Veterans Day is Monday, November 11

Veterans Day is Monday, November 11

If you’re in Washington Park on Veterans Day, take time to stop by one or both of the two monuments to Albany’s military veterans in the Park. Erected in 1991, the Henry Johnson Monument (near the Madison Avenue/Willett Street entrance) honors the Albany native who...
Winter Gardening Seminars with Judy Stacey

Winter Gardening Seminars with Judy Stacey

Judy Stacey, Albany City Gardener for 18 years, has volunteered to bring her expertise to the local community throughout the winter in a monthly series of inter-active seminars that will benefit both new and experienced gardeners. Judy is an Albany County Master...
Coats for Kids

Coats for Kids

The Washington Park Conservancy has supported the 2019 Cash for Coats campaign, a  community-based initiative designed to collect funds to purchase new winter clothing items for Albany school children in need. “We hope all of Albany’s children can enjoy...
Call for Board Nominations

Call for Board Nominations

The Washington Park Conservancy is inviting nominations and suggestions for individuals who would bring their skills, expertise and personal interest in Washington Park to our thriving, active and committed board of directors. The Conservancy’s core mission is to...
Sponsors Make the Difference!

Sponsors Make the Difference!

We are in the final weeks of planning for this year’s September Splendor, and would like to take a minute to thank our wonderful and diverse group of sponsors whose support of this event is so appreciated.      Local businesses showing their appreciation for...
Farmers Market Debuts

Farmers Market Debuts

The new Washington Park Farmers Market begins on Saturday, August 3 and will run every Saturday in August and September from 10am – 2pm.  The market will be located on the Knox Street Mall. “Our mission is to provide our community access to locally sourced products...