Hovey Pond Park

25 Lafayette Street

Open daily during daylight hours

This 10-acre urban park is located between Lafayette Street and Glenwood Avenue and offers many opportunities for active and passive recreation. This unique park includes a walking path around the 4-acre pond (3.5 laps = 1 mile), beautiful floral gardens, a handicapped fishing dock, a marshland walkway, and an accessible playground with a free little library!

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PARK FEATURES

Freedom Park

The New Freedom Park at Hovey Pond was built in spring of 2020 to replace the out-dated playground apparatus formerly located on Glenwood Ave. The new safer playground structure has increased square footage, more features, including those for sensory needs, along with a cushioned all-weather ground surfacing all enclosed with fencing. Expanded parking can accommodate those looking to visit Hovey Pond.

Accessible Fishing

Memorial Garden

Memorial Dedications

Please call the Department at 518-761-8213

Flower Gardens

The Robert L. Eddy Botanical Gardens at Hovey Pond Park are planted and maintained by the dedicated Friends of Hovey Pond Park, an all-volunteer group. The gardens include blooms throughout the summer and benches for quiet reflection. Take some time to explore this beautiful, peaceful setting!

Marshland Walkway

This urban park offers a quiet walkway through marshland. Complete with observation decks and interpretive signage, you can learn a little bit on the way.