Lincoln Park

Lincoln Park is a public park in downtown Albany featuring multiple outdoor courts and playing fields for sports. The grounds also include an outdoor swimming pool and host both a historic building and an educational institution within their boundaries.

The park was founded in 1900 as Albany's first public playground and was redesigned in 1914 by landscape architect Charles Downing Lay. This redesign transformed it into a modern recreational space for city residents.

The space includes the James Hall Office, a building recognized for its historical value, and the Thomas O'Brien Academy of Science and Technology, an elementary school that serve the local community.

The grounds are easy to navigate and offer plenty of space for different activities, whether visiting casually or for organized events. The park provides open areas where visitors can explore various pursuits depending on the season and weather conditions.

The land sits in a basin carved by the Beaver Kill stream and witnessed a clash of forces long before it became a recreational space. This historical encounter between different groups remains largely unnoticed beneath the modern grounds visitors enjoy today.

Location: Albany

Inception: 1900

GPS coordinates: 42.64531,-73.76399

Latest update: December 12, 2025 09:04