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Department of Recreation

Message from the Commissioner

The City of Albany’s Department Of Recreation provides a wealth of recreational activities and facilities for all residents.  We have worked very hard for the past twelve years in developing one of the finest recreational programs in the Capital District.  Our summer playground programs have enriched the lives of countless youngsters. Our playgrounds, teen centers, swimming pools, skating rink, boxing program, karate program, fitness program and public bath facility provide all our residents with wonderful opportunities for healthy and enjoyable activities.

Recreation is much more than a pleasant diversion or a form of exercise. It is a way to strengthen our families and our neighborhoods and bring us together as a community.  I assure you that we will continue to enance our recreational programs and facilities in the future, and I encourage you to take advantage of the many recreational opportunities that we provide here in the City of Albany.

I hope you will find the following information on our web page helpful.  If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at (518) 434-5699 or e-mail me at dantoj@ci.albany.ny.us.

John D’Antonio
Commissioner

Mission of the Department

The mission of the Department of Recreation is to coordinate, plan and develop recreational and educational services for the youth of the City of Albany. The Department will work cooperatively with the schools, youth organizations, parents and other community resources to enrich and further develop the lives of our young people. The Department provides recreation and park programs to youth and seniors and supervises all City playgrounds, teen centers, boxing program, swimming pools, Swinburne Skating Rink, Public Bath No. 2, Bleecker Stadium and Ridgefield Park.

View a PDF of the City of Albany's playground and recreational facilities.

View the 2010 summer brochure with listings on available programs and facility hours.

To download the Swimming Pool Variance Application, please click here.

To download the Swimming Pool Variance Policy, please click here.

The Department of Recreation currently offers the following programs and services:

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