Title: Washington Park in Albany | Expedia.co.uk [Washington Park Hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Washington-Park-Hotels.0-l6065629-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Albany](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Albany.d603260.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Albany](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Albany.d603260.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Washington Park Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Washington-Park.d6065629.Car-Hire-Guide)[Albany Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Albany.d603260.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Washington Park ![Washington Park which includes a river or creek and a bridge](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6065629/b5026407-292d-41d5-82af-97a842faf5e2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Washington Park which includes a river or creek and a bridge](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6065629/b5026407-292d-41d5-82af-97a842faf5e2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Washington Park which includes a house](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6065629/d5258b76-df9d-40a4-9fbf-880e073a586e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Washington Park showing a park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6065629/f8befabf-ee0a-4c3a-abbf-b6d7d34a665a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Washington Park showing wild flowers](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6065629/a9180ae3-187c-45cf-b5ed-0c20376d0ea5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Washington Park Activities [Albany travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Albany.dx603260) --- --- #### Numerous activities await you in this beloved and idyllic Albany green space, a product of the city’s Golden Age in the late 1800s. Stretching across over 80 acres (32 hectares) in the center of the city, Washington Park is affectionately referred to as Albany’s Central Park. This beautiful green oasis, lined with historic mansions, was designed as a respite from the hustle and bustle of New York State’s capital. Today stand on the footbridge spanning Washington Park Lake, the park’s only remaining original structure from 1875, and the world’s cares can seem very far away. Stroll through the formal gardens, laid out by William S. Egerton, and admire the craftsmanship of the King Memorial Fountain, familiarly known as the Moses Fountain. Watch water erupt from the enormous bronze statue, showing Moses on Mount Horeb surrounded by four figures representing the stages of life. Stop to smell the roses in the manicured flowerbeds, which are a riot of colors and smells in the spring and summer. During May’s three-day Tulip Festival, 200,000 bulbs greet the beginning of summer. In December, take a drive to the park for the annual Capital Holiday of Lights, when the grounds light up with 125 displays celebrating the festive season. Even on average days, Washington Park offers infinite opportunities for a wonderful time within its boundaries. Play tennis, basketball or handball on the courts. During colder weather, bring your skates for a twirl on Washington Park Lake. Jog, walk or bicycle on the car-free paths that zigzag through the park. Set up beneath your favorite tree for a lazy afternoon with a picnic, with food perhaps purchased from the cafés on nearby Lake Street. In midsummer, enjoy a show at the outdoor theater attached to the Lake House. Let your children enjoy the swing set in the playground. Park your car on the street nearby or walk from the bus stop a few blocks away. The park is open to the public all day year-round, though it is most comfortable during the day. Entrance to the park and most events is free, except ticketed performances at the Lake House and the annual Festival of Lights, when the car admission fee goes to charity. ### Popular places to visit ![Albany Institute of History and Art which includes interior views and a statue or sculpture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6065619/75a8324b-da66-435e-a871-c8e10016bbd5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Albany Institute of History and Art Discover art and historical artifacts from the Hudson Valley Region at one of New York’s oldest museums, located in the heart of downtown Albany. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Albany-Institute-Of-History-And-Art-Albany.d6065619.Attraction) ![Alfred E. Smith State Office Building which includes modern architecture and a park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6064375/8ca0f94b-0f86-4e71-9cc2-d4b68fca4272.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Alfred E. 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