of nature; explore caves and see the inspiration for "The Last of the Mohicans"; play sports at recreational parks located in the area. Some Glens Falls parks even have camping and beaches on the Hudson River! What are you waiting for? Search the Glens Falls area parks below and get out there!
Glens Falls Feeder Canal Trail
Glens Falls, NY
The Glens Falls Feeder Canal is a 9-mile path for walkers, runners, and bikers that travels from Queensbury, NY to Fort Edward, NY along the original 19th century canal system.
Feeder Canal Park
Queensbury, NY
The Feeder Canal is one of the region's most historic waterways, and Feeder Canal Park is located along the canal in Queensbury, NY. Visitors can enjoy picnicking and access to the canal tow path trail at the park.
Rush Pond Way Trail
Queensbury, NY
Explore the 2.6-mile Rush Pond Way Trail in Queensbury, NY! This nature site connects West Mountain Road and Fox Farm Road and is accessible by hikers, mountain bikers, cross-country skiers, and snowshoers.
Glens Falls City Park
Glens Falls, NY
Visit Glens Falls City Park, in the heart of Hometown USA, to take a stroll or listen to live music at the bandstand.
Hudson Pointe Nature Preserve
Queensbury, NY
The Hudson Pointe Nature Preserve in Queensbury, NY, is an 83-acre nature preserve that features a series of marked recreational trails and scenic views of the nearby Hudson River.
Meadowbrook Preserve
Queensbury, NY
Meadowbrook Preserve in Queensbury, NY is a 54-acre recreational park featuring a 1.75-mile trail system that is open for hiking, mountain biking, snowshoeing during winter, and more outdoor fun.
Glen Lake Canoe Launch
Queensbury, NY
The Glen Lake Canoe Launch is located off Exit 20 on I-87, just 1.3 miles from the Six Flags Great Escape intersection. Access from the launch is restricted to canoes and kayaks.
Hudson River Park
Queensbury, NY
Open from April through October, Hudson River Park is a public recreational park in Queensbury that offers visitors access to a 6-mile stretch of the Hudson River.