Normanskill Farm Dog Park in Albany
On top of inconvenient access, the dog park area of the property is positioned at the bottom of a long hill, so its essentially just a catch basin with no drainage, even though the kill is maybe a little over 100 yards away. Right now, mid-February, its a mix of sheet ice, slushy areas, standing frigid water, and muddy grass. With the lack of drainage, I cant imagine the wet conditions are any better in the warmer months. Ill likely never bring her back there.
Very beautiful most relaxing most people out here to the rules and keep the animals at least one occasion you have someone who takes the animal off leash but if any situations breakout they usually get resolved very quickly and hes just a nice little seeing you know to see the water and stuff very relaxing
Total reviews rating 4.4
48 Reviews for Normanskill Farm Dog Park 2023:
Review №1
2022-04-30Such a cool place only ten minutes from downtown Albany! A short trail from parking lot along the creek to follow for a cool view or swimming for dogs (or humans). Halfway through is a large fenced in dog park, little shade structure with picnic table and open grassy and woodshed area. Next to a community garden. Would love to come back again next time in the area. My dog had a blast :)
Review №2
2021-08-29Always an awesome experience! All the regulars have such well behaved socialized dogs. Absolutely the best park with a scenic trail worth the hike! 🐾
Review №3
2021-08-02A great place to go. My puppy love this trail. She finally start to play in the water. A good beginning!
Review №4
2018-06-02There are plenty of dogs there, most people dont mind the leash or lack of, as long as your dog is friendly, of course. The trail goes along the creek, and into a little woodsy area with shade. Bug spray is obvious, they werent bad when I went a week ago. Water is good for swimming just find the little paths to the water created by dogs and people walking. You can enter by the vet office near the bridge on Delaware Ave, and go park there before the sign for the dog park. The dog park is a bit down. Some drive down. A good time for dog and person.
Review №5
2021-04-20Ticks galore and so many people let their dogs wander unleashed. The community farm/garden is really nice. Huge enclosed dog park. The main walking area is a huge grassy hill that you can walk as a big loop.
Review №6
2020-07-02Come enjoy a caged dog park next to the Normanskill river. You need to bring water for your dog and your own toys. It is a great place for dog training in the fenced area past the main parking area. Drive all the way back past the building to the garden and dog park. You can also practice going off leash on a nice hike up the hill and around a short loop. If it is dark or winter you can even hike all the way to the golf course.
Review №7
2022-03-10I LOVE this place! I get over there as often as I can. Friendly people. And I dont even have a dog!
Review №8
2019-07-26The dog park was great huge area for the dog to run around in, there was no poop bags so make sure to bring some.Watch out because other people didnt clean up after there dogs. Finding it was impossible and Google suggested driving my car into the river to get there. But if you turn down the road right before the self storage it takes you right down to it. Will definitely go again for the hiking trails .
Review №9
2017-08-20Beautiful Park surrounded by Farms next to the normanskill river. Sometimes the dog park needs a mowing desperately. This is really just a big fenced-in open space for your dog to run around. There arent any obstacles or things like that. They do have a dispenser for dog bags but sometimes there are still piles of poop. But generally people clean up after their dogs. Dont go here after it rains because there is a muddy patch near the entrance. Overall we love taking our dog here and she loves coming to chase her Frisbee and sniff around at the other dogs. Its also fun to see the cows and sheep on the hillside. There is also a nice trail that you can take your dog walking through as long as they are on their leash. Very beautiful and Scenic. We have also fished in the river nearby.
Review №10
2020-02-03Off the beaten path and very large area. I would recommend bringing poop bags and water for your dog. We have a large dog and this was a great place for him to run. You can drive all the way back and park next to the dog park and save yourself a LONG walk!