WASHINGTON PARK CONSERVANCY

The Washington Park Conservancy was founded in 1985
to preserve, protect and promote historic Washington Park in Albany, New York.

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NEWS & HIGHLIGHTS

Playground Rebuild Progress

After five years of planning led by the Washington Park Conservancy, the City of Albany is now in charge of the playground project. Martin Daley, Director of Infrastructure Management for the City, is overseeing the project and is continuing to involve the Conservancy...
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Tulip Dig & Sale

Presented by the Washington Park Conservancy in conjunction with The Department of General Services and the City of Albany Saturday and Sunday, May 17 and 18 This annual rite of spring in Washington Park  is eagerly anticipated by area residents and avid gardeners...
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Volunteer Profile: Bill Lemmon

Long-term Conservancy board member Bill Lemmon recently rotated off the board and onto the Advisory Committee .Bill first joined the board more than twenty years ago (the exact date may be lost in the mists of time) and was a passionate and steadfast supporter of...
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Upcoming Events

The Washington Park Conservancy is planning a schedule of activities for the Park’s 2025 season.  We are also working to develop and promote Park events with city,  neighborhood and community partners.  Please check our Events Calendar regularly for the latest event information. You can also keep in touch with Conservancy activities through our E-newsletter, and our Facebook page.

Albany residents and visitors are lucky to have beautiful Washington Park in the heart of our city and we encourage everyone to enjoy all it offers. When you visit the Park, please follow guidelines issued for safe use and enjoyment of the park for all.

WHO WE ARE

Advocates for the Park

 

 

 

 

MONUMENTS 

Statues and memorials

 

 

 

 

PROJECTS

Work in progress

 

 

 

 

ALBANY’S PREMIER PARK

An historic legacy

 

 

 

 

VOLUNTEERING

Get involved!

 

 

 

 

LANDMARKS

Features and structures