Spots for an outdoor party?
Wendy emails:
A question for the AOA crowd: My husband and I are celebrating our 25th anniversary this summer, and are planning an outdoor party/picnic for early August. Saratoga State Park was our first choice location, but nothing suitable is available (our bad for waiting.) We are going to check out Grafton Lakes and Thatcher -- but what are some other options? It doesn't have to be a state park. We'd prefer within 30-45 minutes of Troy, with a pool (or swimming) and a field for other outdoor activities.
It sounds like Wendy is already focused on state parks or similar places -- and if you have a suggestion for one, great. But, as she said, it doesn't have to be one -- and we're also curious if there are maybe some alternatives. The pool might be a complicating factor.
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Peebles Island is right over the bridge from Troy.
http://alloveralbany.com/archive/2010/08/23/peebles-island
... said Sean B on May 29, 2013 at 1:50 PM | link
No swimming but Schodack Island State Park is nice.
http://www.nysparks.com/parks/146/fees-rates.aspx
... said Naomi on May 29, 2013 at 2:19 PM | link
Brunswick's town park has fields, shelter and swimming -- don't know if you have to be a resident to reserve it. Ditto Schenectady's Central Park, and Scotia's Collins Park.
... said Carl on May 29, 2013 at 2:22 PM | link
Cherry Plain State Park, with the bonus that guests can camp.
... said Erin T on May 29, 2013 at 2:28 PM | link
Since you mentioned Troy specifically, Prospect Park has a shelter to the right when you enter. I think it's $150 to rent from the city. The field next to it is plenty big for any sports activities.
... said Jessica R on May 29, 2013 at 2:39 PM | link
Cherry Plain State Park is a hidden gem:
http://nysparks.com/parks/173/details.aspx
All of the amenities of Grafton Lakes, without the crowds...
... said Mike on May 29, 2013 at 3:03 PM | link
VRBO and AIRBnB offer some nice options. Rent a house with a pool or on a lake. Cool and private. Here's one I found in 2 minutes near in Hillsdale:
https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/149864
... said Jamie on May 29, 2013 at 3:24 PM | link
Peerless Pool - Saratoga
... said Suzie on May 29, 2013 at 3:28 PM | link
The Colonie Mohawk River park is nice and has a pool, grill areas, and covered picnic areas. It looks like you have to be a resident of Colonie but maybe you have a friend or family member that can help you out. http://www.colonie.org/parks/
... said Jenny on May 30, 2013 at 10:29 AM | link